Cash payments in Bulgaria

Update 01/01/2016 From January 1st 2016 the limit of cash payments in Bulgaria has been changed to 10’000 BGN   Law on restrictions of cash payments in Bulgaria On February 9th 2011 the Law on restrictions of cash payments in Bulgaria came into force. Payments in Bulgaria should only be done by bank transfer when; […]

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Anti-Money Laundering in Bulgaria (AML)- Business Implications

Anti-Money Laundering Bulgaria compliance framework illustrated as an institutional EU supervision network with Bulgaria connected to regulatory nodes.

Last reviewed and updated: March 2026 Quick Answer Anti-Money Laundering in Bulgaria is governed by the Measures Against Money Laundering Act (MAMLA), which implements the EU Anti-Money Laundering Directives into national law. The framework requires banks, accountants, lawyers, and other regulated professionals to apply risk-based compliance procedures when engaging with clients. While most companies are […]

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Tax on plastic bags in Bulgaria

Note on applicability This article explains the introduction of environmental charges on plastic bags in Bulgaria in 2011. While charges on plastic bags are still applicable today, the legal framework, rates, reporting obligations, and environmental compliance rules have changed since then in line with EU environmental legislation. The information below provides historical context and general […]

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