Issue Note Poland Interagency Review

Poland’s foreign direct investment screening regime features a dual structure operating under the Act of 24 July 2015 on the Control of Certain Investments. The Designated-entity Mechanism protects a limited list of strategically important companies through minister-led review with mandatory interagency consultation via the Consultative Committee. The Sectoral Mechanism, introduced in 2020 as a broader activity-based screening tool targeting non-EU/EEA/OECD investors, was made permanent in July 2025. While the Designated-entity Mechanism features legally mandated interagency review through the Committee, the Sectoral Mechanism relies on more flexible, network-based coordination without compulsory committee consultation. At the EU level, Poland participates in the cooperation mechanism under the EU FDI Screening Regulation, with coordination expected to intensify following the anticipated strengthening of the EU framework. Investors occupy a central procedural position under both mechanisms, with the ability to influence outcomes through comprehensive notifications, prompt responses to information requests, and substantive submissions addressing potential public order or security concerns.