BUDGET, TAXES, FINANCE

Bulgaria Fin Min Expects 0.7% Budget Surplus as of End-August

Budget revenues increase sharply, yet Bulgarians stay poor

Revenue collection in budget improves - spending doesn’t, though

Budget 2015: stability or extreme conservatism and denial of reforms?

Bozhidar Danev: Bulgaria’s 2015 Budget Falls Short of Promised Reforms

Danev: The revenue side of the draft is highly undervalued

Budget Update Bill to Be Debated in Parliament Committee

Bulgaria MPs to Make Report on Insolvent KTB

Bulgaria Registered 0.1% Deflation in June

Bulgaria‘s external debt up by 180 million euro

Bojidar Danev: Budget 2017 is a budget of lagging development

ARE WE GOING TO BE RICHER OR POORER IN 2017?

In response to the Minister of finance: Budgetary expenditures and their effectiveness

The exotic dance of the administration about toll taxes: “one step forward – two steps back”

BOJIDAR DANEV: THE ADOPTION OF BUDGET 2017 SHOULD NOT BE RUSHED

OECD: BUSINESS SURVEY ON TAXATION

Every second company waits a year for payment

Risk of suspension of European funding in 6 months

Managers bombarded with questions the lecturers of "Business Briefing: Weekend tax"

Amendments on local taxes and fees act for the determination of “domestic waste” fee

Gross Domestic Product for the First Quarter of 2017 (Flash Estimates)

The problems of business seem to not diminish

Inflation and Consumer Price Indices in August 2017

EU Commission VAT proposals can lead to less complexity, less fragmentation, less tax fraud and evasion

EU Multiannual Financial Framework post-2020: ensure unity and swift agreement

Moscovici asks tech industry to be ‘part of the solution’ before digital tax proposal

Nikolay Tonchev: Progressive taxation will not lead to more money in the country

A better deal for consumers: Cheap euro transfers everywhere in the Union and fairer currency conversions

The EU budget at a glance

EU’s post-2020 budget: Further increase research and innovation funding and reach swift agreement

EU budget: Commission proposes a modern budget for a Union that protects, empowers and defends

European Solidarity Corps: Commission opens new call for project proposals

Radosvet Radev: Environmental objectives should be achieved through incentives, not sanctions

Better governance of public finances and reforms in the social, health and banking sectors recommended by the EU Council for Bulgaria

Radosvet Radev: There is place for both American and Chinese interests in Bulgaria

Open letter to employers and trade unions on the Corporate Commercial Bank (ССВ)

Gentlemen politicians, do not play with the financial boomerang!

NCTC discusses tax legislation amendments for 2019

The new requirements for cash registers – another hit on the bright business

Kamen Kolev: Insolvency procedures are a few, but the indebtedness of companies is growing

Stanislav Popdonchev: Around 200 000 pieces of fiscal equipment have to be replaced, the rest need software update

European Semester Autumn Package: Bolstering inclusive and sustainable growth

€405 billion invested in Europe's real economy under the European Structural and Investment Funds

Commission launches debate on a gradual transition to more efficient and democratic decision-making in EU tax policy

AOBE presents its priorities for 2019

EU cross-border payments outside Eurozone: MEPs scrap excessive fees

Capital Markets Union: Commission reports on progress achieved ahead of European Council

CONCERNING: ORDER H-18 (FOR CASH APPARATUS)

BIA signs agreement for cooperation with the Investment intermediary Aval In Jsc - the first approved advisor by the BSE for the broadcasting of the “Market of growth“

Producer Price Indices in Industry, March 2019

Commission Directive on Introducing Requirements for Payment Service Providers

Deepening Europe's Economic and Monetary Union: Commission takes stock of progress

Dimitar Brankov: The "wealth tax" might harm the middle class and the savings of the citizens

'Wizard' cybersecurity expert charged with record hack of Bulgarian tax agency

Commission proposes a governance framework for the Budgetary Instrument for Convergence and Competitiveness

TO BE EXPECTED: THIRD POSTPONING OF CASH REGISTER DEADLINES

A draft amendment to Regulation H-18 has been published

A conference was held on the topic: "The key role of data and new technologies in the future of organizations"

State aid: Commission amends Short-term export-credit insurance Communication in light of economic impact of coronavirus outbreak

How to optimize your business in COVID-19 conditions?

BIA's statement on the Draft Law for amendment and supplement of the state budget of the Republic of Bulgaria

State aid: Commission approves €255 million Bulgarian guarantee scheme to support SMEs in coronavirus outbreak

Sassoli to EU governments: Rise to the challenge. Find new shared ways to finance our recovery

Declaration of the Bulgarian Social Partners for joining the ERM II

Commission approves €770 million Bulgarian employment aid scheme for preserving jobs in sectors most affected by the coronavirus outbreak

EU launches new €50 million pilot to develop skills and education across Europe

State aid: Commission approves a €150 million Bulgarian scheme to support SMEs affected by coronavirus outbreak

Commission proposes a public loan facility to support green investments together with the European Investment Bank

EU budget 2021: An annual budget focused on European recovery

State aid: Commission approves a €150 million Bulgarian scheme to support SMEs affected by coronavirus outbreak

Investment Plan for Europe exceeds €500 billion investment target ahead of time

ECB: Communique on Bulgaria

Fair and Simple Taxation: Commission proposes new package of measures to contribute to Europe's recovery and growth

Budget Committee Approves New Extension of the 9% VAT Rate

Foreign Direct Investments and Expenditure on Acquisition of Tangible Fixed Assets in 2019

Guidelines For Investing Eur 672.5 Billion In The Recovery And Sustainability Mechanism

European Green Deal Call: €1 billion investment to boost the green and digital transition

Position Of The Management Board Of BIA On The Changes In The System Of Taxes, State And Local Fees

Subject: The 60/40 Measure

Important For Employers who want to receive Funds for the Period Before 1.10.2020 by the Second Design of the 60/40 Measure

State aid: Commission prolongs and expands Temporary Framework to further support companies facing significant turnover losses

The draft laws on the state budget of the Republic of Bulgaria, the budgets of the Social Security and the National Health Insurance Fund for 2021

EU increases its contribution to COVAX to €500 million to secure COVID-19 vaccines

The Employers' Organizations and the Minister of Economy discussed the Implementation of the Anti-Crisis Measures

EU budget 2021: supporting a sustainable recovery from the pandemic

Deal on new rules for EU regional, cohesion and social funds over next 7 years

Brexit: The European Commission has issued updated guidance on VAT Rules on goods and services

EIB and Boni Holding AD agree €30 million loan under Investment Plan for Europe

ackling non-performing loans (NPLs) to enable banks to support EU households and businesses

The National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) held an emergency online meeting

Portuguese Presidency + Brexit

Subsidies on Hold

BIA holds a meeting with the Mayor of Sofia Yordanka Fandakova

Commission launches debate on responding to the impact of an ageing population

Commission welcomes political agreement on the ESF+

The pandemic shrank half of the banks profit

Commission welcomes European Parliament's approval of Recovery and Resilience Facility

Subject: National Strategy for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Draft for 2021-2027

GDP & Labor productivity - Fourth Quarter of 2020 and 2020

ECB accelerates bond-buying in the next quarter

A startup worth billions with some Bulgarian support

Report confirms SURE's success in protecting jobs and incomes

MLSP updates Order for Preservation of Employment

NRA's "Support through working capital for SMEs" continues

EC approves Bulgaria’s Modified Payroll Support Measures

MF forecast: budget deficit of over BGN 656 million

Latest transfer of subsidies for tour operators

Growing investment inclinations globally and in the eurozone for early April

Employers and Trade Unions with first requests toward the new parliament

Public consultation on the taxation of tobacco products and new products

The EC approved the 5.0 final version of OPNOIR 2014 - 2020.

Bulgaria receives an additional EUR 75,9 mln for tackling the social and economic effects of the COVID crisis

Commission proposes new, ambitious business tax agenda

Delayed "Tax Freedom Day" during the pandemic

Commission disburses €14.1 billion under SURE to 12 Member States

The project for e-invoicing will reduce the business's costs

Decrease of 1.8% in the GDP for the first quarter of 2021

European Commission: Key infringements and decisions by policy area

Commission supports researchers and organisations with €822 million in 2021

Do you approve the Recovery program?

The NRA reminds of new VAT rules of July 1

2,800 companies have requested BGN 30 million working capital support for

The state will continue the support for employers until the end of July 2021.

Adoption of the Draft National Plan for the Introduction of the Euro in Bulgaria

BGN 100 million from REACT-EU will not reach the business free of charge, OPIC Monitoring Committee decides

BIA opposes the transfer of EU assistance amounting to BGN 100 Million into the Fund of Funds

Broad support for the euro in non-euro area Member States

The European Commission increases funding for coronavirus research and its variants

The Council of Ministers approves Amendment to the Portfolio Guarantee Program in support of corporate liquidity

How important is the budget update for businesses and households?

The three new seasons in Bulgaria: Spring, Summer and the season of restrictive measures

Official start of the grant payment under the procedure "Support for small enterprises with a turnover of over BGN 500,000 to overcome the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic"

Subject: Version 1.3. of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan

Employment Agency started a new procedure for the 60/40 measure

AOBE calls for provision of funds for policies to overcome COVID-19 consequences and energy crisis in 2022 state budget

UP TO 50,000 EUROS PER COMPANY UNDER A NEW EUROPEAN INNOVATION PROMOTION PROGRAM

Bulgaria's trade deficit exceeds 260 million euros in August

ECB: Banks in the Euro area should be legally binded to climate transition plans

BNB expects economic growth of 3,9% and inflation of 3,8% this year

Fund of Funds and start-ups- support opportunities

Business is compensated by 110 bgn/MWh due to expensive electricity

The companies declared record dividends for over BGN 82 million

Delay of industrial expansion in the euro area in October to 8-month bottom

The Council of ministers approved changes in the business compensation program

BIA’s Board of Management approves a position on the principles for determination of minimum wage and main expectations to the 2022 state budget

The government provided an additional BGN 250 million for maintaining the employment of about 65 000 workers and employees under 60/40 measure

AOBE and PP "There is such a people" discussed urgent measures to compensate for extremely high electricity prices and business recommendations to the 2022 budget

State aid: EC gives green light to the Pan-European Guarantee Fund

BIA proposals on draft law of the Public Offering of Securities Act

Bulgaria takes on a new debt of BGN 500 million

€11 billion REACT-EU funds allocation now available for 2022

Capital Markets Union: Commission proposes new measures to boost Europe's capital markets

Standard & Poor's confirmed Bulgaria’s rating with stable outlook

Cabinet determines the conditions, order and amount for provision of funds to bus carriers

BIA: increase in minimum wages increases unemployment

BIA's Management Board position on the minimum wage and main expectations to the 2022 State Budget

Information about the debt and budget policy of the Ministry of finance

What is the economic picture in the country - analysis of experts

BIA proposals on the draft amendments to the tax laws submitted for discussion in the NCTS

New rules on VAT rates offer Member States more flexibility

The government approves the changes in the tax laws for 2022

Bulgaria to start technical preparation of request for application of reduced VAT rate for supply of electricity and natural gas

State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Bulgaria

NextGenerationEU: European Commission launches Recovery and Resilience Scoreboard