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US LLC vs Bulgaria EOOD: Real Tax Comparison for American Founders (2026)
A line-by-line comparison of running your business through a US LLC vs a Bulgarian EOOD in 2026 - federal tax, self-employment tax, GILTI, FEIE, and what actually lands in your pocket.
Read article →6 Jul 2026US Citizens Opening a Bulgarian Company: FATCA, FBAR & Form 5471 Playbook (2026)
The compliance side of a Bulgarian EOOD for Americans - what you actually have to file with the IRS and FinCEN, how much it costs, and the traps that create $10,000+ penalties.
Read article →4 Jul 2026Moving Your Dutch BV to Bulgaria: Exit Tax, DGA Salary & Substance Guide (2026)
The practical playbook for Dutch founders relocating to Bulgaria in 2026 — dealing with the box 2 exit tax on your BV, ending DGA obligations, establishing Bulgarian substance, and avoiding CFC challenges.
Read article →4 Jul 2026Netherlands BV vs Bulgaria EOOD: Real Tax Comparison for Dutch Founders (2026)
A line-by-line comparison of the Dutch BV and the Bulgarian EOOD for 2026 — corporate tax, DGA salary, box 2, box 3, and what Dutch founders actually take home on €200k of profit.
Read article →1 Jul 2026Bulgaria Company for Remote Consulting Teams (2026)
How small consulting firms use a Bulgarian EOOD as the invoicing and holding base for a distributed EU team - and where it stops working.
Read article →1 Jul 2026Hiring Your First Employee in Bulgaria: EOOD Payroll Basics (2026)
What it actually costs to hire your first employee through a Bulgarian EOOD, from gross salary to social security to real take-home pay.
Read article →1 Jul 2026Bulgaria VAT Registration: Thresholds, Timing, and Traps (2026)
When your Bulgarian EOOD must register for VAT, when it should register voluntarily, and the compliance mistakes that cost founders money in year one.
Read article →27 Jun 2026Bulgaria Withholding Tax Guide: Royalties, Interest, and Service Fees (2026)
When a Bulgarian company pays a non-resident, withholding tax can apply. This 2026 guide covers every rate (5%, 10%, 15%), treaty reductions, exemptions, the EU Interest & Royalties Directive, and how to actually file and pay.
Read article →27 Jun 2026Bulgaria Company Annual Costs 2026: What You Really Pay
Every recurring cost of a Bulgarian OOD/EOOD after year 1: accounting BGN 150-600/mo, registered address BGN 300-600/yr, payroll, audits, filings and the line items providers hide.
Read article →27 Jun 2026Bulgaria vs Estonia e-Residency: Real Tax and Cost Comparison (2026)
A side by side, founder focused comparison of running a company through Bulgaria vs Estonia e-Residency in 2026: effective tax, setup cost, banking, substance, and which one actually saves you more.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria Company for App Developers and Freelance Engineers
Freelance developers and small app studios use a Bulgarian EOOD to bill Upwork, Toptal, and direct clients at 10% corporate tax.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria Company for Crypto and Web3 Founders: 2026 Guide
How crypto and Web3 founders use a Bulgarian EOOD for token treasury, staking, and trading income at 10% — including MiCA implications.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria Company for Amazon FBA Sellers: VAT, Tax & Setup
Why Amazon FBA sellers across the EU register in Bulgaria — 10% corporate tax, EORI for non-EU imports, and OSS for pan-EU VAT.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria Company for Independent Consultants and Coaches
Consultants and coaches earning €60K–€500K from EU clients use a Bulgarian EOOD to cut their effective tax to under 15%.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria Company for Affiliate Marketers and Performance Marketers
Affiliate income, performance marketing, and lead-gen revenue at 10% corporate tax — without the gambling-affiliate banking headaches.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria Company for Online Course Creators and Info Product Sellers
Course creators selling B2C across the EU face the OSS VAT regime — here's how a Bulgarian EOOD handles it cleanly.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria Company for Marketing and Creative Agencies
Hire affordable talent locally, bill EU clients, pay 10% corporate tax — Bulgaria's a quiet hub for EU marketing agencies.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria Company for Dropshipping: Setup, VAT, and IOSS
Dropshipping from suppliers in China to EU customers — how a Bulgarian EOOD handles IOSS, customer trust, and 10% tax.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria Company for YouTubers, Streamers, and Content Creators
YouTube AdSense, brand sponsorships, Patreon, Twitch — how content creators structure income through a Bulgarian EOOD.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria Company for Active Traders (Forex, Stocks, Crypto)
Active traders save significant tax by holding broker accounts inside a Bulgarian company — but only if you do it right.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria Company for Real Estate and Property Investors
Whether you're holding Bulgarian property or international rentals, here's when a Bulgarian holding structure makes sense.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria Company for Bootstrapped SaaS Founders
If you've crossed $10K MRR as a solo SaaS founder, here's exactly how a Bulgarian EOOD pays you more take-home than any other EU jurisdiction.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria Tax Residency Rules Every EU Founder Should Know
Bulgaria tax residency rules for 2026: 183-day test, centre of vital interests, dual residency tie-breakers, and how to document your move cleanly.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Freelancer vs EOOD in Bulgaria: Which Pays Less Tax?
Bulgaria freelancer (self-insured person) vs EOOD company: full 2026 tax comparison, break-even point, and which structure suits which income level.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria's 10% Corporate Tax: How It Actually Works
How Bulgaria's 10% corporate tax really works in 2026 — base rate, dividend tax, deductible expenses, and the effective rate EU founders actually pay.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Closing or Liquidating a Bulgarian Company: 2026 Guide
How to close or liquidate a Bulgarian EOOD or OOD in 2026 — voluntary liquidation, deregistration, timeline, costs, and how to extract residual capital cleanly.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Relocating to Bulgaria as an EU Founder: 2026 Checklist
A practical relocation checklist for EU founders moving to Bulgaria in 2026 — residency, healthcare, banking, tax residency, and timing.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria's 5% Dividend Tax: How EU Founders Use It
Bulgaria dividend tax in 2026: 5% withholding for individuals, 0% for EU parents, how to time distributions, and how it compares across the EU.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Complete Guide to Bulgaria Company Formation in 2026
Step-by-step Bulgaria company formation guide for EU founders in 2026: legal forms, capital, timelines, costs, and post-registration obligations.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria Payroll & Social Contributions 2026: Rates, Caps, Net Pay
Bulgaria 2026 payroll in plain English: employer cost ~18.92%, employee ~13.78%, minimum wage BGN 1,077, social security cap BGN 4,130. Real net-pay examples for staff and founder-directors.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgarian Accounting & Bookkeeping in 2026: Rules, Fees, E-Invoicing
Complete bookkeeping guide for a Bulgaria company: monthly close, chart of accounts, VAT filings, 2026 e-invoicing rules, audit thresholds and realistic monthly fees (BGN 150-600).
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgarian Business Bank Account 2026: Banks, Docs, EMIs
Which Bulgarian banks open accounts for non-residents in 2026, required documents, realistic 2-6 week timeline, and Wise/Revolut EMI alternatives that work day one.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria vs Estonia: Which EU Jurisdiction Wins in 2026?
Bulgaria vs Estonia for EU founders in 2026: side-by-side comparison of corporate tax, dividend tax, residency, banking, and total cost of ownership.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria for Digital Nomads: Visa, Tax & Setup Guide
How digital nomads relocate to Bulgaria in 2026 — EU vs non-EU routes, freelancer registration, 10% tax, banking, and cost of living in Sofia and Plovdiv.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria vs Cyprus: Tax Comparison for EU Founders
Bulgaria vs Cyprus for company formation in 2026: corporate tax, non-dom regime, dividend rules, substance, and which suits which founder profile.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgaria EORI Registration for EU Importers and Exporters
How a Bulgarian EOOD or OOD gets an EORI number in 2026 for EU and non-EU customs operations — eligibility, process, timing, and common pitfalls.
Read article →16 Jun 2026E-commerce in Bulgaria: Setting Up Your EU Operation
Setting up a Bulgarian e-commerce company in 2026: EOOD, VAT/OSS, payment processors, fulfilment, distance-selling rules, and tax optimisation for EU sellers.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Incorporating a SaaS Startup in Bulgaria: Founder's Guide
Why and how SaaS founders incorporate in Bulgaria in 2026 — EOOD vs holding structure, IP, VAT/MOSS, Stripe, hiring engineers, and exit-ready cap tables.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgarian Holding Company Structures for EU Founders
When a Bulgarian holding company makes sense in 2026 — participation exemption, dividend flow, capital gains, and how it interacts with EU and offshore subs.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Substance Requirements for Bulgarian Companies in the EU
What real substance means for a Bulgarian company in 2026 — ATAD III, CFC rules, place of effective management, and what EU tax authorities now check.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Trademark and IP Protection for Bulgarian Companies
How to protect trademarks, copyrights, software, and trade secrets through a Bulgarian company in 2026 — national, EU, and international routes.
Read article →16 Jun 2026Bulgarian Employment Contracts and Hiring: 2026 Guide
How EU founders hire in Bulgaria in 2026: employment contracts, probation, notice periods, leave, termination, and hiring EU and non-EU staff legally.
Read article →14 Jun 2026Why Bulgaria remains the EU's best-kept tax secret in 2026
A 10% flat corporate tax, 5% dividend tax, and full EU membership — here's why founders keep choosing Sofia.
Read article →9 Jun 2026OOD vs EOOD: which Bulgarian company structure fits you?
Both have a €1 minimum capital and 10% tax — but the differences in ownership, liability, and governance matter.
Read article →2 Jun 2026When (and how) to register for VAT in Bulgaria
Voluntary vs mandatory VAT registration, the VIES system, and what changes once you cross the €50,000 threshold.
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