U.S.

companies
are the largest
foreign investor
in the world
U.S. companies have invested over
USD 20 billion in Poland
U.S. investment played a crucial role in the early
stage of the economic transformation in Poland
American investors are more keen to invest
in Poland than in other countries of Central
and Eastern Europe
 American
companies
employ over
180 thousand
people in
Poland
American automotive companies
are employment leaders
 Compensation
levels in U.S.
companies in
Poland are
higher than
average
in the enterprise
sector
 The majority of U.S. companies were
established in Poland in the first years of
economic transition
One in five U.S. companies in Poland is owned
by a holding or subsidiary registered outside
the USA
Skilled workforce
and growth
potential of the
economy were the
most important
factors
influencing
investment
destination choice
 Poland's
strongest
advantages, as
seen by U.S.
companies,
include its
geographical
location, skilled
workforce and
the size of the
local market
 The lowest ratings
were given to Poland
with regard to its
transportation
infrastructure,
bureaucracy and
transparency of the
tax system while
corruption is not
seen as a major
problem
American companies
are highly satisfied
with the outcome of
their investments in
Poland and intend to
continue investing in
the country
U.S. enterprises expect increased revenues
and plan to increase employment
 Thank you!
Presentation prepared by
AmCham Poland,
Kraków Branch
based on the report prepared by
AmCham and KPMG:
“20 years of American
investment in Poland”
krakow@amcham.com.pl