Overview
Status
Suspended
Registry date
2002-06-10
Share capital
300 000,00 PLN
Registered address
ul. Ludwika Rydygiera 8 BUD.18/U5, 01-793 Warszawa, Poland
Electronic delivery address
AE:PL-55396-53675-RJAVS-24
Financials
Revenue history (in k)
Data and insights are generated automatically based on financial statements and may contain errors. This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an official assessment of the company's credibility or business advice.
Statistics
How the company ranks by revenue within its industry, region and across Poland in 2025.
Results vs industry
Revenue
This companyUSD 211.49kMedianUSD 96.86kAverageUSD 6.84m
Net profit
This companyUSD -89.08kMedianUSD 19.04AverageUSD 19.95k
Operating costs
This companyUSD 298.03kMedianUSD 100.81kAverageUSD 2.07m
Assets
This companyUSD 78.16kMedianUSD 55.75kAverageUSD 4.90m
Industry
Bank accounts
Registered as a VAT taxpayer on 2002-07-01. Active
26 1030 1508 0000 0008 1875 4000
Debt
No entries in the National Debtors Register (KRZ). No proceedings in KRZ
Public aid
5 public aid cases recorded, with a total value of $27,389.
| Grant date | Purpose | Gross amount | Granting body | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2022 | De minimis aid (in accordance with Commission Regulation No 1407/2013 or earlier) | $8,973$8,973 | Minister Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego | |
| Jun 20, 2020 | Aid compensating for the negative economic consequences of COVID-19, granted in limited amounts | $708$708 | Prezes Zakładu Ubezpieczeń Społecznych | |
| May 30, 2020 | Aid compensating for the negative economic consequences of COVID-19, granted in limited amounts | $805$805 | Prezes Zakładu Ubezpieczeń Społecznych |
Tenders
13 tenders recorded as contractor, with a total value of $110,721.
| Publication date | Subject | Amount | Contracting authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2024 | Sukcesywna dostawa książek zagranicznych dla Biblioteki i pozostałych jednostek organizacyjnych Uniwersytetu Gdańskiego | $51,340$51,340 | Uniwersytet Gdański | |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Dostawa książek na potrzeby projektu UNIWERSYTET JUTRA II (przedmiot zamówienia został podzielony na 5 części). | $863$863 | Uniwersytet Im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu | |
| Dec 7, 2022 | Dostawa książek anglojęzycznych na potrzeby Biblioteki Akademii Bialskiej Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II | $274$274 | Akademia Bialska Im. Jana Pawła II |
Regulatory authorisations
| Authority | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDO register entry | Active |
Authorized Representatives
Dorota Bojanowska — Attorney-in-fact (joint)
Marcin Leon Gabriel — President of the Management Board
Katarzyna Górska — Attorney-in-fact (joint)
Jerzy Wołosiuk — Attorney-in-fact (joint)
Katarzyna Olejarczyk — Attorney-in-fact (joint)
Manner of representation
Each member of the management board or commercial proxy independently.
Ownership
| Owner | Shares | Share value | Stake |
|---|---|---|---|
Abe-ips Sp. z o.o. | 300 | $81,037.28 | 100% |
Beneficial owners
| Person | Rights | |
|---|---|---|
Marek Tadeusz Nowakowski (58) | Natural person holding a senior management position in a parent entity (e.g. parent company). |
Competitors
| Name | Revenue | Website | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EmpikS.A. | $591,209,981.06 | empik.com | ||
| Aroma Lifesp. z o.o. | $1,437,062.98 | aromalife.pl | ||
| Księgarnia Wszystkieksiazki.Pl sp. z o.o.sp. k. | $321,743.01 | wszystkieksiazki.pl | ||
| Zapyatayasp. z o.o. | $132,928.67 | zapyataya.eu | ||
| Smart Learningsp. z o.o. | $32,417.87 | e-future.pl | ||
| Artefakt.Edu.Plsp. z o.o. | $12,357.75 | artefakt.edu.pl | ||
| Księgarnia Wszystkieksiazki.Plsp. z o.o. | $2,437.00 | wszystkieksiazki.pl | ||
| Vertigo Jazzsp. z o.o. | $1,920.33 | vertigojazz.pl | ||
| Mnogoknigsp. z o.o. | — | mnogoknig.lv | ||
| Italicussp. z o.o. | — | italicus.com.pl |
Change history
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Business suspended | |
| 2025-02-22 | Address change (Ul. Księcia Ziemowita 53/Budynek 3, 03-885, Warszawa → Ul. Ludwika Rydygiera 8 Bud.18/U5, 01-793, Warszawa) | |
| 2024-02-12 | Address change (Plac Bankowy 4, 00-095, Warszawa → Ul. Księcia Ziemowita 53/Budynek 3, 03-885, Warszawa) | |
| 2021-02-04 | Name change (Dom Handlowo-Wydawniczy "co-Liber" → Abe Books) | |
| 2009-12-11 | Share capital change (90,000.00 PLN → 300,000.00 PLN) |
FAQ
The main business activity of ABE Books focuses on retail sale of books in specialised stores.
The company was registered in the Polish National Court Register (KRS) on June 10, 2002.
The headquarters is located at: ul. Ludwika Rydygiera 8 BUD.18, 01-793 Warszawa.
The management board includes Marcin Leon Gabriel (President of the Management Board).
The share capital of the company is PLN 300,000 (approx. $81,037).
The latest available financial statement covers the period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
In 2024, the company generated total revenue of $1,026,926, representing a decrease of 44.3% compared to 2023.
No, in 2024 the company was not profitable, reporting a net loss of $22,986. For comparison, in 2023 the loss was $51,477, meaning the company reduced its loss by 57.6%.
The largest operating cost category falls under other operating costs. This category amounted to $548,973 in 2024, representing 53% of all operating expenses.
Last updated: 2026-07-10