Legal consultations on immigration issues by Bulgarian lawyers

Advice on the immigration and citizenship issues done by Bulgarian lawyers is the best solution to problems of migration character. Person who is not a European Union citizen and wants to acquire Bulgarian residential status must go through a number of statutory practices and registrations. If the application is approved, the person has the ability to take full advantage of the status as a European citizen in many areas of activity and to travel freely in other countries of the continent included in the union.

Conditions for acquiring a residence status

To be obtained Bulgarian citizenship, the first step is always preceded by the acquired residence status in the country. The number of documents should be filled out and send to the responsible state institutions to be obtained a residential status. The residence permit of foreign citizens in Bulgaria is required when they plan to stay in the country more than three months and they are allowed by law. Residence permits are three types: extended, long term and permanent. They are preceded by issuing a long-term visa. Bulgarian lawyers with experience in civil law are the perfect choice in this case.

These kinds of permits are needed by members of the Management board of the company with Bulgarian participation registered in Bulgaria and personnel with at least 10 Bulgarian citizens; foreigners with work permits issued by Bulgarian Employment Agency or trade representatives of foreign companies in our country. Extended residence status is reflected on the status of residence as a European citizen. It is obtained from foreigner who lived in the country without leaving it for at least five years. The conditions for obtaining this type of status are: marriage, relationships underage children-parents, business investment in the country in specific conditions.

All these specific features are written in Bulgarian legislation. A resident in different conditions are an important part of the business, the marriage to foreigners, the opportunity to acquire Bulgarian citizenship after certain period, to train a foreign students in the universities at Bulgaria and a number of other factors. Consultation with specialists in the field of immigration issues is mandatory and Bulgarian lawyers working in large law firms are best choice in that case.

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17/05/201717/02/2025

Bulgarian lawyer for preparation of various contracts

Bulgarian lawyer for preparation of various types of contracts between natural or legal entities is a prerequisite for the proper and legal finalization of the contract. The Commercial Act and the Contracts and Obligation Act, as a part of Bulgarian legislation, are the main acts which governed the contracting procedures.

What is a contract and different types of contracts?

A contract has the status of legal services and it is a foundational structure of the implementation of a variety of commercial transactions. It can be prepared not only final contracts, but also preliminary contracts to stipulate certain conditions for transactions concerning properties, commodities, the market, etc. Generally a contract is a written agreement between two parties. It can be created, terminated, amended or supplemented. Every local or foreign company managed transactions, acquisitions and sales using contracts. They should be drafted and finalized by profitable lawyers, who are expert in preparing a suitable contract for each situation. It is not a solution to used contract samples from Internet, because they are not prepared for your current situation and if there are mistakes, then the consequences for your company could be fatal.

Contracts for purchases, sales, rentals, order execution, craftsmanship, bank loan, cooperation, debt substitution or preliminary contracts are governed by the Contracts and Obligation Act. While the Commercial Act regulates contracts for commercial representation, banking institution guarantee, mediation, transport, commissions, leases, retail purchases or sales, consignment and other different relations in a company which are requested a contract agreement.

Each economic activity is bound by specific agreement for services or activities as contracts for advertising, travel services, building constrictions or software development and support. Totally different characteristics have contracts for initiating a business or contracts with international participants. Therefore Bulgarian lawyers working in reputable law firms are the solution to each situation described above. If you want a professionally prepared business contract which will protect your interests, based on the legal framework and prepared with the full range of necessary documentation, then you need to trust in expertise of professionals, to do successful business. When you need a legal representation to deny, terminate or defend a contract at the state agencies or law court for example, then the most appropriate person to do it is the lawyer who prepared it.

05/05/201729/09/2025

Bulgarian companies

Bulgarian companies – Legal & Tax Status

Starting up a new company in Bulgaria is something that can bring you lots of benefits in the future if you know how to launch it and if you know whom to listen to for advice. Before you push the start button of any business entity, you need to know what forms of existence are permitted by the law. And don’t worry if you are not fully aware of the situation in Bulgaria – you can always call for help and we will provide the support you need.

It is probably clear that the type of a new found company depends on the size and scale of its activity. The simplest form of business entity in the country is sole-trader – any individual capable of commercial or productive activity possessing address in Bulgaria can register such firm. There is no starting capital required for this kind of enterprise.

Sole-trader is form of company existing practically everywhere and more or less so are all the other types of trade activity.

Here we have partnerships and companies that require initial capital. General partnership and limited partnership are associations of persons that have their own specifics and there are some differences in between, but the main common feature is lack of minimum capital requirement.

Other major group of entities has just that demand. Shareholders companies need minimum capital requirement (the size of it varies big time depending on the exact type of the firm), managing bodies and shareholders are liable up to the amount of the agreed contribution. The options in Bulgaria are Limited Liability Company (Ltd with one or more shareholders) or as a Public Limited Company (Plc).

If you grow cucumbers and sell it on the village market – well, it is highly unlikely that you will ever read this article. You probably can go on without it and with no financial and legal consultation. Otherwise looking for support from professionals in this area can help you a lot. The cost of such service is not that big and it will bring you much greater reward in your future activities. Just ask what is the right type for you and/or your partners if you have some doubts or uncertainties about your business.

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03/05/201704/03/2025

Bulgarian debt collection companies and representation in the court

Bulgarian companies are experiencing difficulties with the debts collection or often they need a representation in the court.

Conducting a large business is a time-consuming task and very often in cases of disagreements are involved interests of the several parties. The problems with inter-company indebtedness are question whose solution requires professionalism and the right choice of specialised law firm determines the best solution of a legal situation in court.

The debt collection has two types of solution – out of the court or in the court. In the initial phase it is provided negotiations with both concerning parties and they seek for solution – on this step the court is not involved in the process. If negotiations are refused, prolonged purposely or there is no intention to be solved or to be reach an solution, then the only way is to start a legal procedure in the court. This is the final step that could lead to debt collection from customers, partners and incorrect users of property, goods or services. A well prepared lawyer will gain the desired result of legal procedure in the court and the costs and fees will be paid the debtor, and also all payment delays will be compensated.

In general the market economy instability and unfair debtors imposed the current practice that all debts to be collected by consultants and experienced lawyers in favour of developing business and prevention of eventual bankruptcy.

Buying debt is also a method to bring fresh money into a business so sometimes consultations in this matter is more useful than the public attitude required. In Bulgaria the representation of Bulgarian companies in the court by a profitable lawyer, can bring independence and security for development. Sometimes poor prepared contracts or careless signed ones could lead to the loss of personnel, resources or even bankruptcy. Therefore, the best legal protection in court is a modern business method to build a secure business environment in the country.

In addition, professionally prepared credit report is a key feature to attract new international and local partnerships for your company, to reach better development and expansion. Every business needs a good law firm, especially when it comes to its interests, so it is better to consider the interest of your business in time to keep in competition on the market.

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25/04/201714/07/2025

Bulgaria Legal Service

There is always some sense of doom, if you listen to the common colloquial phrases in Bulgaria. “This country is never going to get better” or “There is no such country” (means “This cannot happen anywhere else”), or simple denial as “Bulgarian way/work” (in meaning of “lousy” or ‘’not done well”).

We are not going to dive deep in the ocean of public psychology and looking for a reason why Bulgarians are so negative about themselves and their country.

But we are sure that some part of it, maybe some tiny dot in the picture is the fact that people do not know how to defend their rights. And by that we mean legally, not to battle or shoot against some enemy. Many Bulgarians feel helpless in front of the institution, of the big companies and so called monopolies, even against the state itself. But on the other hand many people deny that doomed state of thoughts and increasingly rely on legal service for their fight against something they consider unjust.

So you have to know rights, but it is hard to defend yourself by yourself. Not impossible, but really hard to achieve. When someone thinks that his rights and freedom are neglected or trampled, it is close to mind that certain someone has to look for help. Or at least for advice.

Fight against injustice is only one of the functions of legal service in Bulgaria. It is better to know how to prevent it, if you don’t want to fight it. Lawyer can be in use not only in case of already violated rights. Jurist is necessary to guard legal rights during litigation, but law professional can be supportive way from the court room. Legal service covers broad area of activities such as incorporation, banking and tax management, property and real estate issues and many more.

So before start talking that nothing is going to be alright, look for someone who knows how to make it right.

Legal service in Bulgaria is not an answer to every problem and is not going to fix every broken piece. But experienced expert in law can assure you that the sense of doom is unnecessary – you can always fight. With our support you can do it sticking to the law.