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.
Temporary protection in the EU until 2028
The Council of the European Union has officially adopted Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1912 of 30 July 2026, extending temporary protection for Ukrainians…
From permanent residence permit to EU long-term resident status, to preserve your status
The legal regulation of residence statuses in Bulgaria is undergoing a substantial transformation. The bill submitted by the government amending the Law on Foreigners (ЗЧРБ) radically changes the rules of the game for holders of open-ended statuses.
Tax residency in Bulgaria for persons under temporary protection
A legal analysis: criteria, taxation, obtaining a certificate from the National Revenue Agency (NAP) and avoiding double taxation with Ukraine
Digital Nomad Visa in Bulgaria for business owners
A complete guide to the application, requirements and legal details (2026)
Hiring EU citizens to work for a Bulgarian company: procedure, migration rules, taxation, business trips and remote work
Hiring citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland by a Bulgarian company is governed by Bulgarian legislation and EU-wide rules on the free movement of labour.
ЗЧРБ reform: Changes affecting foreigners in the residence rules and the grounds for loss of status
A government bill amending and supplementing the Foreigners Act (Закон за чужденците в Република България — ЗЧРБ, Signature 52-602-01-29) has been introduced in the National Assembly of Bulgaria.
E-Commerce in Bulgaria: Pitfalls and Legal Nuances of Online Trade
A practical guide for entrepreneurs opening online shops and selling on marketplaces on behalf of Bulgarian companies
Digitalisation of migration services in Bulgaria
A detailed review of the transition to automatic inter-agency data collection
Bulgaria is updating its migration rules: what foreigners need to know
A detailed review of the changes to the Aliens Act and related instruments Status of the bill: Approved by the Government (the Council of Ministers of…