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Bulgaria

Bulgaria

Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Bulgaria

(The data below is for reference only. You may refer to the official government websites or contact us for updates.)

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CapitalSofia
CurrencyBulgarian Lev (BGN)
LanguagesBulgarian, Turkish, Romani
Payroll FrequencyMonthly
GDP per Capita$12,505
Employer Tax19.32% - 20.72%
CapitalSofia
CurrencyBulgarian Lev (BGN)
LanguagesBulgarian, Turkish, Romani
Payroll FrequencyMonthly
GDP per Capita$12,505
Employer Tax19.32% - 20.72%

Talent Landscape Analysis

Bulgaria, a land of rich culture and folklore, is a developing country in the south-eastern part of Europe, with an upper-middle income economy. A part of the European Single Market, the prominent sectors are service and industry. The private sector contributes more than 70% of Bulgarian GDP. In 2021, Bulgaria ranked 35th in the Global Innovation Index published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for the innovative accomplishments of the country.

Major economic Cities

Sofia, Plovdiv

Skills in demand

Professionals, Skilled workers

Bulgaria map

Salary Data

The table mentions the average annual salary in Bulgaria:

Employing in Bulgaria

According to Bulgarian labor law, employees are classified into three categories – one, two, and three. The third category is the most popular and has favorable working conditions. The Council of Ministers does the segregation of employees.

Employee Contract
Leave Policy
Payroll
Taxes
Offboarding & Termination
Visa and Immigration
Employee Contract

Basic

 

Employment contracts signed by both employer and employee can be in any language. However, the Bulgarian authorities can request a copy of the Bulgarian translation (if needed).

 

Probation Period

 

In Bulgaria, the probation period is up to six months.

 

13th Month Pay

 

There is no legal provision for the 13th-month salary. 

 

Employee Benefits

  • Social Security

  • Health Insurance 

  • Accident Insurance

Employee Contract

Basic

 

Employment contracts signed by both employer and employee can be in any language. However, the Bulgarian authorities can request a copy of the Bulgarian translation (if needed).

 

Probation Period

 

In Bulgaria, the probation period is up to six months.

 

13th Month Pay

 

There is no legal provision for the 13th-month salary. 

 

Employee Benefits

  • Social Security

  • Health Insurance 

  • Accident Insurance

Leave Policy

Public and Provincial Holidays

Leave Information

Payroll

Taxes

Offboarding & Termination

Visa and Immigration

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