The year 2024 will see the entry into force of new EU travel requirements for nationals of countries in respect of which visa-free travel has been established, to be introduced in compliance with Regulation 2018/1240 establishing a European Travel Information
On May 4th, 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union passed a judgment in response to a request for preliminary ruling filed by an administrative court, regarding the application of the Value Added Tax Act (VATA) in Bulgaria,
On 24.03.2023, the Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture published for public discussion a draft of the Ordinance on the Central Registry for Food Traceability, which provides for additional administrative duties for all administrative bodies and traders on the food market. The
An amendment to the Value Added Tax Act came into effect as of January 1st, 2023, allowing for a reduction of VAT and the tax base in the event of a total or partial non-payment for a taxable supply the
On 25.01.2023 in the Bulgarian State Gazette were promulgated amendments to the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act (FRBA) and the Labour Migration and Labour Mobility Act (LMLMA). The amendments are aimed at significantly streamlining EU Blue Card issuance
Non-profit legal entities (NPLEs) listed in the records offices of district courts of justice were required to file for re-registration with the Commercial Register and Register of Non-Profit Legal Entities (CRRNPLE) administered by the Registry Agency by December 31st, 2022.
The Ministry of Energy announced a public discussion on the procedure for supporting renewable energy for households including with construction of photovoltaic systems, pursuant to the National Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Republic of Bulgaria. The tentative date for
In reference to a suit brought against a German insurer represented by Dobrev and Lyutzkanov Attorneys-at-Law, seeking compensation for non-material damages from death of a loved one which occurred in a road traffic accident on German territory, on December 15th,
During 2022 were introduced a number of amendments to the Bulgarian labour legislation, which have significant impact on the relations between employers and employees. In the Labour Code there is already an explicit requirement for written form for any amendments
On 24.10.2022 was held the DBIHK Legal and economic day – a traditional event, during which the members of the DBIHK present practically orientated topics for the business. During this year’s event were discussed topics including the protection of whistleblowers,
