Bulgaria · Investing
Bulgaria Investor PR · BGN 500k, 10 jobs
Investment needed: BGN 500k+ ≈ $286k
Permanent residence for BGN 500,000 invested in a Bulgarian company with 10 jobs (Art. 25(1)(16))
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Key facts
Investor PR · BGN 500k, 10 jobs is an investing route for Bulgaria. Applicants need an investment of BGN 500k+ ≈ $286k. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- BGN 500k+ ≈ $286k
Cost, time and long term
Invested and heldBGN 500k+ ≈ $286k
- BGN 500,000 (≈ $286,000)Minimum bank-certified contribution to the capital of a Bulgarian commercial company in which the foreigner is a partner or registered shareholder holding at least 50%; new tangible and intangible fixed assets of at least BGN 500,000 (≈ $286,000) are acquired. Statute amount in leva; the euro replaced the lev on 1 January 2026 at EUR 1 (≈ $1) = BGN 1.95583 (≈ $1).
RenewalRenewal rules
Permanent residence has an indefinite term, so no renewal of status is needed.
Permanent residenceTime here counts
This route grants a permanent residence permit directly.
CitizenshipAfter 5 years as a permanent resident
Naturalisation requires holding a permanent or long-term residence permit for at least 5 years, plus income, no intentional-crime conviction and Bulgarian language.
Where to applyFrom abroad
Certificate of investment from the ministry first; then the permanent residence application.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Applications are made from outside Bulgaria, not after arriving
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The foreigner is a partner or registered shareholder holding at least 50%.
- At least 10 jobs for Bulgarian citizens are created and maintained for the whole stay, per foreign person.
What you must show2
- The contribution to the capital of a Bulgarian commercial company is at least BGN 500,000, (≈ $286,000) certified by a bank.
- New tangible and intangible fixed assets of at least BGN 500,000 (≈ $286,000) are acquired.
Documents1
- The Ministry of Innovation and Growth certifies the jobs on a reasoned opinion of the company.
Steps2
- The certificate is free of charge and issued within one month.
- The certificate is valid 6 months.
After you arrive2
- The investment is kept above the legal minimum for 5 years from the grant of permanent residence.
- After the 5 years the holder may end or change the investment without losing permanent residence.
What happens at day 183
How Bulgaria decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in each 12-month periodResiding in Bulgaria more than 183 days makes a person a resident for tax purposes.
- Foreign-source income
Total annual tax base of residents on worldwide income; Bulgarian-source income of non-residents.
All tax rules for Bulgaria Tax records checked
Full official text
Permanent residence permit for a foreigner who holds at least 50% of a Bulgarian company, invests at least BGN 500,000 (≈ $286,000) in its capital, acquires new fixed assets of that value and creates at least 10 jobs for Bulgarian citizens. 1 2 3 4 5
What you must show
- An investment of at least BGN 500,000 (≈ $286,000) · Minimum bank-certified contribution to the capital of a Bulgarian commercial company in which the foreigner is a partner or registered shareholder holding at least 50%; new tangible and intangible fixed assets of at least BGN 500,000 (≈ $286,000) are acquired. Statute amount in leva; the euro replaced the lev on 1 January 2026 at EUR 1 (≈ $1) = BGN 1.95583 (≈ $1). 1 2 3 4
Requirements
- The foreigner is a partner or registered shareholder holding at least 50%. 1
- At least 10 jobs for Bulgarian citizens are created and maintained for the whole stay, per foreign person. 1 2
- The contribution to the capital of a Bulgarian commercial company is at least BGN 500,000, (≈ $286,000) certified by a bank. 1
- New tangible and intangible fixed assets of at least BGN 500,000 (≈ $286,000) are acquired. 1
- The Ministry of Innovation and Growth certifies the jobs on a reasoned opinion of the company. 1 2
- The certificate is free of charge and issued within one month. 3
- The certificate is valid 6 months. 3
- The investment is kept above the legal minimum for 5 years from the grant of permanent residence. 5
- After the 5 years the holder may end or change the investment without losing permanent residence. 5
Stay
- Permanent residence permit.
Nationality
Third-country nationals. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Work
Permanent residents need no labour-market access permit (Labour Migration and Labour Mobility Act Art. 9(1)(2)).
Family
Spouse and unmarried children under 18 living in the same household can join on one-year renewable prolonged-stay permits; unmarried minor children can obtain permanent residence.
Official sources
- Rules for issuing certificates under Art. 24(1)(20) and Art. 25(1)(7), (13), (16) of the Foreigners Act (June 2023) · Ministry of Innovation and Growth · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2023-06
- Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act (English translation, consolidation of 2022) · Ministry of Innovation and Growth · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2022-11
- Service 2372: certificates of investment for the purpose of a residence permit (Art. 24(1)(20) and Art. 25(1)(7), (13), (16) of the Foreigners Act) · Ministry of Innovation and Growth · checked 2026-10-10
- Bulgaria adopts euro as of 1 January 2026 (fixed rate EUR 1 = BGN 1.95583) · European Commission, Access2Markets · checked 2026-10-10
- Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, consolidated text (amended to State Gazette 52/2025) · Ministry of Labour and Social Policy (consolidated text, printed 13 February 2026) · checked 2026-10-11
- Bulgarian Citizenship Act (Zakon za balgarskoto grazhdanstvo), Art. 12-13 · Ministry of Justice, Bulgaria · checked 2026-10-11
Investor PR · BGN 500k, 10 jobs and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor PR · BGN 500k, 10 jobs | Needs an investment of BGN 500k+ ≈ $286k | – | – |
| Investor · BGN 600k property | Needs an investment of BGN 600k+ ≈ $343k | – | – |
| Investor PR · BGN 1M AIF | Needs an investment of BGN 1M+ ≈ $571k | – | – |
| Investor PR · BGN 1M CIS | Needs an investment of BGN 1M+ ≈ $571k | – | – |
| Investor PR · BGN 1M concession | Needs an investment of BGN 1M+ ≈ $571k | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Investor PR · BGN 500k, 10 jobs?
An investment of at least BGN 500,000 (≈ $286,000). Minimum bank-certified contribution to the capital of a Bulgarian commercial company in which the foreigner is a partner or registered shareholder holding at least 50%; new tangible and intangible fixed assets of at least BGN 500,000 (≈ $286,000) are acquired.
How long can I stay on the Investor PR · BGN 500k, 10 jobs?
Permanent residence permit.
Can I work on the Investor PR · BGN 500k, 10 jobs?
Permanent residents need no labour-market access permit (Labour Migration and Labour Mobility Act Art.
Can I bring my family on the Investor PR · BGN 500k, 10 jobs?
Spouse and unmarried children under 18 living in the same household can join on one-year renewable prolonged-stay permits; unmarried minor children can obtain permanent residence.
Who can apply for the Investor PR · BGN 500k, 10 jobs?
Third-country nationals. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Does the Investor PR · BGN 500k, 10 jobs lead to permanent residence in Bulgaria?
Time on the Investor PR · BGN 500k (≈ $286,000), 10 jobs counts toward permanent residence in Bulgaria. Time on the Investor PR · BGN 500k (≈ $286,000), 10 jobs counts toward citizenship, which the rules allow after 5 years as a permanent resident.
How are Investor PR · BGN 500k, 10 jobs holders taxed in Bulgaria?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Investor PR · BGN 500k (≈ $286,000), 10 jobs. The standard rules apply: Bulgarian tax residents pay a flat 10% on the total annual tax base; dividends are taxed at a final 5%.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 6 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Rules for issuing certificates under Art. 24(1)(20) and Art. 25(1)(7), (13), (16) of the Foreigners Act (June 2023) · Ministry of Innovation and Growth · checked 2026-10-10
- Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act (English translation, consolidation of 2022) · Ministry of Innovation and Growth · checked 2026-10-10
- Service 2372: certificates of investment for the purpose of a residence permit (Art. 24(1)(20) and Art. 25(1)(7), (13), (16) of the Foreigners Act) · Ministry of Innovation and Growth · checked 2026-10-10
- Bulgaria adopts euro as of 1 January 2026 (fixed rate EUR 1 = BGN 1.95583) · European Commission, Access2Markets · checked 2026-10-10
- Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, consolidated text (amended to State Gazette 52/2025) · Ministry of Labour and Social Policy (consolidated text, printed 13 February 2026) · checked 2026-10-11
- Bulgarian Citizenship Act (Zakon za balgarskoto grazhdanstvo), Art. 12-13 · Ministry of Justice, Bulgaria · checked 2026-10-11
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