Tax residency

davelovrich · 2025-09-07T01:06:35+02:00

Explore tips and pitfalls for obtaining tax residency in Bulgaria, specifically for expats living there for 6 months or more.

davelovrich New member

Member since 06 September 2025

davelovrichNew member06 September 2025 23:06:35

Hello

i am starting to plan a move to bulgaria in which i will live there for 6 mths a year and have tax residency .

after i obtain a D visa i need to be there聽 for a minimum of 6mths聽 to qualify for tax residency , can i get advice from otters that have done this on pitfalls or ways to smooth the process please

thank you

dave

JimJ ViP

Member since 07 December 2015

JimJViPYesterday 04:57:45

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@davelovrich

You're apparently a Kiwi, is that correct? Where will you live when you're not living in Bulgaria? My understanding is that you'll be taxed in NZ on any income generated there but in addition, in order NOT to be regarded as tax resident in NZ you have to have no permanent place of abode there and to be absent more than 325 days in any year. A further complication, I believe, is that NZ doesn't have a double-taxation agreement with Bulgaria.

I'd say that you need to get expert advice from a NZ tax accountant - and to choose your BG accountant very well. Never forget that you'll essentially have no comeback if any "professional" here lands you in hot water, in Bulgaria or abroad, due to you following their advice!