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Registration of a company for participation in public procurement
Registration of a company for participation in public procurement Question: Hello! I want to create a company that will participate in various public procurements. Can you advise me on this? Thanks in advance! Answer: Hello, To register a company in Bulgaria, to begin with, it is necessary to prepare a set of documents, which will ...
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Farmer insurance
Farmer insurance Question: Hello! I have agricultural land that falls under NATUA 2000. I am eligible to apply and receive compensatory payment. For this purpose, I have to register as a farmer (private person). I am a disability pensioner. My question is, do I have to pay social security for the whole year or is it possible that it is only ...
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Submitting an annual return after the established deadline
Submitting an annual return after the established deadline Question: Hello! I submitted my GDD under Art. 92 of the ZKPO on 04.07.2023 - a few days after the established deadline. I received an email from the NRA confirming the result of the processing, and at the bottom it said: "The Declaration submitted by you under Art. 92 of the ZKPO ...
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Use of company funds for personal needs
Use of company funds for personal needs Question: Hello! Is it proper for the sole owner of the capital of the EOOD to transfer from the company's bank account to the company's personal/individual/ a certain amount of money as an advance/estimated/dividend for the current year 2023? Is it possible for the sole proprietor to use company funds ...
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Maternity leave of a person registered with the Labor Bureau
Maternity leave of a person registered with the Labor Bureau Question: Hello! Since June 2022, I have been registered as unemployed at the labor office. I receive a monthly unemployment benefit from the National Insurance Institute. According to the order, it is clear that the period for which I am entitled to this assistance is June - ...
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Online trading without a registered company
Online trading without a registered company Question: Hello! Am I legally entitled to do online trading without a company and pay profit tax as an individual or do I have to open a company? I have read a lot of information about this, but some things are conflicting and I need some help. Thanks in advance! Answer: Hello, In ...
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Opening of a branch of a foreign company in Bulgaria
Opening of a branch of a foreign company in Bulgaria Question: Hello! I have an operating company (ET) abroad and I deal with translations of official documents. Can I open a branch of this company in Bulgaria and if so, what is the procedure? Thanks in advance! Answer: Hello, In principle, a branch of the foreign company can be ...
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Can an unemployed person receive maternity leave?
Can an unemployed person receive maternity leave? Question: Hello! I am currently unemployed but have been employed for the past eight years. I want to start maternity insurance as a private individual. I am asking for information on what are the options for an unemployed mother-to-be. Thanks in advance! Answer: Hello, Unfortunately, ...
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Which companies are subject to annual closing?
Which companies are subject to annual closing? Question: Hello! I have a company that I shut down last year. Today the accountant tells me that accounting and VAT must be completed. Can it be checked if it is suspended from activity and accordingly should something be closed and carried out on this company? I will provide the name and ...
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Can I receive maternity leave in Bulgaria if I lived in England?
Can I receive maternity leave in Bulgaria if I lived in England? Question: Hello! I have been in England for the past year. I am currently six months pregnant and I am in Bulgaria. Is there a possibility to get maternity here? Thanks in advance! Answer: Hello, In order to receive maternity benefit, you must meet the following ...
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