On 8 August 2025, at the headquarters of Polstar Holding Wołoszczuk in Koszalin, we met with entrepreneurs to walk through every stage of preparing for exports to the UK market in a practical, hands-on way.
We discussed the changes brought by the new Industrial Strategy and Trade Strategy announced by the UK Government at the end of June – billions of pounds in support for innovation, start-ups and growing businesses – and what this means for Polish exporters.
Step by step, we went through the applicable customs regulations, required documentation, simplified procedures, postponed VAT accounting (PVA) and the rules of preferential origin of goods (REX). We examined how customs clearance works in practice and the formalities that need to be met to avoid costly delays.
We also looked at fintech solutions supporting international expansion – from opening GBP accounts, to securing exchange rates, to trade finance and cross-border e-commerce operations.
Cultural differences were another important theme – we explored practical tips on how to communicate effectively and build strong business relationships with British partners.
To close the day, participants had the opportunity to tour Polstar Holding Wołoszczuk’s logistics centre and network in a more informal setting over refreshments.
It was an intensive, insightful and highly practical session. Special thanks to the Polstar Holding Wołoszczuk team for their exceptionally warm hospitality!
