- From January 1, 2026, foreign EU suppliers must VAT-register in Bulgaria for “supply and install” contracts.
- These transactions will no longer use the domestic reverse-charge mechanism; the foreign supplier must charge and remit Bulgarian VAT.
- The change aligns with EU VAT Directive rules, allowing Bulgaria to require supplier registration instead of customer self-assessment.
- Many other EU countries still use reverse-charge to avoid foreign supplier registrations, making Bulgaria’s approach more registration-focused and increasing compliance requirements for foreign suppliers.
Source: vatcalc.com
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