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Horizons provides compliance solutions to ensure your business in Bulgaria operates in line with Bulgaria labor laws and tax regulations. Businesses benefit from hiring in, investing in, or job outsourcing to, Bulgaria in a range of industries, from customer service, to accounting services, to software development. We also process monthly payroll, and, as an Bulgaria Employer of Record, absorb all local employer liabilities. Partnering with our Bulgaria EOR is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the Bulgaria market.

Note, a Bulgaria Employer of Record is also known as a Bulgaria Professional Employer Organization (PEO).

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Employment contracts in Bulgaria

We strongly recommend that you always provide your employees in Bulgaria with written contracts of employment. These contracts should be written in Bulgarian, use the Bulgarian lev currency, and include details such as compensation, parental leave allowance, vacation allowance, and any other relevant information.

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Working hours in Bulgaria

The limit of a normal working week in Bulgaria is eight hours per day, five days per week. Beyond this, employers must pay overtime rates. 180% of normal wages should be paid on weekdays, 175% on holidays, and 200% on public holidays.

Holiday Schedule in Bulgaria [2024]

Bulgaria has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2024 these holidays are:

Date	Holiday name
1 Jan Monday	New Year’s Day
2 Jan Tuesday	Day off for New Year’s Day
3 Mar Sunday	Liberation Day
1 May Wednesday	Labor Day
3 May Friday	Good Friday
4 May Saturday	Holy Saturday
5 May Sunday	Easter Sunday
6 May Monday	Easter Monday
6 May Monday	St. George’s Day
8 May Wednesday	Day off for St. George’s Day
24 May Friday	Culture and Literacy Day
6 Sep Friday	Unification Day
22 Sep Sunday	Independence Day
1 Nov Friday	Revival Day
24 Dec Tuesday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec Thursday	Second day of Christmas
27 Dec Friday	Christmas holiday

Vacation leave in Bulgaria

Workers in Bulgaria are entitled to at least 20 days of vacation leave per year.

Sick leave in Bulgaria

Employees in Bulgaria are entitled to paid sick leave. The first day is covered by the employer, and any further absence is paid by the state. The compensation for this second period is generally 80% of normal pay for normal sickness, or 90% for workplace-related sickness or injury.

Parental leave in Bulgaria

Female employees in Bulgaria can take 410 days of paid maternal leave( covered by the state). 45 of these days must be taken prior to the birth. Compensation is equivalent to 90% of the employee’s normal salary.

Male employees can take 15 days of paid leave following the birth of their child, and can use the mother’s unused leave (if there is any) after the child is at least six months old.

There are different rules for parents who have more than one child.

Taxation in Bulgaria

In Bulgaria employers and employees must pay social security contributions. Employers cover 60% and 40% of the contributions, which total of 17.3% of salary, plus pension insurance contributions of 5% of salary, and health insurance contributions of 8% of salary.

Employers must also contribute between 0.4% and 1.1% of salaries to workplace accident insurance.

Health coverage in Bulgaria

The National Health Insurance fund covers healthcare in Bulgaria, and all employees (and employers) must contribute to this. For this reason, private health insurance is not generally expected.

Terminations and severance in Bulgaria

Employees in Bulgaria are generally entitled to a minimum of 30 days of notice for terminations. If an employee is terminated due to sickness and has been with their employer for more than five years, they are entitled to severance of at least two months’ pay.

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Compensation laws in Bulgaria

The minimum wage in Bulgaria is BGN 933 per month (in 2024).

Minimum Wage Country Comparison Chart	(Per month in USD)
Switzerland (Geneva)	$4,000
Italy	$2,255
Australia	$1996
Algeria	$156
Uzbekistan	$22

Benefit management in Bulgaria

Building a benefits system for your Bulgarian workforce can be difficult and complicated to navigate if you are not familiar with the country, its customs, and its employment laws. To set it up independently, it can take several weeks and potentially lead to unexpected delays. Horizons can simplify your Bulgaria benefits management. Our Bulgaria experts can handle everything for you, helping you focus on a successful expansion operation.

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What is the difference between a Bulgaria PEO and a Bulgaria EOR?

Generally speaking, the terms “Bulgaria PEO” and “Bulgaria EOR” are used interchangeably.

Can a EOR in Bulgaria hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Bulgaria?

A EOR in Bulgaria can feasibly hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Bulgaria.

However, the ability of Horizons to sponsor your foreign national employee in Bulgaria may be limited due to visa quotas practiced in many countries.

Contact us with your requirements and our Global Mobility team with review the case and get back to you within 2 business days.

How long does Horizons' Bulgaria EOR service take to hire an employee?

In most cases, Horizons’ Bulgaria EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Bulgaria.

Is it possible to get a work visa in Bulgaria?

It is possible to get a work visa in Bulgaria. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Bulgaria are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.

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