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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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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
Tsvetelina Koleva
2/7/2026
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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
9/6/2026
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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
2/6/2026
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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
26/5/2026
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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
5/5/2026
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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
23/4/2026
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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
27/3/2026
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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
25/3/2026
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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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November 18, 2022
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DPC awarded Law Firm of the Year for Bulgaria 2022 by Who’s Who Legal
Our founding partner Assoc. Prof. George Dimitrov received the prestigous award at a black-tie ceremony held in London on 16 November.
Prof. George Dimitrov, DSc
November 16, 2022
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ECJ with new interpretations on the concept of ‘qualified electronic signature’ with reference to a Bulgarian case
At the end of October 2022, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) issued a curious new judgment (case C-362/21) on several issues relating to electronic signatures, and this was initiated upon request for a preliminary ruling from a Bulgarian court (Veliko Tarnovo Administrative Court).
November 9, 2022
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DPC Shorts: Ivan Alexander Manev on taxes in real estate transactions
Taxes are definitely not the first thing we think of amidst the excitement surrounding the sale or acquisition of real estate. However, they represent a significant part of the transaction value and it is good to know in advance what tax payments are due and by whom. Tax law expert Ivan Alexander Manev explains in 2 minutes what taxes are due in the main types of real estate transactions. *This video is in Bulgarian.
Ivan Alexander Manev
October 18, 2022
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Commentary on the Personal Insolvency Bill
On 6 October 2022 a public consultancy procedure on the Personal Insolvency Bill was opened.
Asen Stefanov
September 29, 2022
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Prof. Dr. George Dimitrov has been selected as an international arbitrator at the BIA Court of Arbitration
The newly founded panel includes four lawyers with a proven high level of professional expertise.
Prof. George Dimitrov, DSc
September 27, 2022
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Bulgarian PDPC Adopted a List of Processing Operations Requiring Prior Consultation
Bulgarian PDPC has adopted a list of processing operations that require prior consultation which is addressed to the authorities subject to Directive (EU) 2016/680. This list does not directly apply to the activities of the controllers and processors subject to GDPR but provides an indication for operations which rise high risks and require DPIA and eventual prior consultation under GDPR as well.
Desislava Krusteva
August 19, 2022
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A recap of the latest Labour Code amendments in force as of 1 August 2022
Some amendments to the Labour Code came into force on the 1 August. Radina Tomanova summarizes the most important of them.
Radina Tomanova
August 11, 2022
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DPC won a case in favour of a medical facility on a request from an employee for additional remuneration for work in COVID-19 conditions
During the emergency epidemic situation, all medical facilities were directly affected economically by the measures against the epidemic, as because of the restrictions on some planned medical activities, the revenue from their activity was significantly reduced.
Sylvina Beleva
July 11, 2022
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Covered bonds – a new opportunity or same old thing?
On 8 July 2022, the new Covered Bonds Act (“CBA”) entered into force, transposing the European Directive (EU) 2019/2162 on the issue of covered bonds and covered bond public supervision (the “Directive”), aimed at harmonising the legal regime for covered bonds in EU Member States.
Asen Stefanov
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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
Privacy
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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