You have a client ready to sign, your service is clear, and new projects are already in the pipeline. Then comes a practical question: should you work under Bulgaria’s free profession regime or establish an EOOD? The decision may look administrative, but it affects taxation, social security, business expenses, access to money and future growth. … Read more
For a growing e-commerce business, expanding into Europe often means changing the location of inventory before changing anything else. Products may be moved closer to customers, placed in a third-party logistics centre or distributed across several fulfilment locations to improve delivery times. A Bulgarian company, for example, may decide to send part of its inventory … Read more
Can your Bulgarian company pay your rent for the apartment where you live? The short answer is yes — the company can make the payment. However, paying the landlord from a corporate bank account does not automatically make the full amount a legitimate business expense for tax purposes. The correct treatment depends on several factors: … Read more
Import VAT in Bulgaria Importing goods from outside the European Union is a routine part of business for many Bulgarian companies. Once goods enter Bulgaria and are released for free circulation, VAT may become due as part of the customs clearance process. For a VAT-registered business, however, the key question is not simply whether VAT … Read more
Bulgarian Company Registered? Your First 30 Days Checklist Registering a company in Bulgaria gives your business a legal structure, but it does not automatically make the business ready for daily operations. The first month is when accounting, VAT, banking, social security and document procedures start to take shape. New business owners naturally focus on customers … Read more
Storing Goods in the EU? You May Need Another VAT Registration Expanding into a second EU warehouse can improve delivery times, reduce fulfilment delays and bring stock closer to customers. It can also create a VAT obligation that many businesses do not expect. A Bulgarian VAT number does not automatically cover stock held across the … Read more
When Should You Register for VAT in Bulgaria? Many new business owners assume that VAT becomes relevant only after the company reaches a certain level of sales. In practice, turnover is only one part of the VAT registration rules. A company with modest revenue may still need VAT registration in Bulgaria because it provides services … Read more
How to Issue Invoices Correctly? An invoice is often prepared at the end of a sale, but the important decisions come earlier. The supplier must identify the actual supply, the relevant date, the customer’s status and the correct VAT treatment. If one of these elements is wrong, a document that looks professional may still be … Read more
Can You Work Under a Labour Contract and Own a Company in Bulgaria? You can work under a labour contract and own a company in Bulgaria at the same time. For example, you may be the sole owner of an EOOD or hold shares in an OOD while another business employs you. The important distinction … Read more
Social Security for Company Owners and Freelancers in 2026 Foreign entrepreneurs often ask whether owning a Bulgarian company automatically creates a social security obligation. In practice, company ownership and active business involvement are not the same thing. The correct treatment depends on what the owner actually does, how they receive income and whether they already … Read more