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ATNEO Doradztwo Cło Podatki Prawo

Poland

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Key contacts
Managing Partner, Tax Advisor: Sylwester Witalis
Partner, Tax Advisor: Rafał Pogorzelski
Quick facts
Number of advisors

5 Tax Advisors, 2 Advocates and 1 Attorneys-at-Law and other experts

Network memberships

Rzeszów Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Rzeszów is the capital of the region where the main aviation industry enterprises in Poland are located)

Languages

Polish, English

ATNEO belongs to

group of related consultancy firms providing tax and customs advisory services, accounting services and customs and tax classification support for enterprises

ATNEO advisory services

since Autumn 2018

Key practice areas
General corporate tax
Indirect tax
Tax
Tax controversy
Transactional tax
Firm overview

ATNEO provides integrated customs, tax and legal advisory services. The firm has been set up in November 2018.

Co-founding Partners: Sylwester Witalis and Rafał Pogorzelski are former BIG4 tax advisors and the Polish Ministry of Finance customs and tax experts.

ATNEO team consists of experienced tax advisors, advocates, attorneys at law, customs agents, experts and specialists. ATNEO forms a group of affiliated advisory entities specialised in customs, tax and legal advice related to international trade in goods and services.

We focus on selected sectors of economy, typically involving international business with high exposure to customs and tax issues. Our core sectors include: Transport and Logistics, Aviation, FMCG, Military, Chemicals, Tobacco, Electronics, Automotive.

Key practice areas
  • International Tax Planning
  • Business Model Optimisation
  • Audit Support
  • Litigation
  • Value added tax (VAT)
  • European and national customs law
  • Customs and tax classification of goods and services
Key practice contacts and recent matter highlights

Sylwester Witalis
Managing Partner, Tax Advisor
sylwester.witalis@atneo.pl

Recent matter highlights:

  • Support for leading companies in the logistics and transport sector in disputes with customs and tax authorities (customs duty, VAT, excise duty)
  • Development of customs and tax advisory services for leading companies in the aviation industry in Poland

 

Rafał Pogorzelski
Partner, Tax Advisor
rafal.pogorzelski@atneo.pl

Recent matter highlights:

  • Support for leading courier companies connected with new VAT and customs e-commerce rules
  • Support for leading companies in the steel sector in disputes with customs and tax authorities (customs duty, VAT)
Sector expertise
  • Accounting
  • Automotive
  • Aviation
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Customs brokers
  • Food and beverage
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials
  • Logistics
  • Oil and gas
  • Pharma and life sciences
  • Shipping
  • Transport
Other offices

ATNEO Regional Office in Rzeszów
Ul. Sokoła 4a
Rzeszów, 35-010 Rzeszów
Poland
+48 17 779 02 00
atneo@atneo.pl
www.atneo.pl

Address:
Ul. Śniadeckich 17
Warszawa, 00-654
Tel:+48 22 24 39 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.atneo.pl/
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Overview

Established in 2018, the boutique consulting firm has developed its niche tax practice focusing on integrated customs and tax advisory services. The tax practice comprises managing partner Sylwester Witalis, tax partners Rafał Pogorzelski and Piotr Pogorzelski, leading a team of 17 tax and customs specialists. Some key sectors the team has a breadth of experience in are transport, logistics, aviation, FMCG, military, chemicals, tobacco, electronics, and automotive. Furthermore, the tax practice’s focus service areas cover customs compliance, sanctions in export, tariff changes, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, and EU Deforestation-free Regulation. As a thought leadership tax team, the firm has partnered with Wrocław University, a leading research university, to develop postgraduate studies in customs and foreign trade. Being the only customs and tax advisory firm with offices in Warsaw and Rzeszów, southeast Poland, home to the Polish Aviation Valley, the firm boasts large industry clients such as Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney, MTU Aero Engines Polska, LOT Polish Airlines, and Hamilton Sundstrand Poland. In addition, the firm’s core sectors include transport, shipping and logistics (TSL), aviation, FMCG, military, metals, chemicals, tobacco, electronics, pharma & medical, and automotive. The client portfolio features market leaders such as IKEA, DHL Group, Procter & Gamble, and many more.

Client feedback 

“Knowledge and experience in customs and tax topics, time of response, general customer service” 

“They are experienced advisors, complete tasks on time, and are always available when we need their support” 

“They are experienced advisors, complete tasks on time and are always available when we need their support” 

“Extensive customs expertise, efficiency in execution, and outstanding availability.” 

“Effective and helpful” 

“Support in the form of comprehensive tax and fiscal criminal matters at every stage of the proceedings, with the client's interests in mind. They provide effective protection against tax authorities and courts.” 

“ATNEO always provides very detailed analyses and focuses on all legal aspects.” 

Linked Reviews
Tax

The newly established firm in 2018 has developed its niche tax practice focusing on integrated customs and tax advisory services. The firm typically assists international companies with high exposure to customs and tax issues. Some key sectors the team has experience in are transport, logistics, aviation, FMCG, military, chemicals, tobacco, electronics, and automotive. The three key individuals leading the firm are tax partners Sylwester Witalis, Rafał Pogorzelski, and Piotr Pogorzelski.

The team recently provided Integrated tax and customs advisory, all of which are confidential.

Mariusz Misztela, Senior Expert from the Ministry of Finance, and Mateusz Sasinowski, Senior Tax Consultant from CRIDO, respectively, joined the team in January 2023 and August 2022.

Client feedback

“Extensive knowledge in the field of tax and law, expertise and professionalism in approaching the topic and the client. Broad analysis of the problem. Taking care of the client from the very beginning to the end of the case and monitoring needs and changes after the event.”

“Each analysis undertaken by Atneo is carried out reliably and very professionally. Expert opinions are clear and do not require additional translation. We know that we can rely on the expertise of Atneo employees.”

“The ATNEO team has professional knowledge and experience, always tries to see the risks and verifies the Company's business opportunities.”

“Professional approach, good summary of findings, Clear presentation.”

“Proficiency and timeliness.”

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