Why Foreigners Open Beauty Salons in Poland
Foreigners with experience in the beauty industry (manicure, hairdressing services, massage, cosmetology) often consider starting their own business after moving to Poland. This allows them to increase income and, when hiring staff, create a stable company. The Polish beauty services market is rapidly growing, making it attractive for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Who Can Open a Beauty Salon in Poland
Foreigners have several forms of conducting business, depending on the scale:
- Unregistered activity — allows earning up to 75% of the minimum wage (source: biznes.gov.pl). Suitable for starting out, but exceeding the limit requires registering a business.
- Individual entrepreneurship (JDG) — popular for specialists and small salons. However, not all foreigners are eligible to register it.
- Legal entity — optimal for larger projects. The most common form is Spółka z o.o., which requires a minimum share capital of 5000 PLN for registration.
Step-by-Step Business Registration
Required Documents
For JDG you need a passport, PESEL number, a Polish residential address, and a Trusted Profile (Profil Zaufany). For Sp. z o.o. — articles of association, partnership agreement, KRS registration, and payment of the state fee.
Registration
You can register a business online through biznes.gov.pl. After obtaining NIP and REGON numbers, you must open a business bank account and register with ZUS and, if necessary, as a VAT payer.
Business Plan
Although the law does not require a business plan, it helps entrepreneurs calculate expenses and profits, define a development strategy, and attract potential investors.
Beauty Industry Outlook
According to Polish analysts, the average client spends between 150 and 300 PLN per month on beauty salon services, and even more in Warsaw and Krakow. Manicure and cosmetology services are particularly in demand, where competition is lower than in the hairdressing sector.
Choosing a Location
A salon’s success largely depends on its location:
- In large cities, rent is higher, but the client flow is greater.
- In residential areas, rent is lower and competition is smaller.
- For a premium salon, it is better to choose the city center or a shopping mall.
How Much It Costs to Open a Beauty Salon
- Business registration: government fees, legal services.
- Rent and renovation: depends on city and district.
- Equipment and inventory: chairs, mirrors, devices.
- Accounting: monthly support from an accounting office.
- Marketing: advertising, social media promotion, website.
How BSTgroup Helps Entrepreneurs
We provide comprehensive support for foreigners starting a business in the beauty industry:
- Legal consultations and assistance in choosing the business form.
- Business plan development and financial modeling.
- Turnkey registration of JDG or Sp. z o.o.
- Accounting support and tax calculation.
- HR management and help with legalizing foreign employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact BSTgroup
If you plan to open a beauty salon in Poland, contact BSTgroup. We provide legal and accounting support for foreigners.
