A study carried out by an independent third-party research institution on the basis of objective criteria grounded in numerical data offers credible information in regards of how a foreign investor affects the environment..
For the foreign investors
Thanks to that, a positive assessment of a foreign investor, makes them more credible before central and local administration during the negotiations on supporting the investment, that is corporate income tax incentives, land tax incentives, improved land grants from local government, etc.
OWIZ shows whether a foreign investor positively affects Polish economy and its key areas, i.a. human capital, natural environment. Thank to that the foreign investor also gains the right to have their voice heard in discussions about changes to the law, As with their actions they serve not only themselves, but also their environment: the Polish economy. . An OWIZ certificate lends the investor more credibility when discussing planned changes to European, Polish, and local legal regulations
OWIZ offers information on how the foreign investor collaborates with Polish co-operants. Publication of the study’s results makes the investor more credible in the eyes of business partners by proving the quality and rooting in Polish economy.
For governmental and local administration
An OWIZ certificate issued to a foreign investor is an impartial assessment of the influence of the investor on their environment. Thanks to it the representatives of the administration have a guarantee of working with a partner whom they can offer support towards the benefit of Polish economy without the need to worry that they will be suspected of following their subjective assessment. This increases the sense if security and certainty of having made the right decision.
An OWIZ report, which the investor may decide to make public, allows anyone who is interested the possibility to check how a given investor presents themselves against the background of other investors studied. Thanks to that the representatives of the administration can make optimal decisions more easily.
For clients and subcontractors
An OWIZ study provides information about the co-operation model the foreign investor has with their contractors. This allows the potential business partners to make rational decisions regarding the form and scope of their relationship with the foreign investor, increasing the chance of an effective and mutually beneficial collaboration.
The end client purchasing the product or service from an OWIZ certified foreign investor is aware of supporting Polish economy. In times of an increased popularity of “economic patriotism” it can be one of an important elements determining purchasing decisions.