Find your employer of record in Bulgaria

Foreign citizens, including those from European Union countries, must apply for a residence permit to work in the country. In this case, it is the Law on Aliens in the Republic of Bulgaria that governs the issuance of such permits.

Therefore, through the contractor management services, you will be able to apply for some of the 3 residence permits. Thus, a foreigner can opt for a residence visa in Bulgaria for foreign employees and long-term or extended residence.

In Bulgaria, the standard rate is 20%.

Termination Process

The dismissal process is standard and is based on the reasons established by the Bulgarian labor law. However, an employer can provide cause for dismissal without notice (misconduct). In addition, the employer must give notice of the recession in writing and send it to government authorities.

Notice Period

The notice period in the country is 30 days but it is common for it to be 90 days.

Severance Pay

Properly arrange severance pay with the employer of record in Bulgaria, which is mandatory where applicable. Additionally, the amount of compensation is different depending on the type of termination. In this case, depends if the termination by the employee, by mutual agreement, without cause, with cause, and according to the type of contract. Anyhow, the compensation generally consists of no less than 4 months of gross salary.

Also, it is common for the employer to make the payment within 7 days after termination. On the other hand, if the cause is the reduction of personnel, the severance payment is 1 month, unless the contract indicates otherwise.

Probation Period

The trial period for permanent employees can be between 3 and 6 months, after this time you will be able to hire and onboard workers in Bulgaria.

Paid Time Offs

The vacation leave in Bulgaria consists of a minimum of 20 days a year, set in the work contract. In this case, the Employer of record in Bulgaria is also useful to manage this leave with employees with a minimum of 4 months of work.

Public Holidays

There are 15 national holidays throughout the year.

Vacation Holidays

There are 20 vacation holidays throughout the year.

Sick Days

International PEO services manage sick leave for your employees for up to 18 months. However, to receive the leave, the worker needs to present a medical certificate within 48 hours of the onset of the illness. Likewise, the initial 3 days of leave are paid by the employer at 70% of the regular salary. Then, the National Social Security Fund makes payments at 80% of the regular salary or 90% for illness or injury related to a work-related injury.

However, the employee must have completed a minimum of 6 months of service or payments to Social Security.