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This paper discusses the impact of compliance principles on an enterprise’s relationships with its key clients, as exemplifid by PGE Obrót S.A. The theoretical section of the paper outlines compliance-related issues. The defiition of the term and its essence are discussed. In addition, compliance objectives, tasks, functions and instruments are described. Moreover, the COSO framework and ISO 19600 standard is discussed in connection with compliance. On the basis of a survey, the empirical section assesses the signifiance of compliance in relation with the surveyed company and outlines some key fidings as a result.