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Horizons provides compliance solutions to ensure your business in Bulgaria operates in line with Bulgaria labor laws and tax regulations. Businesses benefit from hiring in, investing in, or job outsourcing to, Bulgaria in a range of industries, from customer service, to accounting services, to software development. We also process monthly payroll, and, as an Bulgaria Employer of Record, absorb all local employer liabilities. Partnering with our Bulgaria EOR is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the Bulgaria market.
Note, a Bulgaria Employer of Record is also known as a Bulgaria Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
Hire in Bulgaria, and pay employees through our platform or app.
Our Bulgaria EOR solution is the most affordable on the market.
Fast onboarding in Bulgaria, hire in as little as 24 hours.
We draft labor contracts compliant with Bulgarian labor law.
We administer all mandatory benefits and contributions in Bulgaria.
It doesn’t stop with Bulgaria — we are an international EOR
We strongly recommend that you always provide your employees in Bulgaria with written contracts of employment. These contracts should be written in Bulgarian, use the Bulgarian lev currency, and include details such as compensation, parental leave allowance, vacation allowance, and any other relevant information.
3 – 6 months
30 days minimum, 90 days standard
1 – 4 months’ salary, depending on type of termination
3 – 6 months
30 days minimum, 90 days standard
1 – 4 months’ salary, depending on type of termination
The limit of a normal working week in Bulgaria is eight hours per day, five days per week. Beyond this, employers must pay overtime rates. 180% of normal wages should be paid on weekdays, 175% on holidays, and 200% on public holidays.
Bulgaria has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2025 these holidays are:
| Date | Holiday name |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
| 1 Feb Saturday | Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime |
| 1 Mar Saturday | Baba Marta Day |
| 3 Mar Monday | Liberation Day |
| 18 Apr Friday | Good Friday |
| 19 Apr Saturday | Holy Saturday |
| 20 Apr Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| 21 Apr Monday | Easter Monday |
| 1 May Thursday | Labour Day |
| 6 May Tuesday | St. George’s Day (Georgievden) |
| 24 May Saturday | Day of Bulgarian Education, Culture, and the Slavonic Alphabet |
| 6 Sep Saturday | Unification Day |
| 8 Sep Monday | Day off for Unification Day |
| 22 Sep Monday | Independence Day |
| 1 Nov Saturday | Revival Day (Primarily observed by educational institutions) |
| 24 Dec Wednesday | Christmas Eve |
| 25 Dec Thursday | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec Friday | Second day of Christmas |
Workers in Bulgaria are entitled to at least 20 days of vacation leave per year.
Employees in Bulgaria are entitled to paid sick leave. The first day is covered by the employer, and any further absence is paid by the state. The compensation for this second period is generally 80% of normal pay for normal sickness, or 90% for workplace-related sickness or injury.
Female employees in Bulgaria can take 410 days of paid maternal leave( covered by the state). 45 of these days must be taken prior to the birth. Compensation is equivalent to 90% of the employee’s normal salary.
Male employees can take 15 days of paid leave following the birth of their child, and can use the mother’s unused leave (if there is any) after the child is at least six months old.
There are different rules for parents who have more than one child.
In Bulgaria employers and employees must pay social security contributions. Employers cover 60% and 40% of the contributions, which total of 17.3% of salary, plus pension insurance contributions of 5% of salary, and health insurance contributions of 8% of salary.
Employers must also contribute between 0.4% and 1.1% of salaries to workplace accident insurance.
Employees in Bulgaria are generally entitled to a minimum of 30 days of notice for terminations. If an employee is terminated due to sickness and has been with their employer for more than five years, they are entitled to severance of at least two months’ pay.
The minimum wage in Bulgaria is BGN 933 per month (in 2024).
| Minimum Wage Country Comparison Chart | (Per month in USD) |
| Switzerland (Geneva) | $4,000 |
| Italy | $2,255 |
| Australia | $1996 |
| Algeria | $156 |
| Uzbekistan | $22 |
Building a benefits system for your Bulgarian workforce can be difficult and complicated to navigate if you are not familiar with the country, its customs, and its employment laws. To set it up independently, it can take several weeks and potentially lead to unexpected delays. Horizons can simplify your Bulgaria benefits management. Our Bulgaria experts can handle everything for you, helping you focus on a successful expansion operation.
Hire borderless talent with Horizons
With Horizons, you get quick service, transparent pricing, and expert support.
Generally speaking, the terms “Bulgaria PEO” and “Bulgaria EOR” are used interchangeably.
In most cases, Horizons’ Bulgaria EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Bulgaria.
It is possible to get a work visa in Bulgaria. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Bulgaria are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.
Holiday Schedule in Bulgaria [2025]
