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Where co-owners of Bulgarian real property cannot agree on voluntary division, any of them may apply to the court for judicial partition. We examine the two phases of proceedings, acquisitive prescription in co-ownership, and the distribution mechanisms available.
ReadWhere someone has occupied your property and refuses to leave, the revindication claim under Art. 108 of the Bulgarian Property Act is the principal remedy. We examine the conditions, limitation period, compensation and enforcement.
ReadPenalty clauses, contractual interest provisions and default compensation terms in Bulgarian quick-loan agreements are frequently void for violation of good morals. We examine the criteria applied by courts and the Supreme Court's binding case law.
ReadWhere one party to a preliminary contract refuses to proceed to the final contract, the other may ask the court to declare it final. We examine the conditions for a claim under Art. 19, para. 3 of the Obligations and Contracts Act, including the Supreme Court's binding guidance where the buyer has not paid in full.
ReadBulgarian law provides a mechanism under which a plot of land may change its boundaries through a planning procedure. We examine the scope, legal effects and practical implications of detailed development plans under Art. 16 SDA.
ReadPublished in the State Gazette, issue 54 of 4 July 2025, the Personal Insolvency Act filled a longstanding gap — Bulgaria was the only EU Member State without a comprehensive personal insolvency regime.
ReadBulgarian law provides for a special ground for extended residence — for so-called "digital nomads". It is aimed at foreign nationals who work remotely for a non-EU employer and wish to settle in the country.
ReadBulgarian law offers several investment-based grounds for directly acquiring permanent residence. They lead to an indefinite status without a continuous physical-stay requirement and, after five years, open a path to Bulgarian citizenship.
ReadOne of the most commonly used routes to residence in Bulgaria for non-EU nationals is registering a Trade Representative Office of a foreign company with the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The regime combines a business presence with a legal status.
ReadForeign nationals who wish to stay in Bulgaria for a longer period need an appropriate ground and a residence permit. Bulgarian law provides for several regimes — choosing the right one is key to a successful procedure.
ReadBulgarian law allows foreign nationals who have acquired real estate above a certain statutory value to obtain extended residence. This ground combines a property investment with a legal status in the country.
ReadPersons of Bulgarian origin — established through an ascendant relative — may acquire Bulgarian citizenship through a facilitated form of naturalisation. The procedure combines proof of the family link with an additional assessment of belonging by the competent authorities.
ReadWhen a person is already a Bulgarian citizen by birth through a parent, but this fact has never been formally documented, a simplified procedure for establishing citizenship may be used. It is shorter and more focused than naturalisation.
ReadA foreign national with lawful residence in Bulgaria may request family reunification. The procedure allows close relatives to settle in the country with a status linked to that of the main applicant.
ReadThe EU Blue Card is a residence and work permit designed for highly qualified specialists from non-EU countries. It combines the right of residence with labour-market access on favourable terms.
ReadA foreign national who is the spouse of a Bulgarian citizen or the parent of a Bulgarian child has the right to reside in Bulgaria on this ground. The procedure is facilitated compared with the general migration regime and leads to permanent residence after five years.
ReadA foreign national who wants to both reside and work in Bulgaria can, in many cases, obtain a single permit that combines the two regimes in one procedure.
ReadThe introduction of the euro in Bulgaria directly affects commercial companies — capital, accounting and a number of corporate documents must be brought in line with the new currency.
ReadBulgarian commercial law offers several forms through which a person may act in the name of or on behalf of a trader — from the procurator to the commercial agent and broker.
ReadForeign nationals may acquire real estate in Bulgaria, but constitutional restrictions apply to land. The right structure for the transaction is of key importance.
ReadBefore buying a property, legal due diligence reveals the risks that are not visible from the listing — encumbrances, disputed ownership or zoning problems.
ReadInvesting in the interests of a limited liability company or in the shares of a joint-stock company carries different rights and risks. The legal framework determines how the participation is transferred and protected.
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