Temporary residence as company owner/manager (Продължително пребиваване — търговец / управител)
Temporary residence as company owner/manager is a residence route in Bulgaria (Gründer). 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.
| Kategori | Gründer |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Gebyrer (familie) | — |
| Inntekt / år | — |
| Eiendeler | — |
| Min. opphold | — |
| PO | 5 |
| Statsborgerskap | 10 |
| Arbeid | ownBusiness |
| Kvalifisert | non-EU nationals |
| Skatt | 10% CIT, 5% dividends, 10% personal |
| Per | 2026-10 |
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