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.
Risks when buying property
Buying property – especially in another country – always involves risks. Let us look at what those who have decided to purchase an apartment or a house in Bulgaria need to pay close attention to.
What does an employer owe an employee upon dismissal?
How do you terminate an employment relationship so that it does not lead to conflicts and problems later on? Know your rights and follow the law!
I am buying land and a house registered to a company — is it possible to recover VAT?
When buying property, foreign nationals often register it not in their own name but in the name of a company. Is it possible to recover VAT in this case?
How to claim a pension with a permanent residence permit and how to transfer your pension to Bulgaria
Holders of a permanent residence permit or EU long-term resident status in Bulgaria have the right to work as employees or for themselves. In both cases social…
The start of the 2021 tax campaign in Bulgaria
Having the understanding that for 2020 — post offices, delivery services, banks, etc.
Filing the Annual Financial Statement with the NSI in 2021
As of 1 January this year, the Annual Financial Statement (Годишен Финансов Отчет) can be filed with the National Statistical Institute (NSI) of Bulgaria.
Recognition of foreign court decisions in Bulgaria
A single mother obtained a certificate for arranging Bulgarian citizenship for her child. When she filed the documents with the Ministry of Interior (MVR) to obtain a Bulgarian international passport, it turned out that it could not be issued. Working out what to do proved far from simple.
Studios are set to be converted into residential premises: what this means for foreigners
Amendments to the spatial planning act are being prepared under which studios will be given the new status of housing. This is expected to push prices up.
What does it take to build a house? What you need to know before construction begins
You can no longer build a house of more than 100 sq. m. on your own without signing a contract with a construction company. What should you pay attention to?