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.
The Bulgarian long-term residence permit and the illusion of “Europe without borders”
5 dangerous myths about what a national residence card allows you to do in the Schengen area
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.
What should I do with my Bulgarian origin?
Documented Bulgarian origin is an excellent foundation for legalising your status in Bulgaria and obtaining status in the European Union. In practice, however, many people make a common mistake: once they have gathered the set of documents, they immediately apply for Bulgarian citizenship.
Family reunification in Bulgaria: key procedures and differences
The family reunification procedure in Bulgaria differs considerably depending on the legal status of the person the relatives are moving to join. The key differences concern the need for prior approval from the Migration Directorate of the Ministry of Interior and the visa regime.
Companies in Bulgaria have been given more time: the deadline for amending constitutive documents because of the euro has been extended to the end of 2028
An important relief for Bulgarian business. The deadline for bringing companies' constitutive and corporate documents into line with the conversion of capital from leva into euro has been extended to 31 December 2028.
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.
Renting out an apartment in Bulgaria: Taxes, NAP and declarations
How to legally rent out property on a long-term basis, correctly calculate advance payments, save on taxes and deal with the National Revenue Agency (NAP) using a PIK or a qualified electronic signature.
Short-term rentals in Bulgaria: VAT, ESTI and management companies
A practical guide for owners: from registration with the Municipality and working with ESTI to resolving VAT matters under Art. 97a of the VAT Act (ЗДДС).
Simplified company liquidation in Bulgaria
A practical guide to the fast-track procedure (Art. 274a of the Commercial Act, Търговски закон)