🇧🇬 Bulgaria
A cultural and economic crossroads with growing opportunities, attractive taxes, and a vibrant environment for investors, startups, and remote professionals.

Bulgaria Citizenship and Naturalization

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B+Global Rank: 50
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Citizenship by Descent |
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Naturalizations |
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Spouse Naturalization |
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Birthright Citizenship |
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Economic Citizenship (Investment) |
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Other Provisions |
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Citizenship by Exception |
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Taxation Overview
Personal Tax Overview: Bulgaria 🇧🇬
Key information about personal taxation in Bulgaria
Tax Residency
Normal rule: 183 days
Special rule: No information
Special Tax Regime
No information
Dividend Tax
5%
Dividend tax is 5 percent final withholding tax at source. Dividends and liquidation proceeds paid by Bulgarian and foreign entities are subject to this tax. Non-residents not subject to withholding must report and pay it themselves.
Capital Gains Tax
10%
Capital gains tax is 10 percent for Bulgarian tax residents and is withheld at 10 percent for non-residents. It applies to gains from disposal of property, vehicles, securities, and other financial instruments, with certain exemptions for long-held real estate and public company securities.
Property Rental Income
10%
Property rental income is subject to a 10 percent flat personal income tax in Bulgaria. A statutory deduction of 10 percent of the gross rental income is allowed for tax purposes, and tax is generally paid on a quarterly advance basis with a final annual settlement.
Property Tax
Yes
Property tax in Bulgaria is levied annually by each municipality. The tax rate ranges from 0.01 percent to 0.45 percent of the tax value of the property, depending on the municipality.
Inheritance Tax
No
Inheritance tax in Bulgaria is not applied. Property received through inheritance is generally exempt from personal income tax, though other local taxes or fees may apply.
Wealth Tax
No
Bulgaria does not impose a net wealth or worth tax on individuals.
VAT
20%
The standard VAT rate in Bulgaria is 20 percent.
CFC Laws
No
Bulgaria does not have personal CFC (controlled foreign corporation) rules; only corporate CFC rules apply.
