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EU VAT and OSS for a Bulgarian EOOD: The 2026 Guide for Online Sellers
How VAT actually works when a Bulgarian EOOD sells digital products, courses or goods across the EU: the EUR 10,000 threshold, OSS registration, marketplace rules, invoicing and the filing calendar.
Read article →11 Sep 2026Greece IKE vs Bulgaria EOOD: Real Tax Comparison for Greek Founders (2026)
A Greek IKE pays 22% corporate tax plus 5% on dividends and heavy EFKA contributions. A Bulgarian EOOD lands at 14.5% with a capped social base. Full 2026 numbers and substance rules.
Read article →11 Sep 2026Finland Oy vs Bulgaria EOOD: Real Tax Comparison for Finnish Founders (2026)
A Finnish Oy pays 20% corporate tax and then up to 34% on dividends, landing near 40% on distributed profit. A Bulgarian EOOD lands at 14.5%. Full 2026 numbers, exit tax and substance rules.
Read article →8 Sep 2026Czechia s.r.o. vs Bulgaria EOOD: Real Tax Comparison for Czech Founders (2026)
Czech corporate tax rose to 21% and dividends cost 15%, while Bulgaria charges 10% and 5%. We compare the real 2026 numbers on EUR 150,000 profit, Czech CFC and exit rules, and the compliant way to structure the move.
Read article →8 Sep 2026Poland Sp. z o.o. vs Bulgaria EOOD: Real Tax Comparison for Polish Founders (2026)
Polish CIT is 19% (9% for small taxpayers) plus up to 10.8% solidarity levy, while Bulgaria charges a flat 10% corporate and 5% dividend tax. Here are the real numbers on EUR 150,000 profit, CFC risks and what actually works in 2026.
Read article →8 Sep 2026Ireland Ltd vs Bulgaria EOOD: Real Tax Comparison for Irish Founders (2026)
Ireland's 12.5% (now 15% for large groups) corporate rate is famous, but Irish founders pay up to 52% personal tax to take money out. Bulgaria's 10% corporate and 5% dividend tax often wins on the full journey. Real 2026 numbers inside.
Read article →7 Sep 2026Norway AS vs Bulgaria EOOD: Real Tax Comparison for Norwegian Founders (2026)
Norway combines 22% corporate tax with a dividend tax that grosses up to roughly 37.8%, plus a wealth tax and an exit tax. Here is how a Bulgarian EOOD compares in 2026.
Read article →7 Sep 2026Switzerland GmbH vs Bulgaria EOOD: Cost and Tax Comparison (2026)
Swiss corporate tax can be competitive, but capital requirements, cantonal variation, social charges and running costs are not. Here is the 2026 comparison against a Bulgarian EOOD.
Read article →7 Sep 2026Denmark ApS vs Bulgaria EOOD: Real Tax Comparison for Danish Founders (2026)
Denmark taxes company profit at 22% and dividends at up to 42%. Bulgaria charges 10% and 5%. Here is the full 2026 maths, the exit-tax rules, and what actually has to move.
Read article →6 Sep 2026Sweden AB vs Bulgaria EOOD: Real Tax Comparison for Swedish Founders (2026)
Swedish AB profits face 20.6% corporate tax plus 3:12 rules on dividends, and salary can reach 55%. Bulgaria totals 14.5%. The 2026 numbers, exit rules and what has to move.
Read article →6 Sep 2026Bulgaria Tax Residency for Digital Nomads: The 183-Day Rule Explained (2026)
How Bulgarian personal tax residency actually works in 2026: the 183-day count, the centre of vital interests test, what your old country still claims, and the paperwork that proves it.
Read article →6 Sep 2026Austria GmbH vs Bulgaria EOOD: Real Tax Comparison for Austrian Founders (2026)
Austrian GmbH profits face 23% corporate tax plus 27.5% KESt on dividends, an effective 44%. Bulgaria lands at 14.5%. Full 2026 numbers, exit tax rules and what actually has to move.
Read article →3 Sep 2026Portugal After NHR: Is Bulgaria the Better Option in 2026?
With the old NHR regime closed and IFICI limited to a narrow list of activities, many founders in Portugal now face standard rates. Here is how Portugal 2026 compares to a Bulgarian EOOD at 10% corporate and 5% dividend tax.
Read article →3 Sep 2026Belgium BV vs Bulgaria EOOD: Tax Comparison for Belgian Founders (2026)
A Belgian BV pays 25% corporate tax and 30% withholding on dividends, with heavy social contributions for company directors. A Bulgarian EOOD pays 10% and 5%. Full 2026 comparison, VVPRbis rules and what substance you need.
Read article →3 Sep 2026Italy SRL vs Bulgaria EOOD: Real Tax Comparison for Italian Founders (2026)
Italian SRL profits are taxed at 24% IRES plus IRAP and INPS gestione separata contributions. A Bulgarian EOOD pays 10% corporate tax and 5% on dividends. Here is the full 2026 comparison, including exit tax and CFC rules.
Read article →1 Sep 2026Spain SL vs Bulgaria EOOD: Real Tax Comparison for Spanish Founders (2026)
A Spanish SL pays 25% corporate tax, up to 28% on dividends and the autonomo quota on top. A Bulgarian EOOD taxes profit at 10% and dividends at 5%. 2026 numbers, Beckham Law comparison and substance rules.
Read article →1 Sep 2026Bulgarian Freelancer Registration vs EOOD: Which Costs Less in 2026?
Registering as a Bulgarian freelancer (self-insured person) can beat an EOOD at low income and lose badly at high income. Full 2026 cost comparison with break-even numbers and the 25% expense deduction.
Read article →1 Sep 2026France SASU vs Bulgaria EOOD: Real Tax Comparison for French Founders (2026)
French founders pay 25% corporate tax plus 30% flat tax on dividends and heavy social charges. A Bulgarian EOOD taxes profit at 10% and dividends at 5%. Full 2026 numbers, exit tax and substance rules.
Read article →22 Jul 2026Moving from Germany to Bulgaria: The Wegzugsteuer Guide (2026)
Germany's exit tax under §6 AStG catches most founders off guard. The three structures that actually work, the 7-year instalment plan, and how to time the move.
Read article →22 Jul 2026UK Ltd vs Bulgaria EOOD: Real Tax Comparison Post-Brexit (2026)
UK corporation tax hit 25% and dividend allowance is £500. A Bulgarian EOOD saves a higher-rate UK founder about £50k a year. Numbers, trade-offs, and when to actually move.
Read article →22 Jul 2026Germany GmbH vs Bulgaria EOOD: Real Tax Comparison for German Founders (2026)
Full 2026 tax comparison: German GmbH pays ~47% on distributed profit vs Bulgarian EOOD at 14.5%. Real numbers, when to switch, and where a GmbH still wins.
Read article →16 Jul 2026US Expat Guide: Combining the FEIE with a Bulgarian EOOD (2026)
You already qualify for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. Adding a Bulgarian EOOD on top can push your effective tax rate close to zero on the first ~$130k and to ~15% on everything above - if you set the salary right.
Read article →16 Jul 2026Paying Yourself from a Bulgarian EOOD as a US Citizen: Salary, Dividends & GILTI (2026)
The three levers - director salary, dividend, and GILTI inclusion - decide whether your Bulgarian EOOD saves you 20 percentage points of tax or barely breaks even. A practical playbook for US owners.
Read article →16 Jul 2026Bulgaria vs Puerto Rico Act 60 for US Founders (2026)
Puerto Rico Act 60 promises 4% corporate tax and 0% on dividends - but only if you actually move there. Bulgaria gives you 10% + 5% from anywhere in the EU. The honest side-by-side for US founders in 2026.
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 →6 Jul 2026US 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 →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 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 →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 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 →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 →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 →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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 2026Bookkeeping in Bulgaria 2026: Monthly Fees BGN 120-350
What a Bulgarian accountant really charges per month in 2026, the fixed filing calendar (14th, 25th, 30 June, 30 September), VAT and payroll add-ons, and the mistakes that trigger fines.
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 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 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.
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