Softlanding in Poland
Launch your Polish operations without the overhead
The most efficient way to enter the Polish tech market is to start small and scale fast. Our softlanding service allows international companies to hire and manage a local team before committing to a permanent legal structure. We remove the administrative barriers, allowing you to focus on building your product with the top engineering talent in Poland.
A phased approach to market entry
Softlanding is designed for firms that need to validate the Polish market. It provides a bridge between a remote hiring model and a full Build Operate Transfer setup.
ADVANTAGES OF SOFTLANDING
Polish expertise, boots on the ground
100% in-house capability
Custom setup and flexible service
Core service pillars
By keeping your entire operation under the Ntiative umbrella, you gain a unified management layer for your expansion.
- EOR and Payroll Management: We act as the local employer of record. We handle all Polish employment contracts, B2B service agreements, and mandatory ZUS filings. Your team receives local support while you receive one monthly invoice.
- Targeted Recruitment: We use our Recruitment Subscription model to build your core team. We specialise in high demand roles including Java, DevOps, and AI specialists.
- Flexible Workspace Solutions: We provide a range of physical office options to suit your growth stage. Whether you require desks in a vibrant co-working hub, a shared office environment, or a dedicated private suite, we manage the lease and facilities.
- Compliance and IP Protection: We ensure all local contracts are drafted to protect your Intellectual Property under Polish law.
Why choose the Softlanding model
- Speed: Go from a hiring decision to an active team in weeks.
- Risk Mitigation: Avoid the costs and legal complexities of liquidating a Polish company if your strategy changes.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from our 2026 Salary Guide and local market intelligence to stay competitive.
- Scalability: When your team reaches 10 or 15 people, we provide the path to transition them into your own Polish legal entity.
Our process for software development teams
- Consultation: We start by learning about your goals, the technical skills you need, and your business targets.
- Build Stage: We hire and manage your team and the necessary infrastructure. This includes recruitment, onboarding, and setting up the legal and operational systems.
- Operate Stage: We handle daily operations to ensure your team delivers quality work and meets your performance targets.
- Transfer Stage: We transfer ownership of the team and all assets to your company. We can provide support after the transfer if you need it.
Comparison of entry strategies
| Feature | Softlanding | BOT or Legal Entity Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first hire | 2 to 4 weeks | 2 to 3 months |
| Administrative burden | Handled by Ntiative | Internal HR and Legal required |
| Capital requirement | Low | Medium (Share capital and setup fees) |
| Office flexibility | Month to month options | Long term commercial leases |
Strategic insights for your landing
The Polish market is highly competitive. Success depends on more than just a job offer. It requires a local presence that feels authentic. By using our softlanding service, your candidates see a professional, local operation from day one. We manage the details of Polish employment including occupational health checks and complex tax classifications for B2B contractors so your leadership team does not have to.
Case Study for high growth scaling
We have helped companies enter the Polish market by providing the infrastructure they lacked. By starting with a softlanding approach, clients have been able to secure 10 plus engineers and establish a culture before ever opening a local bank account or registering with the tax office.
Check all our case studies here.
Learn more about Softlanding in Poland
Contact us to discuss your goals and how our service works.
Building a tech team in Poland should be about finding the right engineers and not about navigating local bureaucracy. Our softlanding model allows you to establish a presence and hire immediately while we manage the administrative weight of the Polish market.
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Client Testimonials
Candidates found by Ntiative were always very good. It really felt like we’re choosing the best person for the job out of a group of very strong candidates when making our final decisions.
I would like to thank you for the good transnational cooperation between Notebooksbilliger.de AG and NTIATIVE. With your excellent support we have put together a completely new IT development team in Torun (Poland) within a very short time, which is still doing an excellent work for us today. During our cooperation I would like to empathise the fast and uncomplicated communication as well as your dedicated approach. You were always immediately available for us and presented us with very good candidate profiles.
