Temporary residence as company owner/manager (Продължително пребиваване — търговец / управител)
Temporary residence as company owner/manager is a residence route in Bulgaria (Entrepreneur). 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.
| Category | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | — |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | 5 |
| Citizenship | 10 |
| Work | ownBusiness |
| Eligible | non-EU nationals |
| Tax | 10% CIT, 5% dividends, 10% personal |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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