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Residence for Trade Representative / Investment
BulgariaInvestor Visahigh confidence
10% flat income tax — EU's lowest. 5% dividend tax EU passport at 5 years. Low cost of living. Burgas/Sofia growing expat base.
Investment
Business registration or BG company + proof of funds
Processing
4 months
Min stay
183 days/year
Tax rate
10% flat income tax — EU's lowest. 5% dividend tax
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Demand score5/100
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Key Details
Leads to PRYes
PR after5.0 years
Dual citizenship—
Remote work—
Healthcare includedNo
Crypto accepted—
Same-sex recognised—
RenewableYes
Stay Requirements
Trade-representative/investment residence; renewal generally requires genuine residence in Bulgaria
medium confidenceHighlights
- 10% flat income tax
- Path to EU citizenship
- Investment through business registration
- Growing expat community
- Fast processing time
The catch
- You have to actually live there. At least 183 days a year in-country — this becomes your main home, not a paper residency.
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What could change
Economic fluctuations could affect investment opportunities.
Tax Notes
Bulgaria has a flat income tax rate of 10%, applicable to residents.