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.
Suspension of the Commercial Register: causes and consequences
On 10 August the Registry Agency announced the suspension of access to the Commercial Register. One of the country's most important databases became unavailable to the many people who work with it – company owners and managers, lawyers, notaries, bank officers.
The Commercial Register in Bulgaria has resumed operation
On 27 August, the Commercial Register was fully restored to operation after a lengthy interruption. The Registry Agency began providing all services connected with it. After 16:00, online access to the register was also restored. On the morning of 28 August, it was officially announced that operation had been fully restored.
Inspections of trade representative offices have become more frequent. What should you do?
Immigration legislation in Bulgaria is gradually becoming stricter. Previously, the simplest way to obtain a long-term residence permit in Bulgaria was to open a trade representative office (TRO). Almost all immigrants from the former USSR who had not yet reached retirement age used this ground.
Changes to personal data protection rules in Bulgaria
From 25.05.2018, new personal data protection rules will apply in all EU member states, including Bulgaria. They are set out in the GDPR system (General Data…
EU long-term resident status in Bulgaria and the “Blue Card”
The status of a “long-term resident” in Bulgaria, that is, EU long-term resident status, appeared in the country relatively recently, in 2011. Overall it differs little from permanent residence permit status and allows you to:
How a foreigner can legally work in Bulgaria?
The question about how to earn for a living is important for all people in the world, no matter where they live. But it is especially important for those who moved or planning to move to another country.
Changes in obtaining permanent residence permit status
Permanent residence permit status gives the right to live in the country permanently, with practically the same rights as Bulgarian citizens. Of course, you…
Online shopping will become more accessible
As EU Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society Mariya Gabriel said, around 30% of shoppers on online resources abandon the idea of making a purchase at the stage of choosing a bank card for payment. This situation benefits no one.
Secondary education in America. Learning English.
Studying at a private American school in Atlanta, Virginia, is not only one of the most productive ways to learn a foreign language, but also a way to acquire progressive self-development skills and to determine your child's future career path.