A VAT refund guide to Bulgaria
How to get VAT Refunds from Bulgaria for your business
Businesses registered in countries outside of Bulgaria can claim VAT refunds on any costs incurred in Bulgaria.
The below information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund. This includes claimable expense types, Bulgaria VAT rates, deadlines and claiming periods.
Which countries have reciprocity with Bulgaria?
All EU countries, Canada, Japan, Iceland, Israel, Macedonia, Moldova, Norway, Republic of Korea, Serbia, Ukraine, Switzerland, the United Kingdom
For a more detailed explanation on what reciprocity means within the scope of VAT, click here:
What expenses are claimable in Bulgaria?
Entertainment
Entertainment
(not claimable) 0%
Hotels & Accommodation
9%
Restaurants
(not claimable) 0%
Events
Conferences, Trade Shows & Exhibitions
20%
Training Courses & Seminars
20%
Travel Related
Car Rental
(not claimable) 0%
Fuel
(not claimable) 0%
Public Transport
20%
Taxis
20%
General Expenses
Goods
20%
Inter-company charges
20%
Office Expenses
20%
Marketing Costs
20%
Professional Fees & AP invoices
20%
Additional Information
How far back can your business claim VAT from Bulgaria?
January - December of previous year for all countries
What’s the foreign VAT deadline in Bulgaria?
30 September for companies that are based inside the EU (including Canary Islands and Monaco). 30 June for companies that are based outside the EU (excluding Canary Islands and Monaco).
How long does it take to receive a VAT refund from Bulgaria?
Depending on the complexity of your application and the capacity at the VAT authority, it can take up to 5 months to receive a VAT refund from Bulgaria
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