Asset protection through Bulgarian private foundation

Is it the end of financial privacy thanks to Common Reporting Standard (CRS), FATCA and other new laws? Can a Bulgarian foundation help you?

Back in the day, financial privacy was considered a basic human right but, with the rise of cross-border terrorism, tax evasion and money laundering, the major governments of the world are fighting to bring transparency to international financial transactions. This is a noble cause and we all support it. But due to this issue, the law-abiding citizens are at the risk of their privacy being invaded. The never-ending leaks from major banks are a new challenge and do not seem to stop. Continue reading “Asset protection through Bulgarian private foundation”

New rules for registration of NGOs in BULSTAT Register

New rules for registration of non-profit organizations (NGOs) in BULSTAT Register in Bulgaria came into force on 01.05.2016.

The register now functions as centralized electronic registry which implements registration and issuance of reports and certificates of recorded circumstances. Thus any foundation, association, trade union organization or community center will have its own electronic file, similar to the Commercial Register.

The representatives of NGOs will have the opportunity to use automated electronic services of BULSTAT Register – to submit electronic documents and make electronic references. Continue reading “New rules for registration of NGOs in BULSTAT Register”