Corporate Profit Tax
Corporate profit tax rate
10% on restated taxable profit.
Liable entities
Companies and partnerships established under Bulgarian law.
Places of conducting business in Bulgaria of non-resident entities.
Taxable profit
Financial result adjusted for tax purposes.
Accounting Standards
IFRS or local Bulgarian GAAP (for small and medium-sized enterprises till end of 2010).
Tax adjustments
Adjustments are made for non-business related costs or expenses that are not duly documented. Interest paid is restricted under standard thin capitalization rules. Expenses for impairment of assets; dividends received from local or EU based companies are also adjusted for.
Tax depreciation rules
Maximum annual tax depreciation rates between 4% and 50%, depending on the type of asset.
Fiscal year
The tax (fiscal) year is the calendar year with no availability to opt for different reporting and accounting dates.
Further Information
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