Articles and Guides on Taxes, Salary, and Business in Bulgaria

Complete analysis of the economy by region. Interactive map of salaries, unemployment, and population. See where the best places to live in Bulgaria are.

Check property affordability in Bulgaria relative to your salary. Interactive map with prices per sq.m. and rental yields by region.

Complete guide for future entrepreneurs. Learn what documents you need, the costs involved, and how to avoid common registration mistakes.

Complete comparison of taxes and insurance for salary vs. dividend. Learn how to legally save up to EUR 8,700 annually through the hybrid model.

Should you register for VAT? Learn about the EUR 100,000 threshold, benefits of voluntary registration, and how to claim tax credits.

When is each type of contract applicable? Risks of "disguised" employment contracts, comparison of net income and social rights.

Complete guide to accessing EU funds in Bulgaria. Learn the requirements, necessary documents, and how to increase your chances of project approval.

Complete comparison of the six legal business forms in Bulgaria 2026 — including the new VCC (Variable Capital Company, ДПК) for startups. Taxes, liability, contributions, costs, and when to choose each. With a €25,000 annual-income example and a decision matrix.

Complete retirement guide for Bulgaria — 2026 conditions, required documents (UP-2, UP-3), NSSI steps, calculation formula, Pillar II and III. With age/service tables by year and common mistakes that delay the pension.

Complete guide to rental income tax in Bulgaria 2026 — 10% normative-expenses deduction, effective 9% rate, quarterly advance tax, Annex 4 of the annual return by 30 April. Specifics for Airbnb, non-resident owners, and corporate tenants.

How VAT works for online sales to EU consumers in 2026 — €10,000 threshold, OSS through the Bulgarian NRA, IOSS for imports up to €150, the new SME regime for small businesses. Quarterly filing, country rates, common mistakes.

Complete guide to closing a company in Bulgaria — two phases (termination with liquidation and deregistration), 6-month creditor notice, NRA and NSSI notifications, state fees and realistic costs €700-2,000. Steps and common mistakes included.

How to file your Art. 50 PITDA income tax return — with examples for freelancers, landlords, crypto, stocks, dividends, and child tax relief. Deadlines, calculator, and common mistakes.