Tax treatment of services provided by a branch of a foreign trader located in another EU member state to Bulgarian branch of this trader

The registration of a branch of a foreign merchant in Bulgaria does not lead to the creation of a new legal entity, but only to a territorially and organizationally separated part of it.

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Deduction of tax credit for expenses for travel and business trips of the managers of a foreign company, incurred in connection with the activity of its branch in Bulgaria

When registering a branch of a foreign trader in Bulgaria, a question arises whether the expenses for travel and business trips of the managers of the foreign trader, which are reported in Bulgaria, are subject to tax credit deduction.

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Place of reporting of expenses for travel and business trips of managers of a foreign company, made in connection with the activity of its branch in Bulgaria

When registering a branch of a foreign merchant in Bulgaria, the question arises in which country should the expenses for travel and business trips of the managers of the foreign merchant be accounted for.

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Branch of a foreign trader in Bulgaria

I. General provisions

In view of the tax advantages that Bulgaria provides for foreign investors, and taking into account the country’s membership in the European Union, one of the often preferred forms of commercial activity in Bulgaria by traders from other countries is the establishment of a branch of a foreign trader.

The registration of a branch of a foreign trader in Bulgaria does not lead to the creation of a new legal entity, but only to a territorially and organizationally separated part of it. The branch has its headquarters, object of activity, a person who manages it, workers, etc. However, the branch does not own separate property other than that of its principal. Continue reading “Branch of a foreign trader in Bulgaria”

Types of business in Bulgaria

The types of business organizations, most often used in Bulgaria are a Limited Liability Company (LTD/LLC), a Joint-Stock Company (JSC), a branch and a trade representation.

  1. Limited Liability Company (LLC/LTD)

It is the business type most popular among investors and entrepreneurs because of the minimum capital requirements, simplified structure and management. LLC can be established by one or more persons – individuals and/or legal entities. Shareholders in LLC may be Bulgarian and/or foreign individuals and/or legal entities. Continue reading “Types of business in Bulgaria”