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Law on Foreigners (ZChRB): new amendments could change the rules for foreigners in Bulgaria
New amendments to the Law on Foreigners (ZChRB) could change the rules on employment of foreigners and on keeping residence status in Bulgaria.
Substantive grounds for refusal of the EU Blue Card and Bulgarian case law
The subject of obtaining an EU Blue Card (Синя карта на ЕС) in Bulgaria remains one of the most discussed topics among foreign highly qualified specialists and employers.
New rules for declaring dividends for 2026: what businesses in Bulgaria need to know
Important changes have come into force in Bulgarian tax legislation concerning the payment of dividends to company founders and shareholders. The changes were made to the Tax and Social Insurance Procedure Code (ДОПК) and the Personal Income Tax Act (ЗДДФЛ) in implementation of Directive (EU) 2023/2226 (DAC8).
The “remote” long-term residence permit trap: What do EU citizens risk when opening a business in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria's favourable tax climate (10% corporate profit tax and 5% dividend tax) attracts thousands of European entrepreneurs every year.
Renting out housing in Bulgaria: VAT, individuals and companies without surprises
Renting out an apartment or house to private individuals seems like the simplest and most straightforward way to earn passive income. However, when it comes to taxes and VAT (ЗДДС), owners often get confused: whether 20% must be added to the price, whether it makes a difference if the property is held by a company, and when the obligation to register with the National Revenue Agency (NAP) arises.
VAT for an IT company in Bulgaria: when registration is mandatory and when you can operate without VAT
A practical guide for IT specialists, developers, DevOps engineers, consultants and digital businesses • current as of 2026
Tax Residency in Bulgaria: How to Protect Your Income from Double Taxation with a Long-Term Residence Permit or Temporary Protection
For most Ukrainian citizens who have moved to Bulgaria and obtained a long-term residence permit (продължително пребиваване) or temporary protection status (временна закрила), the question of taxes sooner or later becomes crucial.
Long-term residence permit in Bulgaria through the Single Work Permit: your legal work and life in Europe
When planning a move to Bulgaria for employment, or considering bringing a valuable foreign specialist into a local company, many people face the question of choosing the right legal basis.