Thinking about bringing your business to Europe but not ready for the cost and paperwork of a full company? For non-EU companies, a trade representative office is one of the lightest, lowest-cost ways to get an officially recognized presence in Bulgaria. And it comes with a valuable bonus: the person who runs it can obtain…

More people with Bulgarian roots around the world want to restore their connection to Bulgaria and with it, the citizenship of a European Union member state. Acquiring Bulgarian citizenship by descent is a privileged route, but after the recent legislative changes the procedure requires precise documentary preparation. Who can acquire citizenship under Article 15 BCA…

Setting Up a Trade Rep Office in Bulgaria? Here's Why the D Visa Gets Refused Registering a trade representative office with the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) remains one of the most accessible routes for non-EU companies to establish a presence on the Bulgarian and European market, and for their representatives to obtain…

Foreign Workers in Bulgaria in 2026: What the Employment Agency’s Statistics Show and How Employers Should Prepare The Bulgarian labor market is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. The data presented by the Employment Agency (EA) show that hiring workers from third countries is no longer an exception, but a sustainable strategy for a growing number of…

🌍We are pleased to announce that AS Legal has partnered with Citizen Remote in supporting their global community of digital nomads and remote workers! As we often review here, relocating and working internationally often involves complex legal challenges. Through this partnership, we strive to provide Citizen Remote users with direct access to our expertise in…

Bulgaria has become an increasingly attractive destination for international entrepreneurs, investors, and companies looking to establish a presence in the European Union. One of the most popular legal pathways for non-EU nationals to obtain a Bulgarian residence permit is through the registration of a Trade Representative Office of a foreign company. This option is regulated under Article 24,…

In our practice, we often see the same scenario: the employer has found the right candidate, negotiated the terms, planned the start date... and the procedure gets "stuck" between institutions. The reason? Lack of clarity regarding the specific role of each authority in the process. One of the key institutions when hiring foreign nationals is…

📌 New Interpretative Decision of the SCC: When does the statute of limitations start for unfair dismissal compensation? With Interpretative Decision No. 3/2024, the General Assembly of the Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court of Cassation (SCC) provided a definitive answer to a controversial question in labor law: 👉 From which moment does the statute…

Successful Lawsuit Against a Bank: Over 50,000 BGN Saved for Consumers Under a Credit Agreement Successfully defended interests against declared early acceleration and unlawfully charged interests and fees. We are pleased to share that our law firm successfully represented clients—individuals, consumers under a bank credit agreement—in a dispute against a bank. The bank had declared…

Hiring Foreign Workers in Bulgaria: What Every Employer Must Know Hiring foreign specialists is no longer an exception but a strategic tool for growth—especially amid a shortage of qualified labor. However, the procedure does not begin and end with the issuance of a residence and work permit. The law imposes clear requirements on employers before,…

Proposed 2026 Amendments to the Labor Migration and Labor Mobility Act In early January 2026, the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy published for public consultation a draft Bill Amending and Supplementing the Labor Migration and Labor Mobility Act (LMLMA). The draft bill contains real and practically important changes for businesses that hire or plan…