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.
BCCI helps foreigners find work
It is fairly difficult for foreign nationals to find a job in Bulgaria, especially when they are not high-level IT specialists. Help came from an unexpected…
PLANNING TRIPS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
With the pandemic situation changing frequently in different countries, it is very important to obtain information about the countries you plan to travel to from the primary source.
What real activity is a trade representative office entitled to carry out?
The heads of trade representative offices are required to report on their activity and to plan it. If the reports look unconvincing, the certificate needed to renew a long-term residence permit may not be issued. So what activity is a representative office entitled to carry out, and how exactly should it be carried out?
Important legislative changes for employers in connection with the state of emergency in Bulgaria
The law on the state of emergency provides for important changes affecting employers. What lies ahead for companies in the near future?
The rules for obtaining visas to EU countries have changed
According to a statement on the European Commission's website, the European Union has officially announced changes to the rules for issuing visas to third-country nationals. The new procedure has been in force since 2 February 2020. It will not affect citizens of states entitled to visa-free travel to the EU.
Everything about vignettes in Bulgaria
To drive freely on Bulgarian roads outside your own town, you need to buy a vignette. We explain in detail what it is and why you cannot do without one.
Filing reports for legal entities
We remind you that companies which carried out no activity in 2019, or whose annual turnover did not exceed 500 leva, must report this by 31 March 2020 by publishing the corresponding declaration in the Commercial Register.
Small companies will no longer need to file the general meeting minutes with their financial statements
Small and medium-sized enterprises will no longer be required to file the general meeting minutes together with their annual financial statements. Instead, it will be enough to complete a declaration.
Obtaining a long-term residence permit in Bulgaria on the basis of a property purchase
One of the grounds for obtaining a long-term residence permit in Bulgaria is the purchase of property. What makes this option attractive, and what conditions must be met?