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28/7/2026
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Bulgaria strengthens AML governance requirements for banks
The latest amendments to the Credit Institutions Act introduce important changes to the regulatory framework for banks, further integrating anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing requirements into prudential supervision
2/7/2026
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Working from home in Bulgaria: Permanent establishments in the age of remote work
9/6/2026
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New EU Packaging Rules: Key Business Implications Under the PPWR
2/6/2026
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Short-Term Accommodation Rentals: The New EU Framework and Its Implications for Bulgaria
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14/3/2018
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European Commission sent a formal notice to Bulgaria to amend VAT rules
The European commission has triggered the first step of infringement procedure against Bulgaria
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13/3/2018
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Yet another recognition for Dimitrov, Petrov & Co.’ IP practice
IP Stars – the leading specialist guide to IP firms worldwide has placed Dimitrov, Petrov & Co. Law Firm in the respected Tier 2 group for a second year in a row.
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7/3/2018
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Bulgarian Competition Watchdog to launch a sector inquiry into the banking sector
The last analysis of the banking market by the Commission for Protection of Competition was performed almost 10 years ago in 2008.
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27/2/2018
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Desislava Krusteva оf DPC lectured at a seminar organized for BAPM
The seminar was organized especially for the members of the Bulgarian Association for People Management.
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27/2/2018
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Pencho Stanchev and Gavrail Poterov of DPC took part in a conference of the German-Bulgarian chamber of industry and commerce
The event took place on February 27, 2018 and was hosted by Sofia Hotel Balkan.
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26/2/2018
Privacy
Martin Zahariev, PHD, presented GDPR at a workshop under a European project
Martin Zahariev, PhD delivered a presentation at a workshop on privacy and education in the context of the so called “once-only” principle.
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21/2/2018
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Zoya Todorova joined the European regional forum of the international bar association as a council member for Bulgaria
Zoya Todorova recently achieved yet another recognition through an invitation to join the European Regional Forum
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16/2/2018
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Bulgarian tax legislation changes in 2018
At the end of 2017 important changes were introduced into the Bulgarian tax legislation
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16/2/2018
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DPC reaffirms its prominent position in IP law
For a third year in a row Dimitrov, Petrov & Co. Law Firm has been ranked as a Silver Band law firm by the international directory World Trademark Review 1000
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July 28, 2026
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Bulgaria strengthens AML governance requirements for banks
The latest amendments to the Credit Institutions Act introduce important changes to the regulatory framework for banks, further integrating anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing requirements into prudential supervision
Tsvetelina Koleva
July 2, 2026
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Working from home in Bulgaria: Permanent establishments in the age of remote work
The rise of remote and hybrid work has blurred not just the boundary between professional and personal life, but also the tax boundaries between countries. For foreign companies a deceptively simple arrangement such as a person at a laptop in a Sofia apartment, can have significant corporate tax consequences. With this article we would like to offer a brief overview of the issue, how Bulgarian tax authorities currently approach it, and where the law is heading.
Ivan Alexander Manev
June 9, 2026
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New EU Packaging Rules: Key Business Implications Under the PPWR
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introduces a new compliance framework for packaging placed on the EU market and will reshape how businesses approach packaging design, documentation, labelling and waste responsibility. Although the Regulation applies generally from 12 August 2026, many of its most significant effects will unfold in stages over the coming years.
Tsvetelina Koleva
June 2, 2026
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Short-Term Accommodation Rentals: The New EU Framework and Its Implications for Bulgaria
To harmonise national legislation, the European Union adopted Regulation (EU) 2024/1028, which introduces a common framework on data collection and sharing relating to short-term accommodation rental services.
Boyana Milcheva
May 26, 2026
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New Pay Transparency Rules: Draft Amendments to the Protection Against Discrimination Act
A Draft Act Amending and Supplementing the Protection Against Discrimination Act (the “Draft Act”) has been prepared, introducing the requirements of Directive (EU) 2023/970 on strengthening the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms
Radina Tomanova
May 5, 2026
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DPC Advises Digitain on Regulatory Entry into the Bulgarian Market
DPC provided end-to-end legal support on the regulatory, licensing, and product compliance aspects of Digitain Malta’s direct operations in our jurisdiction
Hristo Nihrizov
April 23, 2026
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Inheritance of Shares in a Limited Liability Company: Can One Become an LLC Shareholder by Inheritance?
Can the Articles of Association of an LLC Allow Heirs of a Deceased Shareholder to Become Shareholders without a General Meeting Resolution?
Tsvetelina Koleva
March 27, 2026
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The Lobbying Act is officially promulgated in Bulgaria
This piece of legislation is key to unlocking EU funds under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan and for meeting OECD accession requirements
Nikola Stoychev
March 25, 2026
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DPC Successfully Challenges Refusal of the Commercial Register to Initiate Fast-Track Liquidation Procedure
Our corporate law experts successfully overturned a Commercial Register refusal, reaffirming that the fast‑track liquidation procedure is fully applicable and can effectively accelerate company liquidations for eligible businesses
Polya Dimitrova
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February 26, 2018
Privacy
Martin Zahariev, PHD, presented GDPR at a workshop under a European project
Martin Zahariev, PhD delivered a presentation at a workshop on privacy and education in the context of the so called “once-only” principle.
DPC Team
January 7, 2020
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Desislava Krusteva gains recognition in the Women in Data 2019 survey
Global Data Review – the leading information source within the data law landscape – has recently released its new survey Women in Data 2019.
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