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.
| Catégorie | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investissement | — |
| Frais (famille) | — |
| Revenu / an | — |
| Avoirs | — |
| Séjour min. | — |
| Résidence perm. | 5 |
| Citoyenneté | 10 |
| Travail | ownBusiness |
| Éligibles | non-EU nationals |
| Impôts | 10% CIT, 5% dividends, 10% personal |
| État au | 2026-10 |
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