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Everything you need to know to hire compliantly in Bulgaria

Employer of Record (EoR) in Bulgaria

Employment contracts in Bulgaria

Payroll and benefits in Bulgaria

Leave and time off in Bulgaria

Employee protection in Bulgaria

End of employment in Bulgaria

Recent developments in Bulgaria

We understand the challenges of keeping up with regulatory changes. That’s why we actively monitor these changes, so you don’t have to. Read on to discover what’s been happening in the employment landscape in Bulgaria.

Minimum wage increase (2025)

As of 1 January 2025, the minimum monthly wage in Bulgaria has increased to BGN 1,077, reflecting a 15.4% rise from the 2024 minimum wage of BGN 933.

Implementation of the electronic employment register (June 2025)

By 1 June 2025, Bulgaria will transition from traditional employee workbooks to an electronic employment register maintained by the National Revenue Agency. This initiative aims to modernize employment records and improve data accessibility.

Amendments to Social Security Contributions (2025)

The Bulgarian government has introduced modifications to social security contribution rates effective in 2025. These amendments include an increase in employer contributions for pension and health insurance, aimed at strengthening the sustainability of the social security system.

Changes in remote work regulations (2025)

The Labour Code has been amended to introduce stricter requirements for remote work arrangements. Employers must now ensure that remote employees have a designated and registered workplace, comply with specific health and safety requirements, and adhere to new working time reporting regulations.

Projected economic and labour market developments (2025)

Bulgaria’s GDP growth is forecasted to accelerate from 2.4% in 2024 to approximately 3% in 2025 and 2026. The unemployment rate is expected to decrease to 4.1% in 2025 and further decline to 4% in 2026

Employer of Record in Bulgaria

Expanding your team internationally often requires establishing a local legal entity—a process that can be expensive and time-consuming.

When you work with an EoR partner like CXC, you don’t have to worry about the legal and administrative side of engaging workers. This way, you can focus on what matters most: growing your business.

Read our full guide to EoR in Bulgaria to find out what you need to know.

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Employment contracts in Bulgaria

Every country has its own rules, norms and expectations when it comes to employment contracts. And you need to know what they look like if you want to avoid legal trouble. Learn how to draw up compliant contracts in Bulgaria with our full guide.

We’ll cover:

Contract terms

Fixed-term contracts and extensions

Regulations around remote work

Working hours and overtime

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Payroll & benefits in Bulgaria

If you want to hire workers in Bulgaria, you need to understand what they expect in terms of salary package. That means not only grasping the legal requirements, but also the nuances of bonuses, benefits, payroll frequency, and more.

Read our guide to find out what you need to know before starting your hiring journey in Bulgaria.

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Leave and time off in Bulgaria

From annual leave to parental leave, you need to understand when your employees have the right to paid time off in Bulgaria. Read our full guide to find out everything you need to know.

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Employee protections in Bulgaria

Hiring internationally involves significant risks, and not knowing the rules isn’t a valid excuse if something goes wrong. Protect your business and employees by understanding your responsibilities as an employer in Bulgaria.

We’ll cover:

Whistleblower protections

Data privacy regulations

Equal treatment for temporary agency workers

Anti-discrimination laws

Pay equity legislation

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End of employment in Bulgaria

Every working relationship comes to an end — and it’s important to know what to expect when that time comes. Check out our guide to find out what you need to be aware of before ending a working relationship with an employee in Bulgaria

We’ll talk about:

Rules around termination

Notice period

Post-termination restraints

Transfers of undertaking

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