Bulgaria

Currency
Bulgarian lev (BGN)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
18.92% - 19.62%

About 

Bulgaria

Bulgaria, located in Southeast Europe, is a Balkan nation bordered by Romania, Serbia, North Macedonia, Greece, Turkey, and the Black Sea. The country boasts diverse landscapes, including two major mountain ranges and a scenic Black Sea coastline.

Overview

Population
Approximately 7,050,034
Language
Bulgarian
Capital
Sofia
Currency
Bulgarian lev (BGN)
Country code
+359
Min wage
650.00 BGN/month
Working hours
8 hours a day starting between 8am and 9am
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hours

Payroll

Cycle

Monthly

Avg employer tax

Social security and health insurance contributions total approximately 31% of an employee’s gross salary, with the employer's share ranging between 18.92% and 19.62%.

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer
Social Security (Pension)
7.66%
Additional Mandatory Social Security
2.8%
Sickness and Maternity
2.1%
Unemployment Insurance
0.6%
Accident Insurance
0.4% to 1.1%
Health Insurance
4.8%
VAT

Standard rate of 20%

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays in 2024
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 3 Mar: Liberation Day
  • 30 Apr: Good Friday
  • 1 May: Holy Saturday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 2 May: Easter Sunday
  • 3 May: Easter Monday
  • 4 May: Day off for Labor Day
  • 6 May: St. George's Day
  • 24 May: Culture and Literacy Day
  • 6 Sep: Unification Day
  • 22 Sep: Independence Day
  • 24 Dec: Christmas Eve
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: Second day of Christmas
  • 27 Dec: Christmas holiday
  • 28 Dec: Christmas holiday
Sick days

Employees are entitled to up to 18 months of sick leave. The employer pays 70% of the employee's daily gross remuneration for the first three days. From the fourth day onward, social security covers 80% or 90% of the employee's daily salary, provided the employee has completed at least six months of service or social security contributions.

Maternity leave

Mothers are entitled to 410 days of maternity leave, with 45 days available before childbirth. This leave is paid at 90% of the parent's salary by the National Health Insurance Fund. Additionally, mothers can transfer leave days to the father once the child reaches six months.

Paternity leave

Fathers are entitled to 15 days of paternity leave, paid at 90% of the parent's salary by the National Health Insurance Fund.

Termination Process

Termination

An employer can terminate an employment contract at any time with notice and justification, based on specific grounds outlined in the Bulgarian Labour Code.

Notice Period

For indefinite employment contracts, a notice period of a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of three months must be provided. For fixed-term contracts, a minimum of three months' notice is required.

Severance Pay

The maximum severance payment is one month's salary for dismissal on specific grounds.

Probation Period

The probation period can extend up to six months.

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Tax Calculation

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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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Bulgaria

Bulgaria, located in Southeast Europe, is a Balkan nation bordered by Romania, Serbia, North Macedonia, Greece, Turkey, and the Black Sea. The country boasts diverse landscapes, including two major mountain ranges and a scenic Black Sea coastline.
Contractor Management
EOR
Payroll
Contractor of Record
Currency
Bulgarian lev (BGN)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
18.92% - 19.62%

Overview

Population
Approximately 7,050,034
Language
Bulgarian
Capital
Sofia
Currency
Bulgarian lev (BGN)
Country code
+359
Min wage
650.00 BGN/month
Working hours
8 hours a day starting between 8am and 9am
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hours

Payroll

Salaried Employees
Monthly
Time-Based Employees
Avg employer tax

Social security and health insurance contributions total approximately 31% of an employee’s gross salary, with the employer's share ranging between 18.92% and 19.62%.

Tax Breakdown

Social Security (Pension)
7.66%
Additional Mandatory Social Security
2.8%
Sickness and Maternity
2.1%
Unemployment Insurance
0.6%
Accident Insurance
0.4% to 1.1%
Health Insurance
4.8%

VAT

VAT

Standard rate of 20%

Tax Calculation for Bulgaria
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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How it works

Onboarding Process

Onboarding in Bulgaria typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:

Employment Contracts

Employment contracts in Bulgaria must be in written form and include essential details such as personal information of the parties, place of work, job description, duration of the contract, paid annual leave, notice period, start date, working hours, and basic wage. The contract must also include a description of the type of work to be performed. The standard employment contract is for an unlimited period, but fixed-term contracts are also permissible with explicit agreement between the parties.

Remuneration

Employers are obligated to pay remuneration, which is a fundamental right of the employee as proclaimed in the Bulgarian Constitution. The remuneration may be calculated based on time spent performing duties or on performance results. For low-skilled employment, a minimum wage is set by the Council of Ministers. The Labour Code also determines various types of additional payments, such as pay for overtime, work during official holidays, and night work.

Working Hours

The standard working day in Bulgaria is eight hours, and the workweek is 40 hours. Extended working hours can be established if the production process requires it, provided legal limitations are met. Shorter working hours

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Bulgaria
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Bulgaria, the following key elements should be included:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

Employee Leave Policies

Sick days

Employees are entitled to up to 18 months of sick leave. The employer pays 70% of the employee's daily gross remuneration for the first three days. From the fourth day onward, social security covers 80% or 90% of the employee's daily salary, provided the employee has completed at least six months of service or social security contributions.

Maternity leave

Mothers are entitled to 410 days of maternity leave, with 45 days available before childbirth. This leave is paid at 90% of the parent's salary by the National Health Insurance Fund. Additionally, mothers can transfer leave days to the father once the child reaches six months.

Paternity leave

Fathers are entitled to 15 days of paternity leave, paid at 90% of the parent's salary by the National Health Insurance Fund.

15 Public holidays in Bulgaria
1st
New Year's Day
3rd
Liberation Day
30th
Good Friday
1st
Holy Saturday and Labor Day
2nd
Easter
3rd
Easter
4th
Labor Day
6th
St. George's Day
24th
Culture and Literacy Day
6th
Unification Day
22nd
Independence Day
24th
Christmas Eve
25th
Christmas Day
26th
Second Day of Christmas
27th
Additional Christmas Holidays
28th
Additional Christmas Holidays
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 3 Mar: Liberation Day
  • 30 Apr: Good Friday
  • 1 May: Holy Saturday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 2 May: Easter Sunday
  • 3 May: Easter Monday
  • 4 May: Day off for Labor Day
  • 6 May: St. George's Day
  • 24 May: Culture and Literacy Day
  • 6 Sep: Unification Day
  • 22 Sep: Independence Day
  • 24 Dec: Christmas Eve
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: Second day of Christmas
  • 27 Dec: Christmas holiday
  • 28 Dec: Christmas holiday

Termination Process

Termination

An employer can terminate an employment contract at any time with notice and justification, based on specific grounds outlined in the Bulgarian Labour Code.

Notice Period

For indefinite employment contracts, a notice period of a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of three months must be provided. For fixed-term contracts, a minimum of three months' notice is required.

Severance Pay

The maximum severance payment is one month's salary for dismissal on specific grounds.

Probation Period

The probation period can extend up to six months.

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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Bulgaria

العملة
Bulgarian lev (BGN)
تردد الرواتب
Monthly
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
18.92% - 19.62%

عن 

Bulgaria

Bulgaria, located in Southeast Europe, is a Balkan nation bordered by Romania, Serbia, North Macedonia, Greece, Turkey, and the Black Sea. The country boasts diverse landscapes, including two major mountain ranges and a scenic Black Sea coastline.

ملخص

التركيبة السكانية
Approximately 7,050,034
اللغة
Bulgarian
العاصمة
Sofia
العملة
Bulgarian lev (BGN)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+359
الحد الأدنى للأجور
650.00 BGN/month
ساعات العمل
8 hours a day starting between 8am and 9am
أيام الأسبوع
Monday to Friday
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
40 hours

الرواتب

موعد صرف الرواتب

Monthly

متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

Social security and health insurance contributions total approximately 31% of an employee’s gross salary, with the employer's share ranging between 18.92% and 19.62%.

تحصيل الضرائب

التوزيع الضريبي - صاحب العمل
Social Security (Pension)
7.66%
Additional Mandatory Social Security
2.8%
Sickness and Maternity
2.1%
Unemployment Insurance
0.6%
Accident Insurance
0.4% to 1.1%
Health Insurance
4.8%
ضريبة القيمة المضافة

Standard rate of 20%

العطل / PTO

العطلات الرسمية في عام 2024
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 3 Mar: Liberation Day
  • 30 Apr: Good Friday
  • 1 May: Holy Saturday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 2 May: Easter Sunday
  • 3 May: Easter Monday
  • 4 May: Day off for Labor Day
  • 6 May: St. George's Day
  • 24 May: Culture and Literacy Day
  • 6 Sep: Unification Day
  • 22 Sep: Independence Day
  • 24 Dec: Christmas Eve
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: Second day of Christmas
  • 27 Dec: Christmas holiday
  • 28 Dec: Christmas holiday
الإجازات المرضية

Employees are entitled to up to 18 months of sick leave. The employer pays 70% of the employee's daily gross remuneration for the first three days. From the fourth day onward, social security covers 80% or 90% of the employee's daily salary, provided the employee has completed at least six months of service or social security contributions.

إجازة الأمومة

Mothers are entitled to 410 days of maternity leave, with 45 days available before childbirth. This leave is paid at 90% of the parent's salary by the National Health Insurance Fund. Additionally, mothers can transfer leave days to the father once the child reaches six months.

إجازة الأبوة

Fathers are entitled to 15 days of paternity leave, paid at 90% of the parent's salary by the National Health Insurance Fund.

إنهاء العقد

عملية الإنهاء

Termination

An employer can terminate an employment contract at any time with notice and justification, based on specific grounds outlined in the Bulgarian Labour Code.

Notice Period

For indefinite employment contracts, a notice period of a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of three months must be provided. For fixed-term contracts, a minimum of three months' notice is required.

Severance Pay

The maximum severance payment is one month's salary for dismissal on specific grounds.

Probation Period

The probation period can extend up to six months.

فترة الإشعار
  • In the case of an "indefinite" employment contract, a notice period of a minimum of 30 days or a maximum of three months must be provided.
  • For "limited" employment contracts, a minimum of 3 months' notice must be provided.
مكافأة نهاية الخدمة

The maximum severance payment is one month's salary for dismissal on specific grounds.


فترة الاختبار

The probation period can go up to 6 months.


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تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف الشهرية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الراتب الشهري
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب الشهري
GBP 5,137
الراتب الشهري الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف السنوية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الرواتب السنوية
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب السنوي
GBP 5,137
الراتب السنوي الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
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