Practical knowledge, founder stories and news about starting a business, taxes and life in Bulgaria.
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Follow the Founder Roadmap – from “Is Bulgaria right for me?” all the way to growth, in the right order.
Bulgaria vs Estonia, Cyprus, Romania & the UK
Which country is right for your business? The full country comparison for founders.
Formation & Law
Dozens of providers, prices from €89 to well over €1,700, and marketing that promises guarantees no one can give. The four provider types, the red flags to watch for, and ten questions to ask before you sign. Final part of our formation series.
Formation & Law
Almost every provider advertises remote formation – and for the registration it is largely true. But power of attorney, apostille, capital account and above all the bank draw the real line. What works from abroad, what doesn't, and when one flight beats it all. Part 4 of our formation series.
Formation & Law
Formation offers range from €89 to €1,700 – and neither number tells you what you will actually pay. Every one-off and recurring cost of a Bulgarian EOOD, the six places hidden costs hide, and how to compare offers properly. Part 3 of our formation series.
Formation & Law
Name check, notarized signatures, capital account, Commercial Register, EIK, bank and VAT: the complete formation process for a Bulgarian EOOD in the right order – with realistic timelines. Part 2 of our formation series.
Formation & Law
10% corporate tax, euro, EU membership – Bulgaria sounds tempting. But what is actually different from home, where do the real costs and risks hide, and who is the move right for? Part 1 of our five-part formation series.
Formation & Law
If you want to start a business, register a property, or access public records in Bulgaria, there’s one central hub you can’t miss: the official online …
Formation & Law
Anyone wishing to start a business in Bulgaria faces an important decision: which legal form is the right one? Bulgarian business forms offer a wide range of …
Taxes & Finance
Since 1 January 2026 the euro is Bulgaria's official currency. What that means for your share capital, accounting and VAT – and the deadline existing companies must meet by the end of 2026.
Taxes & Finance
Bulgaria is not only known for its low cost of living and beautiful nature – the tax system in Bulgaria is also considered one of the most attractive in the …
Relocation & Living
Moved from Bansko to Sofia? Depending on your residence status there are one or two authorities to notify – and the order is not arbitrary. Which deadline runs, why the municipality comes before Migration, and what this typically fails on.
Relocation & Living
Only the owner signs – the tenants do not, and they do not have to go to the notary either. What belongs in the declaration, which notarisation type matches which status, and why a married couple needs two originals.
Relocation & Living
Ask this in any expat group and you get three contradictory answers – and all three can be right. Why that happens, which three procedures keep getting confused, and which type of notarisation actually belongs to your residence status.
These posts are founder interviews from our book. They describe what building a business in Bulgaria is like — they are not records of projects we delivered.
Founder Stories
In recent years, Bulgaria has become an exciting destination for entrepreneurs. Especially for people in the creative industries, the country offers …
Founder Stories
Starting a business in Bulgaria can be both an exciting adventure and a real test of patience. Nadya and Aleks took that leap with Imagine Travel (nowadays …
Founder Stories
Sometimes life forces us to make decisions we never imagined – and that’s exactly how Mikhail’s journey to Bulgaria began.The experienced copywriter from …
Founder Stories
Back then, I first approached the idea of starting a business in Bulgaria from a purely theoretical perspective. It quickly becomes clear that there are …
Founder Stories
Monika Marinova is a prime example of how personal drive and strategic thinking can lead to entrepreneurial success – especially in Bulgaria. Those looking …
Founder Stories
In the dynamic world of culinary arts, there are few stories as shaped by determination and passion as that of Hristo Mirchev, founder and CEO of HM …
Learning Bulgarian
Duolingo – that app with the green, wide-eyed owl mascot that stalks you with push notifications more persistently than your mother-in-law when you skip …
Discover Bulgaria
Every year, the small town of Bansko at the foot of the Pirin Mountains turns into one of the most exciting meeting points for digital nomads in Europe: the …
Discover Bulgaria
Bulgaria – a country that many people only know for its Black Sea coast or affordable vacations. But this country, located in the heart of Southern Europe …
Business Ideas
Starting a language school in Bulgaria might sound like a distant dream for many expats. But for Amy Sabella, it became reality. Originally from New York …
Business Ideas
Some business ideas are born at the drawing board – others right in the saddle. That was the case for Frank Op Den Kamp, a Dutchman who moved to Bulgaria and …
Business Ideas
You want to start your own business – maybe even in Bulgaria? Then the first thing you need is a solid business idea. But what actually makes a good idea? …
Economy & News
Bulgaria's economy maintained solid growth in the second quarter of 2025. GDP rose by 3.1% year-on-year, mirroring the gains seen in Q1, and increased 0.7% …
