Bulgaria and the EU

Latest business news about Bulgaria and the European Union.

GS Georgieva & Partners — 16 July 2014, 23:58 CET

GS Georgieva & Partners is a team of Legal Professionals who provide expert legal advice and assistance in the UK and to foreigners in Bulgaria.

European Commission Mechanism for Cooperation and Verification for Bulgaria and Romania — 20 July 2010, 15:30 CET

The Commission reports under the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism every 6 months on progress with judicial reform, the fight against corruption and, concerning Bulgaria, the fight against organised crime.

Bulgaria and Romania move a step closer to Schengen area — 10 June 2010, 23:33 CET

Bulgaria and Romania have moved a step closer to having their border checks with the borderless Schengen area lifted. An EU Council decision that both comply with data security requirements for joining the "Schengen Information System" border control database was approved by the European Parliament's Civil Liberties Committee on Thursday.

Commission authorises Bulgaria to grant limited aid to farmers — 22 April 2010, 01:22 CET

The European Commission authorised a Bulgarian scheme with a budget of BGN 20 million (approximately € 10,26 million) which aims at supporting agricultural holdings.

Co-operation and Verification Mechanism in Bulgaria - March 2010 - briefing — 23 March 2010, 16:44 CET

When they joined the EU on 1 January 2007, Romania and Bulgaria still had progress to make in the fields of judicial reform, corruption and organised crime. To smooth the entry of both countries and at the same time safeguard the workings of its policies and institutions, the EU decided to establish a special "cooperation and verification mechanism" to help them address these outstanding shortcomings.

Sexual discrimination case - Bulgaria - CASELEX:BG:2009:42 — 15 March 2010, 23:38 CET

In an action brought by a female worker claiming that she had been sexually harassed within the meaning of Article 5 in conjunction with Section 1(2) of the Protection from Discrimination Act 2003, transposing Article 2(2)(a) in conjunction with Article 1(d) of Directive 2006/54/EC, the testimony of witnesses reproducing her story was valid evidence -- not of the circumstances known only to the harasser and the victim but of the victim's behaviour, remarks and reactions to the harassment - Judgement by Bulgaria's Supreme Administrative Court.

Representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria — 04 November 2009, 12:36 CET

Contacts of the European Commission representation in Bulgaria.

Bulgaria Investment Climate 2009 — 04 November 2009, 12:36 CET

Bulgaria has put in place a liberal foreign investment regime, including low, flat corporate and income taxes and competitive incentives to attract high levels of foreign investment.

Access to finance — 24 May 2012, 13:42 CET

Finance for small and medium sized enterprises in Bulgaria can be obtained by anyone who is a trader according to the Commercial Law, as well as self-employed tradespeople or freelancers, if their activity can be considered to be an enterprise as per the Commercial Law.

Starting a business in Bulgaria — 24 May 2012, 13:31 CET

An overview of the process of starting a new business in Bulgaria and useful information about the documents required.

Report on Progress under the Co-operation and Verification Mechanism in Bulgaria — 22 July 2009, 22:44 CET

The report on progress in Bulgaria notes a positive change of attitude and identifies a number of technical steps taken by Bulgaria in response to the Commission's report of July 2008. Bulgaria has taken initial action to improve its track record in the prosecution of serious crime: a reorganisation of the prosecution and a change in methodology has resulted in a growing number of indictments, in particular regarding fraud with EU funds and in some first convictions on organised crime. In addition, Bulgaria analysed delays in serious criminal cases and issued recommendations to speed up court procedures which have partly been implemented and led to the swift conclusion of some cases. The inspection of the Supreme Judicial Council has established an encouraging track record and contributed, together with the Supreme Cassation Court, to improvements in the equal application of the law.

Report on Progress under the Co-operation and Verification Mechanism in Bulgaria — 12 February 2009, 18:00 CET

The European Commission reports under the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism every 6 months on progress with judicial reform, the fight against corruption and, concerning Bulgaria, the fight against organised crime.

Progress Reports on the Cooperation and Verification mechanism - procedural aspects — 23 July 2008, 16:24 CET

The Commission approved on 23 July 2008 a series of reports assessing the progress in Bulgaria and Romania of judicial reform and the fight against corruption under the Co-operation and Verification mechanisms set up when both countries joined the EU last year. These reports assess the progress and shortcomings that exist in Bulgaria and Romania on the commitments made at the time of accession. The Commission concludes that genuine efforts and some progress have been made, mainly in terms of judicial reform but much more needs to be done by both countries to fight high level corruption and in Bulgaria on organised crime. The reports highlight the need for sustained political commitment and implementation on the ground if the benchmarks set at the time of accession are to be met in full. The reports put forward a series of concrete follow up measures. Progress in meeting the benchmarks and in dispelling doubts about the two countries ability to deal with corruption will allow their citizens to reap the full benefits of EU membership and enhance their confidence in the rule of law.

Report on Progress in Bulgaria under the Co-operation and Verification Mechanism — 23 July 2008, 16:20 CET

The Commission approved on 23 July a series of reports assessing the progress in Bulgaria of judicial reform and the fight against corruption under the Co-operation and Verification mechanisms set up when Bulgaria joined the EU last year. These reports assess the progress and shortcomings that exist in Bulgaria on the commitments made at the time of accession. The Commission concludes that genuine efforts and some progress have been made, mainly in terms of judicial reform but much more needs to be done by both countries to fight high level corruption and in Bulgaria on organised crime. The reports highlight the need for sustained political commitment and implementation on the ground if the benchmarks set at the time of accession are to be met in full. The reports put forward a series of concrete follow up measures.

Report on the Management of EU Funds in Bulgaria - guide — 23 July 2008, 16:14 CET

The European Commission approved on 23 July a series of reports assessing the progress in Bulgaria of judicial reform and the fight against corruption under the Co-operation and Verification mechanisms set up when both countries joined the EU last year. The Commission has also adopted a separate report on the management of EU funds in Bulgaria. These reports assess the progress and shortcomings that exist in Bulgaria on the commitments made at the time of accession. The Commission concludes that genuine efforts and some progress have been made, mainly in terms of judicial reform but much more needs to be done by both countries to fight high level corruption and in Bulgaria on organised crime. The reports highlight the need for sustained political commitment and implementation on the ground if the benchmarks set at the time of accession are to be met in full. The reports put forward a series of concrete follow up measures. The Commission has taken a formal decision to suspend certain EU funds until the Bulgarian authorities are able to demonstrate that sound financial management structures are in place and operating effectively.

Bulgaria and the euro — 03 February 2008, 22:55 CET

Bulgaria joined the European Union on 1 January 2007 and has committed to adopt the euro once it fulfils the necessary conditions.

Key findings of the progress report on the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism with Bulgaria — 27 June 2007, 18:16 CET

Bulgaria successfully joined the European Union on 1 January 2007. To address the limited number of areas where further work will be necessary, the European Union has adopted a package of accompanying measures. These measures concern areas such as food safety, payment of EU funds, and a special mechanism to help Bulgaria to continue the reforms of the judiciary and the fight against corruption. The Commission on 27 June 2007 adopted its first progress report on the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism and the measures taken by Bulgaria to reach the benchmarks set by the Commission in its decision of 13 December 2006.

Bulgaria, Romania make it to EU — 04 January 2007, 18:26 CET

Former communist states Bulgaria and Romania celebrated Monday their New Year's accession to the European Union even as new EU president Germany warned that painful reforms were still needed.

EU Monitoring Report Bulgaria - Romania September 2006 — 26 September 2006, 15:11 CET

On 26 September 2006 the European Commission approved the Monitoring report on the state of preparedness for EU membership of Bulgaria and Romania.

Find an office in Bulgaria — 31 August 2006, 22:59 CET

Instant Offices Bulgaria

Bulgaria country profile — 24 May 2012, 13:48 CET

Founded in 681, Bulgaria is one of the oldest states in Europe. Bulgaria became a Member State of the European Union on 1 January 2007.

Bulgarian Tax guide (Deloitte) — 18 June 2015, 13:51 CET

The Taxation and Investment Guides are a first stop for investors wishing to gain a working perspective on the operating conditions and investment climate – including the legal, accounting and taxation framework – in the countries covered in the Deloitte International Tax Source. In addition to the Bulgaria Highlights and Taxation and Investment Guide, above, country links open the door to the Deloitte International Tax Source and a wide range of materials and information on the tax consequences of doing business across borders.