Registration with BDO: Is it an obligation for every entrepreneur?
What is BDO?
BDO (Database on products and packaging and waste management) is an IT system that is used to collect and manage waste management data. It allows electronic reporting and waste record keeping.
Who needs to register with BDO?
The obligation to register with BDO applies to both new companies and those that have been in business for many years. Registration must be obtained by entrepreneurs who:
- They generate waste and keep records of it.
- They market packaged products, vehicles, tyres, lubricating oils, batteries and accumulators to the Polish market.
- They produce or market packaging in Poland.
- They make intra-Community acquisitions of packaging.
- They introduce electrical and electronic equipment into the country.
- They run a shop or wholesale business and provide customers with plastic bags subject to a recycling fee.
Consequences of not registering with BDO
Lack of registration or incorrect registration with BDO can prevent businesses from fulfilling important environmental obligations and expose them to severe financial penalties. Failure to register can even be punished with a custodial sentence or a financial penalty of up to PLN 1,000,000.
How do I register with BDO?
Get expert help from the company Interzero. Their BDO registration service includes:
- Establish the actual scope of your company's activities.
- Identify the departments to be entered and the codes of the waste generated.
- Preparation and submission of application for registration with BDO
Remember that the registration process can take up to 30 days after submission of the application, so it is not worth delaying the formalities.