Capital: Sofia

Language: Bulgarian

Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)

Payroll Cycle: Monthly

Holidays

Paid: 20 days

Public: 15 public holidays

General Taxation:  Employer Taxes - 18.92% - 19.62%, Employee Taxes - 13.78%

  Contract

Working hours: 40 hours per week

 

 

Probation Period: Permanent employees - up to 3 months, the maximum possible is to have a probation period for 6 months.

Minimum Wage: 650.00 BGN (which is around 330 euros)

Termination: The process is standard and based on the termination reasons of Bulgarian law. The termination justification must be written and sent to the governmental authorities. The notice period is 30 days but often extended to 90 days.