EU Pay Transparency Directive in Bulgaria (2026 Guide)

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Quick Answer Directive (EU) 2023/970 introduces EU-wide pay transparency and gender pay gap reporting rules. Bulgaria must transpose the Directive by 7 June 2026. Reporting obligations will begin after transposition, with first reports expected in 2027 for larger employers under the EU baseline timeline.. As of February 2026, no implementing legislation has been adopted. Reporting […]

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What Changed in Bulgaria in 2026 (Tax, VAT, Labour, Social Security)

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Quick Answer From 1 January 2026, Bulgaria introduced a series of structural and technical changes driven largely by VAT reform, labour digitalisation, and euro adoption. The most significant developments include EU-harmonised SME VAT regimes, electronic employment records, euro-denominated payroll and social security thresholds, and targeted tax clarifications for investment income and family-related reliefs. Corporate Tax […]

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