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Move to Bulgaria |
 Moving
to Bulgaria
Bulgaria is an Eastern European country with population of 8,3 million;
30% live in major cities. Existing since the year of 681, Bulgaria is one
of the first countries in the world converted to Christianity (in the 9th
century).
After the communist block disintegrated in 1989 Bulgaria is a democratic
country on the road to a market economy. Major industries are chemicals,
steel, textiles and forklift trucks (both electric and fuel-powered). Summer
and winter tourism are traditional. Trade and services are now 90% private
owned. Industries are still 70% state-owned, most of them to be privatised.
Bulgaria is located in the Balkan Peninsula and has 385 kilometres (240
miles) coastline on the Black Sea. The area is 111 000 sq. km (42,855 sq.
miles), the climate is temperate, with a nice summer and snowy winter. Amplitude
in summer to winter temperature averages is -5° C to 30° C (41° F to 86°
F).
Bulgaria boarders on the Black Sea, Turkey, Greece, Romania, Macedonia and
Yugoslavia. Having achieved social and political stability and located at
a crossroad's of trade routes to Western Europe, Russia and the Middle East
Bulgaria is a suitable stepping stone for distributing operations.
HOUSING IN BULGARIA
Accommodation is mostly in apartment buildings. Detached and semi-detached
houses are also available, mainly in the suburbs.
Commuting means 3-6 miles from suburbia to downtown. Rents are moderate.
The highest are in the capital city of Sofia. Furnished and unfurnished
flats are rented for one year or longer.
Bear in mind that legal proceedings and liabilities may differ from those
at home. You should take independent legal advice when signing contracts
or buying real estate. Information about property for rent is obtained from
newspaper advertising and estate agents throughout Bulgaria.
TRAVELLING IN BULGARIA
The main international gateway to Bulgaria is the Sofia airport. It also
services the two and only domestic lines – to the
seashore cities of Varna and Bourgas. Both cities are international seaports.
The most common way of travelling in Bulgaria is the railway system. There
are trains to almost every town in the country. Private bus line link the
major cities.
Though roads are in poor condition streets have potholes most Bulgarians
prefer car travel. Speed limits are 50 km per hour in cities and 120 km
per hour on the two and only highways.
Foreigners are expected to carry the driving licence they have obtained
in their home country. Unleaded petrol is available in major gas-stations
alone.
EMPLOYMENT
Foreigners must obtain a work permit. Exempt are aliens owning a Bulgaria-registered
company. Aliens must obtain work permits from the National Employment Office
before applying for a job in Bulgaria.
For more details contact:
National Employment Office + 359 2 8601
TAXATION
The Bulgarian tax system is complicated. Taxation depends on individual
case and independent advice should be sought. The general rule is that residents
are taxable for their incomes and a small deduction for expenses favours
only professionals as lowers, freelance journalists, entertainers, artists,
etc. Residents are expected to have social insurance. A 22% VAT is added
to the price of goods and service. Companies, registered in Bulgaria may
collect the VAT within 6 months.
ELECTRICITY/GAS
Power is single phase, 220-240 volts AC, 50Hz. Some electrical appliances
will need transformers adapters if not provided with built-in switches.
There is no central gas supply system in Bulgaria. Gas is available only
by home delivery service of 50 litre gas bottles.
COMMUNICATIONS
The still Government-owned BTC (Bulgarian Telecommunication Company) is
sole provider of telephone, fax, telegraph and postal services. Direct dialing
to any part of the country is available. You can also dial direct to Europe,
Asia, Australia, North and South America and Africa. BTC offers special
business-phone-net, which is more expensive and reliable. The cellular telephone
network covers most populated areas. Operators are M-tel for GSM900 and
Mobicom for NMT 450.
In Bulgaria there are about 30 private INTERNET providers, who offer INTERNET
full access at 14 400-38 400 BPS. Prices are between 30 and 50 $ monthly.
CURRENCY AND BANKS
Bulgaria has a decimal system of currency, the basic unit is the LEV. Notes
are in denominations of 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10 000, 20 000
and 50 000 and coins in 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 lev. Major credit cards and travel
cheques are accepted in selected banks and international hotels.
Banking hours are 09.00 to 16.00 on weekdays.
Some banks close at 14.00 on Fridays. All are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
EDUCATION
There are some private and state-owned foreign language schools in Bulgaria,
that enlist foreign attendants. They teach in English, German, French and
Spanish.
The Anglo-American school in Sofia and the American University in Blagoevgrad
(100 km south from Sofia) are recommended.
SHOPPING
Opening hours are generally 9 am – 6 pm Mondays to
Fridays. On Saturdays shops are open till 14.00 pm . In major cities there
are several non-stop retailers, shops, departments stores and drugstores.
Most towns boast a shopping centre or mall. Food and drink is generally
purchased from supermarkets, but there is also a wide variety of smaller
shops and delicatessen.
EMIGRATION
Aliens planning a longer than 6 months stay have to apply for a residence
permit. They are expected to take their residence permit within a month
after arrival. The permit is a small size document with a photo and serves
as ID for the Bulgarian authorities. For a longer than 6 month stay, foreigners
must inform the local police department for their address and get a registration
note.
For more details contact "Passport Department of National
Police Force".
Bulgaria
Sofia 1000
47Maria Luiza boulevard
International office
EMERGENCY CALLS
Police: 166, Fire: 160, Ambulance: 150
HEALTH SERVICES
Government-run hospitals offer good health care to locals and foreigners.
There is no central health insurance system in Bulgaria.
A few private clinics are available in the major cities. In the capital
city of Sofia there is a government-run "Central hospital
for foreign citizens". Dental clinics are mainly private.
GOODS IN PERMITTED
Your local Allied Pickfords Office will organise all aspects of the packing
and shipping of your goods and effects to Bulgaria. This includes advising
you what documents have to be obtained, assistance with Customs clearance
and final delivery to your door. If delivery has to be delayed, then Allied
Pickfords can arrange temporary storage at one of its customs bonded local
warehouses.
IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS REQUIREMENTS
Entry visas to Bulgaria are granted by Bulgarian embassies throughout the
world and also at every border checkpoint.
The import duty system in Bulgaria is complicated. For details contact Allied
Pickfords branch in Bulgaria.
ANIMALS AND PETS
Most pets, including dogs, cats, birds, etc. can be brought if an original
signed and stamped veterinary health certificate is presented, stating that
the animal has been vaccinated against rabies not more than 1 year before
arrival. Pets have togo through a medical check-up with local veterinary
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Phone: +/359/ 2.402.8901 :: Fax: +/359/ 2.851.9140
:: US fax: 1.309.415.4170