Accounting for B2B software developers - specialists in IP Box and foreign contracts

A general accounting firm does not know your B2B contract or the IP Box relief, so you risk overpaying tax or losing the relief at the first audit. We take over all your settlements: choosing your form of taxation, IP Box records and foreign income, so you do not have to keep track of it yourself.

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What do you risk when your books are kept by someone without experience in accounting for developers?

A B2B software developer has different needs, and different risks, than a typical sole proprietor. Four mistakes come up most often.

The wrong form of taxation, chosen by guesswork

Many developers stay on the lump-sum tax simply because the records are easier, without checking whether the flat tax with IP Box relief (a 5% rate on qualified income from copyrights) would work out better. The difference in your annual tax burden often reaches tens of thousands of zlotys.

IP Box records that do not comply with the law

The IP Box relief requires separate records of qualified costs in line with Article 30cb of the Polish PIT Act. An accountant without IT experience often does not keep these records at all or keeps them selectively, which means losing the relief for the whole year at the first audit.

Errors in accounting for foreign income

Invoices in EUR or USD to clients in Germany, the US or the UK, and income from Upwork, Google Play or the Apple App Store are everyday life for a B2B developer, but rare for an average accounting firm. A wrong exchange rate or overlooking a double tax treaty are the most common sources of errors.

No awareness of health insurance contribution thresholds

Under the lump-sum tax, the base for the health insurance contribution depends on your cumulative revenue and changes every year along with the average salary published by Statistics Poland (GUS). An accountant from outside the IT sector often does not track when you cross a threshold, which leads to underpayments and corrections.

What do you get when you outsource your accounting to Evotax?

A scope of service that actually takes the paperwork off your plate: not a list of services, but specific things you no longer have to think about every month.

A tax form recommendation with the real difference calculated in zlotys

We do not guess. Based on your revenue and costs, we calculate how much you would actually pay under the 12% lump-sum tax and under the 19% flat tax with the 5% IP Box rate.

Audit-ready IP Box records

We keep the records of qualified costs for you, so that you do not lose the right to the 5% tax rate during a tax office review because of missing documentation.

Income from foreign contracts and platforms, correctly settled

Invoices in EUR and USD and payouts from Upwork, Google Play or the Apple App Store go into your monthly settlement correctly converted, without any effort on your part.

Deadlines and thresholds for ZUS and the tax office kept under control

We let you know before you cross a threshold that changes your health insurance contribution, so there are no surprises when you pay.

An IP Box tax ruling application when needed

If your situation requires it, we prepare an application to the National Tax Information office (KIS) and represent you in dealings with the authorities.

One account manager instead of an anonymous office

You write to a specific person who knows your B2B contract and settlement history, by email or messenger, with no office visits.

What do you risk by outsourcing IT accounting to a firm with no industry experience?

The cost of the wrong form of taxation

The wrong form of taxation can cost a B2B developer as much as a dozen or so percent of annual income. That is the real difference between the 12% lump-sum tax and the 19% flat tax with the 5% IP Box rate on qualified income.

The cost of losing IP Box relief

Losing the right to IP Box during an audit because of missing or incomplete records means paying the extra tax for the entire year retroactively, together with late payment interest.

With Evotax, the responsibility is on our side

We take responsibility for correct settlements and contact with the authorities. You focus on code, not on explaining to your accountant what a B2B contract is.

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Why Evotax and not a general accounting firm?

You do not have to apply for an IP Box tax ruling yourself

We work with a tax adviser who specializes in IP Box, and we take care of preparing the application for an individual tax ruling.

An invoice in EUR to a client in Berlin is routine for us

We have experience settling foreign contracts and income from platforms such as Upwork, Google Play and the Apple App Store, so you do not have to teach us how it works.

You write to one person, not to an office

Your dedicated account manager knows your B2B contract and settlement history, and answers you directly instead of passing you between departments.

Zero paperwork between sprints

Fully online service: you handle documents, questions and settlements remotely, with no office visits.

Still unsure? See what our clients say!

Read the reviews of people who trusted us years ago!

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On behalf of HOPTRANS Sp. z o.o., we would like to thank the entire EVOTAX team for the fruitful cooperation and professional support.

We appreciate your commitment, reliability and high level of service, which contributed to the improvement of our business. Your knowledge and competence are of inestimable value, and our cooperation is extremely valuable to us.

Vladyslav Khadzhynov

Head of Transport Department, Hoptrans sp. z o.o.

Our company has been working with Evotax sp. z o.o. since 2021. We can confidently say that the company is very competent in its activities, able to find a way out of any situation. Everything is always prompt and on time. Convenient organization of document flow. Employees speak different languages, which simplifies communication.

Tetiana Andriienkо

Accountant, Ramrenta sp. z o.o.

I am satisfied with the cooperation with Evotax, the services are provided by experienced accountancy professionals who work responsibly and professionally, maintaining polite business relationships.

Tomas Bieliauskas

CFO, VKMD Invest sp. z o.o.

Evotax offers professional service, full responsibility and punctuality. I can always count on support whenever there is any question or problem. I recommend!

Rimantas Narbutas

CEO, Imp-ex Polska Sp. z o.o.

I evaluate the cooperation with Evotax company very well. It runs smoothly, we receive all tax settlements and required financial reports on an ongoing basis.

Karolis Jadkonis

Chief Operating Officer, Transfera sp. z o.o.

Evotax accounting and payroll services are provided at a high level of expertise, cooperation is smooth and seamless. Recommended.

Julius Lekšas

CEO, Lekpas sp. z o.o.

We started working with Evotax only a few months ago, but we can always count on the support of a professional and positive accounting and HR team.

Rokas Petrauskas

Board Member, XRF Europe sp. z o.o.

We have been using Evotax services for a short time but from the very beginning you can see the professional approach to the client, the fluency in communication and the reliability in preparing tax returns.

Mindaugas Šilkūnas

CEO, 7 Summits sp. z o.o.

Evotax employees work smoothly and professionally, there is ongoing contact with them, the necessary accounting and financial documents are prepared in a timely manner and explanations are provided in a clear way.

Andrius Jakavičius

CEO, Jaga Group sp. z o.o.

Full professionalism and an individual approach to the client make cooperation with this company highly satisfactory. Punctuality and attention to every detail are its undeniable advantages.

Audrius Tamošauskas

CEO, Erum International sp. z o.o.

How to start accounting with Evotax

From first contact to your first settlement, with no unnecessary formalities and no office visit.

1. Consultation

We review your situation (form of engagement, income, IP Box eligibility) and tell you plainly what pays off.

2. Signing the contract and handing over documents online

The whole process takes place remotely in a few minutes, with no office visit.

3. Service starts with a dedicated account manager

From the first month, you have an assigned person, ready IP Box records (if applicable) and settled income, both domestic and foreign.

Accounting for software developers - frequently asked questions

Can I use the IP Box relief as a B2B software developer?

Yes, if you create computer software and transfer the copyright to your client as part of research and development activity, and you keep separate records in line with Article 30cb of the Polish PIT Act. Eligibility does, however, require an individual review of your B2B contract.

Lump-sum tax or flat tax: which is better for a software developer?

It depends on your costs and whether you qualify for IP Box. With low costs, the lump-sum tax is often simpler administratively, but with qualified IP and higher income, the flat tax with the 5% IP Box rate usually wins financially.

Do you help with changing the form of taxation during the year?

Yes. We check whether a change is possible and worthwhile in your situation, and handle the entire notification process.

What happens if the tax office challenges my IP Box eligibility?

We represent you in dealings with the tax office and, if necessary, prepare an application for an individual tax ruling to the National Tax Information office (KIS).

How is your service different from a regular accounting firm?

We specialize in developers' B2B contracts. We know IP Box, settlements with Upwork or Google Play and the typical tax pitfalls of the IT sector, instead of learning them on your case.

Do you serve developers who earn income from foreign platforms?

Yes. We handle Upwork, Google Play, the Apple App Store and direct B2B contracts with foreign clients on an ongoing basis.

Can I switch to you during the tax year?

Yes, you can change accounting firms at any point in the year. We take over the documentation from your previous firm and continue your settlements without a break.

What costs can a self-employed software developer deduct?

Most often: computer hardware, licenses and software, industry training and certifications, part of the cost of renting and running your workspace, and telecom and cloud services.

Do I have to register for VAT if I run an IT business?

Not always. Software services for foreign clients are often settled outside Polish VAT (reverse charge or export of services), and domestic sales benefit from the small business VAT exemption up to a revenue limit.

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