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.
How to change the grounds from “representative” to “freelance profession”?
What do you need to obtain a long-term residence permit on the grounds of a “freelance profession”? The term “freelance profession” means any self-employed work without setting up a legal entity. Foreigners may work in any field except those where, by law, only Bulgarian citizens may be employed (this includes a number of legal professions).
Income tax on profits earned in Bulgaria: to pay or not to pay
The borders of the modern world are open to almost everyone. Today, citizens of the Russian Federation can live and work in Bulgaria. Moreover, to receive a stable income from a business, you do not have to be physically present in the country where the company is registered.
Looking for a representative in Bulgaria, or how to arrange long-term residence
Foreign nationals who intend to stay in Bulgaria for more than 90 days are required to obtain a residence permit. Without this document there is no way to count on obtaining a permanent residence permit or citizenship.
Rules for bringing pets into Bulgaria
Recently we witnessed a rather unpleasant situation. A family with two children had to give up a long-awaited holiday in Bulgaria simply because they could not find a suitable boarding hotel for their pet.
Obtaining a Bulgarian citizenship certificate will become easier
According to the press office of the Ministry of Justice, the procedure for obtaining a certificate confirming approval of Bulgarian citizenship will be simplified.
A new route to Bulgaria
The long-awaited opportunity to come to Bulgaria has become a reality for Russians!
How to prove Bulgarian language proficiency
Many people consider moving to Bulgaria on the grounds of a "Freelance profession" or "Дейност на свободна практика" in order to be able not only to live but also to work.
An accountant with a foreign diploma: how to find work in Bulgaria
An accountant with a foreign diploma: how to find work in Bulgaria We recently saw a post on one of the local forums whose main point was that it is…
Employment in Bulgaria for foreigners who hold a long-term residence permit on family reunification grounds
Nikolay moved to Bulgaria as a trade representative, and his wife and daughter soon joined him on family reunification grounds. The family expected to live on the income from renting out their apartment back home, but once they arrived it turned out this was nowhere near enough: they had to look for new sources of income. But how? Everyone writes that foreigners with a long-term residence permit cannot work as employees!