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.
Diploma recognition for working in Bulgaria in your profession
After moving to Bulgaria, there is no need to start life over and disregard your previous work experience and the education you received back home, if your…
How to open your own restaurant in Bulgaria: the specifics of the business
There are quite a few restaurants in Bulgaria owned by foreign nationals. For a business project to succeed, it is worth thinking through in advance what the establishment should be like, defining the target audience, the menu and the original features that will set such a restaurant apart from others.
The Implementing Regulations to the Foreigners Act have been adopted. What now awaits trade representatives?
On 6 December 2016 the Foreigners Act was amended in Bulgaria. Although it entered into force immediately, because of its vague wording this had no effect at all on foreign nationals applying for long-term residence in Bulgaria.
Rights of foreigners in Bulgaria: what's new in the legislation
The main law governing the stay of foreign nationals in Bulgaria is called exactly that – the «Закон об Иностранцах» (ЗЧРБ). It is amended from time to time…
The sea season is over. Where can you enjoy nature in Bulgaria in the autumn?
While a great deal is known about Bulgaria's historical sites, the country's natural landmarks are often overlooked by tourists and even by the people who live here. And quite undeservedly! Bulgaria has lovely waterfalls and beautiful groves, magnificent mountains and mysterious lakes.
Employment of foreigners in Bulgaria: finding a job has now become easier!
Bulgaria has an interest in an inflow of labour. Attempts to make hiring foreigners easier have been made before. True, this mainly concerned seasonal employment.
Property by the sea. Schemes of «Bulgarian-style swindles», or how not to be taken for a fool
The wish to have your own little house by the sea is entirely natural, but the purchase must be approached very responsibly. In Bulgaria there are quite a few ways of deceiving property buyers. We will describe just some of the popular schemes.
Setting up a company in Bulgaria
Registering a company in Bulgaria is a task you can entrust to specialists.
Annual reporting in Bulgaria
Because of the specifics of Bulgarian law, many people set up legal entities in the country that carry out no commercial activity at all. But even dormant companies are required to file three types of reports every year.