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Bulgarian residence
Foreign entrepreneurs who want to actively develop a business in Bulgaria may obtain prolonged residence by establishing a Bulgarian commercial company and creating employment in the country.
This route is suitable for serious investors and business owners who intend to operate locally and contribute to the Bulgarian economy. The key requirement is that the business must create and maintain at least 10 full-time jobs for Bulgarian citizens for the duration of the residence. This requirement applies separately to each foreign partner or manager who relies on this ground for residence.
Procedure for the Bulgarian residence
The procedure typically includes incorporation of a Bulgarian company, hiring the required number of employees, application for a Visa D, and then application for prolonged residence before the Migration Directorate. The residence permit is usually issued for one year and may be renewed if the business continues to meet the legal requirements.
This option is particularly relevant for investors who plan to build a real operational presence in Bulgaria, open an office, hire a local team, and develop long-term business activity within the EU.
Zara Consult supports you
Zara Consult supports foreign investors with company formation, employment structuring, payroll and accounting coordination, residence documentation, and communication with the competent authorities.
If you plan to build a business in Bulgaria and hire locally, Zara Consult can help you structure the investment and residence process.
