Jurisdiction comparison · 2026
Post-Brexit, a UK Ltd is a third-country entity for EU purposes. If you sell across the EU, Bulgaria gives you the passport at less than half the tax rate.
| Bulgaria 🇧🇬 | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 | |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate tax | 10% flat | 25% (19% on <£50K) |
| Dividend tax | 5% | 0% (no WHT) |
| VAT rate | 20% (0% intra-EU B2B) | 20% |
| Min. share capital | BGN 2 (≈ €1) | £1 (Ltd) |
| Setup time | 3-7 business days | 24 hours |
| EU membership | Yes (since 2007) | No (left 2020) |
| Social contributions | ~32% (capped at BGN 4,130/mo) | ~13.8% employer NIC |
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