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Make a Better-Informed Move Into Bulgaria
Independent data, practical guides, verified local expertise and investor tools for building a business, buying property or establishing a life in Bulgaria.
Bulgaria at a glance · Checked October 2026
Why Invest in BulgariaStart here
What Brings You to Bulgaria?
Four guided paths, each with the numbers, the steps and the people who can help you finish.
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Buy Property
Sofia districts, the coast and ski towns: prices, yields, fees and how foreigners buy.
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Set Up a Business
A streamlined company-registration process and a 10% corporate income-tax rate.
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Get Residency
EU registration, Type D visas, investor routes and Bulgarian citizenship.
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Know the Costs
Salaries, office rents, utilities and taxes: the real cost of operating in Bulgaria.
Cost of Doing Business
Bulgarian Business Directory
Where Bulgarian Business Meets International Investors
Find lawyers, accountants, translators, recruiters and specialist suppliers. Every company has a profile in English and Bulgarian, and listing is free.
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All categories and subcategories →- Legal Services 189 companies
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- Recruitment and HR 92 companies
- IT and Software 535 companies
- Real Estate 490 companies
- Business Consultancy 132 companies
- Construction 964 companies
- Agriculture 129 companies
- All Categories 5,728 companies
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01 Why Bulgaria
Why Invest in Bulgaria
An EU member since 2007, in Schengen since 2025 and in the euro area since January 2026, with a flat 10% tax on company profits and personal income. Twelve advantages, each set out with current figures and sources.
- Cost of Doing Business
- The Workforce
- Low Taxes
- EU, NATO, Euro and Schengen
- Infrastructure
- Universities
02 Business & Tax
Doing Business in Bulgaria
Company forms, registration, taxes, banking, customs and EU funding, explained for foreign founders and investors, with the fees, deadlines and steps.
- How to Register a Company
- Company Forms
- Taxes in Bulgaria
- Banking and Currency
- Customs and Importing
- EU Funds
03 Residency
Living and Working in Bulgaria
Visas, residence permits, work permits and posting rules for EU and non-EU citizens: who needs what, the documents, the fees and how long it takes.
Residency Guide
04 Sectors
Bulgaria’s Industries and Sectors
Sixteen sector profiles, from manufacturing, automotive and IT to energy, logistics and tourism, with output, exports, employers and what is changing.
All 16 Sectors
05 Real Estate
Buying Property in Bulgaria
Prices, rents and yields in Sofia, the coast and the mountains, the fees and taxes, and how foreigners buy homes, land and commercial property.
- Real Estate Guide
- Residential Property
- The Property Market
- Cost of Assets
- Offices and Logistics
- Regions and Locations
06 About Bulgaria
Get to Know Bulgaria
Key facts, history, language, climate, public holidays, food and the people Bulgarians are proud of: the country behind the numbers.
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Bulgaria and Its Neighbours: Taxes and Labour Costs
Tax rates and labour costs in Bulgaria and four other EU countries in the region, from the latest comparable data.
| Measure | Bulgaria | Romania | Hungary | Poland | Czechia |
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| Corporate income tax, 20261 | 10% | 16% | 9% | 19% | 21% |
| Top personal income tax, 20262 | 10% | 10% | 15% | 36% | 23% |
| Standard VAT rate, 20263 | 20% | 21% | 27% | 23% | 21% |
| Labour cost per hour worked, 20254 | €12.0 | €13.6 | €15.2 | €19.1 | €19.8 |
| Net annual earnings, average single worker, 20255 | €14,450 | €13,877 | €15,432 | €19,086 | €20,901 |
| Statutory minimum wage a month, July 20266 | €620 | €825 | €906 | €1,119 | €923 |
- Tax Foundation: Corporate Income Tax Rates in Europe, 2026
- Tax Foundation: Top Personal Income Tax Rates in Europe, 2026
- Tax Foundation: VAT Rates in Europe, 2026
- Eurostat: Labour cost levels by country, 2025 (lc_lci_lev)
- Eurostat: Annual net earnings, 2025 (earn_nt_net)
- Eurostat: Monthly minimum wages, July 2026 (earn_mw_cur)
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Investor tools
Run the Numbers Before You Fly In
Company Tax Calculator
10% profit tax · 5% dividend tax
Profit tax (10%)
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Combined burden 14.5% for a Bulgarian resident individual shareholder who takes all profit as a dividend. Information only, not tax advice.
- 01 Rental Yield Calculator Price, rent, fees and the 10% rental tax: net yield and payback in seconds.
- 02 Province Maps and Figures All 28 provinces on the map with current Eurostat figures, resorts, UNESCO sites and local companies.
- 03 Residency Pathfinder Three questions on nationality, goal and budget: the likely route and your next steps.
- 04 Salary and Labour Cost Checker Gross-to-employer cost for any role, using current Bulgarian contribution rates.
Regions and locations
Six Places to Start. Twenty-Eight to Compare.
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Capital · Services · IT
Sofia
The largest property market and business hub, with Vitosha on its doorstep.
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Manufacturing
Plovdiv
Home of the Trakia Economic Zone and some of the year's largest industrial investments.
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Port · Tourism
Varna
Bulgaria's sea capital: port, university city and coastal property.
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Danube · Logistics
Rousse
The largest Bulgarian city on the Danube, a river port and gateway to Romania.
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Ski · Year-round
Bansko
Pirin ski resort with a growing remote-worker and rental market.
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Port · Energy
Burgas
Southern Black Sea gateway with logistics, energy and resort property nearby.
The library · Since 2004
Twenty Years of Answers on Investing in Bulgaria
Practical guides on costs, labour, tax and law, refreshed for the eurozone era.
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Fact Sheets
Taxes, operating costs, salaries, incentives and the property market, updated for October 2026.
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Taxes in Bulgaria
Profit, income, dividend and VAT rules for companies and individuals.
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Average Salaries
What Bulgarian talent costs by sector and city.
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Economic Charts
Growth, inflation, wages, FDI and public debt against the EU, updated from Eurostat.
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Investment Videos
Interviews and briefings on doing business in Bulgaria.
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Bulgarian Business and Investment News
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Euro
Foreign Investment
Foreign Investment Reaches €2.18bn in the First Half of 2026
Germany, Luxembourg and Austria led the inflows, according to central bank data.
Real Estate
Sofia New-Build Asking Price Averages €2,070 per m²
Colliers counts 7,630 apartments under construction for sale in the capital.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Bulgaria adopt the euro?
Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026, and the euro has been its official currency since that date. Businesses trading and investing with the rest of the euro area no longer need to convert currencies.
What are the corporate and personal income tax rates in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria’s corporate income tax and personal income tax rates are both 10%, and the dividend tax rate is 5%. For a Bulgarian resident individual shareholder who takes all company profit as a dividend, the combined tax burden is 14.5%.
How long does it take to register a company in Bulgaria?
Company registration takes 3–7 working days when the founder is in Bulgaria, or 2–3 weeks for a founder abroad using a lawyer. The online Commercial Register fee is €28.12; opening an operating bank account can take 3–5 weeks for a founder abroad.
What is the minimum capital to start a company in Bulgaria?
The legal minimum capital for a Bulgarian limited company, such as an EOOD or OOD, is €1. Founders of any nationality can establish one, and they do not need to be resident in Bulgaria.
What is the labour cost per hour in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria’s labour cost was €12.0 per hour in 2025, compared with €34.9 per hour across the EU. This provides a benchmark for businesses assessing employment costs.
When did Bulgaria join the EU and the Schengen Area?
Bulgaria has been an EU member since 2007 and a full Schengen member since 1 January 2025. EU membership gives businesses access to the single market, while Schengen membership means no border checks with other Schengen countries.