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Bulgaria PEO &
Employer of Record

SALARY PAYMENT IN Bulgarian lev (BGN, Лв)

CONTRACT LANGUAGES Bulgarian / English

PAYROLL TAX 18.92% – 19.62%

PAYROLL CYCLE Monthly

TIME TO HIRE 24 hours
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The Horizons PEO solution allows you to hire in Bulgaria, without setting up a costly subsidiary.

Horizons has the most fair price point for Bulgaria PEO on the market with zero hidden fees. Contact us for a cost breakdown

With extensive experience in the Bulgaria hiring market, Horizons can hire new employees in as little as 24 hours.

Horizons' HR management platform was built to easily manage Bulgaria & international teams, based on client feedback at each step of development.

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SIMPLE, COMPLIANT HIRING WITH HORIZONS PEO

Hire in Bulgaria

Horizons provides compliance solutions to ensure your business in Bulgaria operates in line with Bulgaria labor laws and tax regulations. Businesses benefit from hiring in, investing in, or job outsourcing to, Bulgaria in a range of industries, from customer service, to accounting services, to software development. We also process monthly payroll, and, as an Bulgaria Employer of Record, absorb all local employer liabilities. Partnering with our Bulgaria PEO is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the Bulgaria market.

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PEO Platform Hire in Bulgaria, and pay employees through our platform or app.	PEO Cost Our Bulgaria PEO solution is the most affordable on the market.	Time-to-hire Fast onboarding in Bulgaria, hire in as little as 24 hours.
Contracts We draft labor contracts compliant with Bulgarian labor law.	Local Benefits We administer all mandatory benefits and contributions in Bulgaria.	185+ Countries It doesn’t stop with Bulgaria — we are an international PEO

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Employment Laws

Employment contracts in Bulgaria

We strongly recommend that you always provide your employees in Bulgaria with written contracts of employment. These contracts should be written in Bulgarian, use the Bulgarian lev currency, and include details such as compensation, parental leave allowance, vacation allowance, and any other relevant information.

Fixed-term

Probationary period	3 – 6 months
Termination notice period	30 days minimum, 90 days standard
Severance	1 – 4 months’ salary, depending on type of termination

Indefinite

Probationary period	3 – 6 months
Termination notice period	30 days minimum, 90 days standard
Severance	1 – 4 months’ salary, depending on type of termination

Working hours in Bulgaria

The limit of a normal working week in Bulgaria is eight hours per day, five days per week. Beyond this, employers must pay overtime rates. 180% of normal wages should be paid on weekdays, 175% on holidays, and 200% on public holidays.

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Public holidays in Bulgaria

Holiday Schedule in Bulgaria [2023]

Bulgaria has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2023 these holidays are:

Date	Holiday name
1 Jan Sunday	New Year’s Day
2 Jan Monday	Day off for New Year’s Day
3 Mar Friday	Liberation Day
14 Apr Friday	Good Friday
15 Apr Saturday	Holy Saturday
16 Apr Sunday	Easter Sunday
17 Apr Monday	Easter Monday
1 May Monday	Labor Day
6 May Saturday	St. George’s Day
8 May Monday	Day off for St. George’s Day
24 May Wednesday	Culture and Literacy Day
6 Sep Wednesday	Unification Day
22 Sep Friday	Independence Day
1 Nov Wednesday	Revival Day
24 Dec Sunday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec Tuesday	Second day of Christmas
27 Dec Wednesday	Christmas holiday

Vacation leave in Bulgaria

Workers in Bulgaria are entitled to at least 20 days of vacation leave per year.

Sick leave in Bulgaria

Employees in Bulgaria are entitled to paid sick leave. The first day is covered by the employer, and any further absence is paid by the state. The compensation for this second period is generally 80% of normal pay for normal sickness, or 90% for workplace-related sickness or injury.

Parental leave in Bulgaria

Female employees in Bulgaria can take 410 days of paid maternal leave( covered by the state). 45 of these days must be taken prior to the birth. Compensation is equivalent to 90% of the employee’s normal salary.

Male employees can take 15 days of paid leave following the birth of their child, and can use the mother’s unused leave (if there is any) after the child is at least six months old.

There are different rules for parents who have more than one child.

Taxation in Bulgaria

In Bulgaria employers and employees must pay social security contributions. Employers cover 60% and 40% of the contributions, which total of 17.3% of salary, plus pension insurance contributions of 5% of salary, and health insurance contributions of 8% of salary.

Employers must also contribute between 0.4% and 1.1% of salaries to workplace accident insurance.

Health coverage in Bulgaria

The National Health Insurance fund covers healthcare in Bulgaria, and all employees (and employers) must contribute to this. For this reason, private health insurance is not generally expected.

Terminations and severance in Bulgaria

Employees in Bulgaria are generally entitled to a minimum of 30 days of notice for terminations. If an employee is terminated due to sickness and has been with their employer for more than five years, they are entitled to severance of at least two months’ pay.

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Compensation laws in Bulgaria

The minimum wage in Bulgaria is €311.9 per month (in 2020).

Minimum Wage Country Comparison Chart	(Per month in USD)
Switzerland (Geneva)	$4,000
Italy	$2,255
Australia	$1996
Algeria	$156
Uzbekistan	$22

Benefit management in Bulgaria

Building a benefits system for your Bulgarian workforce can be difficult and complicated to navigate if you are not familiar with the country, its customs, and its employment laws. To set it up independently, it can take several weeks and potentially lead to unexpected delays. Horizons can simplify your Bulgaria benefits management. Our Bulgaria experts can handle everything for you, helping you focus on a successful expansion operation.

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FAQs

What is the difference between a Bulgaria PEO and a Bulgaria EOR?

A Bulgaria PEO and a Bulgaria EOR are two types of companies which specialize in providing human resources services to businesses in Australia.

The main difference between a Bulgaria PEO and a Bulgaria EOR is in the scope of their services.

Australia PEOs provide a full range of HR services, including payroll, benefits administration, and employee recruiting—all under one roof as a co-employer. Engaging a Bulgaria PEO is essentially outsourcing your HR duties in Australia.

Australia EORs actually take over as the legal employer of your employees based abroad. Australia EORs become responsible for labor compliance for your employees in Australia.

At Horizons, we offer both PEO and EOR services in Australia. Get in touch now and let us know what service you are seeking.

Can a PEO in Bulgaria hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Bulgaria?

A PEO in Bulgaria can feasibly hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Bulgaria.

However, the ability of Horizons to sponsor your foreign national employee in Bulgaria may be limited due to visa quotas practiced in many countries.

Contact us with your requirements and our Global Mobility team with review the case and get back to you within 2 business days.

How long does Horizons' Bulgaria PEO service take to hire an employee?

In most cases, Horizons’ Bulgaria PEO can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Bulgaria.

Is it possible to get a work visa in Bulgaria?

It is possible to get a work visa in Bulgaria. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Bulgaria are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.

hire in Bulgaria

Bulgaria PEO & Employer of Record

SIMPLE, COMPLIANT HIRING WITH HORIZONS PEO

Hire in Bulgaria

Facts & Stats

stay compliant with Bulgaria labor laws

Employment Laws

Employment contracts in Bulgaria

Fixed-term

Indefinite

Working hours in Bulgaria

Hire compliantly in Bulgaria without a local entity.

Public holidays in Bulgaria

Vacation leave in Bulgaria

Sick leave in Bulgaria

Parental leave in Bulgaria

Taxation in Bulgaria

Health coverage in Bulgaria

Terminations and severance in Bulgaria

hassle-free Bulgaria compensation & benefits

Compensation & benefits

Compensation laws in Bulgaria

Benefit management in Bulgaria

Hire in Bulgaria in 24h without your own local entity.

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