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The fiscalization requirements in Bulgaria are very rigorous and there are many mandatory rules which need to be followed. There are obligations regarding the mandatory use of fiscal devices as well as specific declaration procedures for the POS SW.
Bulgaria
Currently, the main fiscal regulation in Bulgaria, based on fiscal device, is from 2006. Many updates to Ordinance H-18, have been made in the last years. Deadlines, adjustments, mandatory or non-obligatory rules were introduced. Some of the important new requirements are the USN generated by POS software at the beginning of the transaction, the use of a QR code on the receipt layout, special voucher handling, special rules for e-shops, the transition of the official currency to EUR, etc.
Type of fiscalization: Hardware
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A proposal for VAT in the digital age (ViDA) has been approved.
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Announced changes in VAT rates for restaurants in Bulgaria
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Author: Nikolina Basić
Bulgaria’s 2025 draft budget includes a proposed return to the standard 20% VAT rate on restaurant services and bread, ending the temporary reduction to 9%. This adjustment aims to stabilize tax revenue, with other VAT and tax rates remaining unchanged. The Bulgarian Ministry of Finance has announced the Prime Minister's proposed tax measures for the 2025 budget. Key among these proposals is the r... Read more
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Bulgarian retailers prepare for Euro transition
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Author: Nikolina Basić
Retail chains in Bulgaria are actively preparing for the transition from the Bulgarian leva to the euro, focusing on regulatory coordination with the Ministry of Economy and the Commission for Consumer Protection. While the official date for the euro adoption remains unknown, businesses are gearing up for dual pricing labels starting in March, and discussions on fiscalization and other technical a... Read more
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Bulgaria proposes tax amendments
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Author: Nikolina Basić
The Bulgarian Ministry of Finance has released a series of proposed tax amendments for public consultation, aiming to align national laws with EU regulations and enhance VAT administration. The acts refer to: Draft Ordinance amending and supplementing Ordinance No. 5 of October 4, 2007 on the terms and conditions for acquisition, registration, payment, and trading of government securities; Draft Law on Amendments and Supplements to the Law on Corporate Income Taxation; Draft Law on Amendments and Supplements to the Law on Personal Income Taxes; and Draft Law on Amendments and Supplements to the Law on Value Added Tax and the reasons for it. Read more
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Announcement regarding the transition to the next stage of work on the introduction of the euro in the Republic of Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Author: Nikolina Basić
The Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) of Bulgaria has announced the transition to the next stage of the euro introduction, focusing on the readiness of the non-banking financial sector, including securities markets, investment intermediaries, insurers, and market infrastructures. Key deadlines include preparing information systems by November 30, 2024, and completing system adaptations by Mar... Read more
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Law on the introduction of the euro in the Republic of Bulgaria (BG)
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Author: Kristina Dosen
The purpose of the law is to determine the general requirements of the process of introducing the euro as an official currency in Bulgaria. The law has been voted by the national ambassador, and official introductions are still pending; after that, the other deadlines can be determined. The law has been voted, although Bulgaria has not yet met the criteria for joining the Eurozone, which is one of the most important conditions. Read more
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Law on the introduction of the euro in the Republic of Bulgaria (EN)
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Author: Kristina Dosen
The purpose of the law is to determine the general requirements of the process of introducing the euro as an official currency in Bulgaria. The law has been voted by the national ambassador, and official introductions are still pending; after that, the other deadlines can be determined. The law has been voted, although Bulgaria has not yet met the criteria for joining the Eurozone, which is one of the most important conditions. Read more
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