Record CIT paid by InPost and questions about fairness in the courier market
In 2024, InPost paid PLN 375 million in CIT to the Polish state budget, while foreign courier giants together contributed just PLN 90 million. Where do such huge differences come from, and what do they mean for the market and consumers?
Polish leader becomes an example
We are publishing again the tax “list of shame” of courier companies
The data speaks for itself: Kraków-based @InPostPL once again outpaces foreign competitors by a wide margin in taxes paid
– InPost (Poland) – CIT for 2024: PLN 375 million (for comparison, 2023: PLN 250 million) – more than 4× the combined CIT of all foreign courier companies in Poland (approx. PLN 90 million) – German DHL e-commerce – CIT for 2024 in Poland: 0 PLN (ZERO zloty) – other global couriers (DPD, FedEx etc.) – together paid only a few dozen million PLN in CIT. Many of these firms officially report no profits or minimal profits in Poland to avoid taxes, while paying record taxes in their home markets (DHL globally paid the equivalent of 6 billion PLN outside Poland)
The conclusion? InPost is clearly the most patriotic consumer choice. As a Polish company, we feel obliged to pay taxes here, in our country – thanks to this, our money stays in Poland and supports economic development (from infrastructure to public safety). I should add: in other markets where we operate, we pay taxes locally – we do not transfer profits to Poland. InPost is a leader in the logistics industry not only in services but also in social responsibility. By choosing InPost, you are really investing in a stronger Poland, and you, our customers, make a conscious choice to support our country – thank you for it.
InPost, headquartered in Kraków, shows better financial and tax results every year. Revenue of PLN 9.85 billion and a record PLN 375 million in CIT show that the Polish company sets an example of responsibility and business ethics.
Foreign competition – large revenues, low taxes
Meanwhile, companies such as DHL, DPD, GLS and FedEx pay far less tax in Poland relative to their revenues. A few selected examples:
| Company | Revenue (PLN m) | CIT tax (PLN m) | % tax/revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHL Group | 5,500 | 20,2 | 0,4% |
| DHL E-commerce | 2,814 | 0 | 0% |
| DPD | 4,600 | 30,4 | 0,7% |
| GLS | 1,400 | 34,3 | 2,5% |
| FedEx | 1,700 | 4,9 | 0,3% |
| InPost | 9,850 | 375 | 3,8% |
In total, foreign competition paid only PLN 89.8 million into the budget, which is four times less than InPost alone!.
How is this possible? The devil is in the details
Some foreign companies exploit gaps and differences in international tax law – using holding structures or providing services through branches in other EU countries. The result? Even billion-zloty Polish revenues do not translate into significant tax receipts in our country. For example, DHL E-commerce paid 0 PLN in CIT on PLN 2.8 billion in revenue, and UPS did not publish its financial statement for 2024 at all.
What does PLN 375 million mean for Poles?
To illustrate, the sum of PLN 375 million would allow:
- financing the annual budget of a large hospital,
- building over 550 km of bike paths,
- funding 468 modern ambulances,
- or providing 800+ benefits for 39,000 children.
This is concrete support for the country’s development, not anonymous profit transferred abroad.
By choosing InPost, you directly support the state budget and the development of local infrastructure.
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