Blog on living and doing business in Bulgaria
Law explainers, statistics and news for anyone applying for residence, registering a company or buying property in Bulgaria.
Filing deadlines for individuals reporting to the Russian tax authorities
Many foreigners have business or personal ties to Bulgaria but do not spend enough time here to be considered residents of the country. At the same time, they have reporting obligations in their own country regarding activities or property abroad.
Work in Bulgaria for nationals of “third countries”
What is required to take up employment in Bulgaria for those who do not hold EU citizenship, and how the procedure for hiring foreign nationals works.
«Данък при източник» — what makes this tax so tricky?
Everyone doing business in Bulgaria is used to thinking that taxes here are low and that paying 10% on profit is enough.
Obtaining a long-term residence permit in Bulgaria for EU citizens
EU citizens have the right to come to any country of the European Union in order to work, study or simply live. At the same time, the stay of EU citizens in Bulgaria has a number of particularities that you need to know about.
Change of residence permit grounds for students
Bulgarian law offers various grounds for obtaining a residence permit. One of them is studying at a Bulgarian university. This ground has its own particularities, and anyone intending to stay in the country after graduation should be aware of them.
A personal doctor for Ukrainians with «temporary protection» status
Refugees from Ukraine can use medical services in Bulgaria on equal terms with the country's citizens. What does this mean, what medical care are Ukrainians entitled to, and how can they obtain it?
Fines for businesses in Bulgaria
Doing business in Bulgaria is not only an opportunity to make a profit, but also a considerable responsibility. A company faces fines for failing to file reports or filing them late, and the amounts can be significant.
Employment contract or a DUK management contract?
Many foreigners open a company in Bulgaria and face the question of whether the company manager needs to be paid a salary and, accordingly, taxes on it. Let us look into this question.
Ukrainians in Bulgaria: thinking about the future
After Russia's attack on Ukraine, many refugees came to Bulgaria. Among them there are people who dream of returning home as soon as possible, and people who have no desire or no opportunity to return. What can members of the second group do in order to stay in Bulgaria legally?