When running a Bulgarian company while living abroad, managing taxes effectively is essential to avoid double taxation. With the right understanding of the rules, you can ensure that your tax obligations are optimized both in Bulgaria and in your country of residence. This guide expands on the initial points to help you navigate cross-border taxation … Read more
As explained earlier, understanding and using the W-8BEN-E form and the Double Taxation Agreement between Bulgaria and the United States is crucial for reducing or eliminating the 30% withholding tax when receiving income from American clients. However, there are additional steps and aspects that can ease the process and ensure full compliance for Bulgarian companies. … Read more
In addition to the basic dropshipping flow and VAT rules already covered, there are a few additional details to keep in mind when managing a dropshipping business in Bulgaria, especially when dealing with non-EU suppliers and EU customers. Below are more considerations that will help ensure your operations remain compliant with local tax and customs … Read more
How a Bulgarian Company Pays Influencers Abroad: Tax Rules (2025) Working with influencers and content creators from other countries 🌍 has become a standard part of modern digital marketing. Bulgarian companies increasingly collaborate with international creators on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, blogs, and affiliate networks. While the marketing strategy is usually clear, the … Read more
Forming a Bulgarian holding company remains attractive to foreign investors due to its low 10% corporate tax, EU location, and treaty network. However, upcoming shifts—such as the proposed dividend tax increase from 5% to 10% and Bulgaria’s planned transition from BGN to EUR—raise critical questions around tax structuring and profit distribution. These factors directly affect … Read more
Business owners in Bulgaria face a strategic financial decision in 2025–2026: reinvest profits back into the company or distribute dividends while the tax environment remains favorable. The expected increase in dividend tax from 5% to 10% places a stronger emphasis on timing profit distribution, reinvestment efficiency, and long-term strategy. 💼 How does the tax framework … Read more
The anticipated increase in Bulgaria’s dividend tax from 5% to 10% is one of the most discussed fiscal changes for 2025–2026. Although the legislative process is not yet finalized, the strategic impact on foreign investors and business owners is already evident. Bulgaria is known for one of the lowest tax burdens in the EU. This … Read more
In this article, we will review the most important changes expected in 2026 that foreign investors and business owners in Bulgaria need to start preparing for now. Timely planning in the areas of taxation, accounting, and financial processes can save significant costs and administrative effort. 💼 Expected increase in the dividend tax Currently, the dividend … Read more
In this article, we will look at how Bulgarian companies and their owners can prepare in advance for a potential increase in the dividend tax from 5% to 10%. In such a case, timely profit distribution can lead to significant savings and improved financial planning. 💼 Understand how dividend distribution works in Bulgaria today In … Read more
Today we’ll explain how OSS (One Stop Shop) quarterly reporting works for Bulgarian companies selling goods or digital services across the EU. 💼 What is OSS? OSS (One Stop Shop) is a special VAT scheme that allows Bulgarian companies to declare and pay VAT on all cross-border B2C sales within the EU through a single return … Read more