Bulgaria's National Assembly has submitted a draft bill proposing a 0% VAT rate on essential food and beverage items in the country's small consumer basket. The proposal, submitted on 18 May 2026, would apply to staples such as bread, milk, dairy, basic meats and poultry. If approved, businesses would need to adjust VAT logic, invoicing and reporting systems to reflect the zero‑rated treatment.
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Accountancy Bulgaria · 2 months ago
This article outlines the tax and compliance requirements for online stores operating in Bulgaria, including mandatory registration with the National Revenue Agency, submission of monthly audit files, and conditions triggering VAT registration. It also explains cross‑border obligations such as OSS, VIES, and Intrastat for EU and non‑EU transactions.
VatCalc · 3 months ago
On 27 February 2026, Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency issued Order No. Z‑TsU‑30‑359, updating the SAF‑T schema to version 1.0.2 effective 1 April 2026. The order mandates monthly SAF‑T submissions starting January 2026, with a phased timetable for large, mid‑sized and other taxpayers, and provides a six‑month grace period for the first filing. The required reports include monthly General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Sales and Purchase invoices, annual Fixed Assets, and on‑demand Inventory.
SNI Technology · 3 months ago
Bulgarian National Revenue Agency has issued new guidance amending SAF‑T technical documentation, introducing schema version 1.0.2 as the mandatory format for all SAF‑T submissions. The updated specifications take effect on 1 April 2026, with deadlines set in the Tax and Social Security Procedure Code. Businesses and software providers have until that date to align their systems with the new schema.
Bloomberg Tax · 4 months ago
The European Court of Justice issued a preliminary ruling on Feb. 9, 2026, concerning Bulgarian VAT liability for third parties. In Case C‑121/24, a road‑transport company was assessed for unpaid VAT after the supplier was removed from the commercial register. The ruling clarifies that the taxpayer can be liable for the supplier’s unpaid VAT when the supplier fails to pay the chargeable VAT.
Accountancy Bulgaria · 4 months ago
This article explains the distinct roles of VAT returns, VIES, OSS, and Intrastat in Bulgaria and the EU, highlighting that each serves a different purpose—tax calculation, B2B reporting, B2C cross‑border sales, and statistical monitoring. It notes key changes effective from 2026, including euro adoption for VAT communications and the gradual introduction of SAF‑T. Understanding these differences helps businesses avoid compliance errors and audit risks.
Eurofast · 4 months ago
Bulgaria’s VAT reform, effective 1 January 2026, introduces a small‑enterprise regime allowing companies with turnover up to €51,130 domestically and €100,000 EU‑wide to operate VAT‑free across the EU, removes the reverse‑charge for goods assembled or installed in Bulgaria, and expands registration thresholds to include subsidies, packaging, transport and other charges, all expressed in euros following euro adoption.
Key Takeaways
A 0% VAT rate is proposed for essential food and beverage products included in Bulgaria's small consumer basket.
The draft bill was submitted on 18 May 2026.
The basket includes staple items such as bread, milk, dairy products, basic meats and poultry.
Businesses will need to update their VAT determination logic, invoicing processes and reporting systems to reflect the new zero‑rated treatment.
Primary source
Read the full article at VatCalcThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 29 May 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Bulgaria. The original source is VatCalc.
