Temporary residence as company owner/manager (Продължително пребиваване — търговец / управител)
Temporary residence as company owner/manager is a residence route in Bulgaria (رائد الأعمال). Own/manage a Bulgarian company that employs ≥10 Bulgarian/EU workers (Foreigners Act Art. 24), or register as trade representative office; renewable yearly.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
10% CIT, 5% dividends, 10% personal
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| الفئة | رائد الأعمال |
|---|---|
| الاستثمار | — |
| الرسوم (الأسرة) | — |
| الدخل / سنة | — |
| الأصول | — |
| الحد الأدنى للإقامة | — |
| إقامة دائمة | 5 |
| الجنسية | 10 |
| العمل | ownBusiness |
| الأهلية | non-EU nationals |
| الضريبة | 10% CIT, 5% dividends, 10% personal |
| بتاريخ | 2026-10 |
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