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General information
More precisely, in Bulgaria, the following sectors and articles continue to use the decreased VAT of 9%:
- Restaurants and catering businesses (home delivery included)—until December 31, 2024;
- Tourism (complex service including hotel accommodation)—until June 30, 2024;
- Use of sports facilities, until June 30, 2024;
- Bread and flour—until June 30, 2024.
Other news from Bulgaria
The NRA in Bulgaria announces upcoming changes to tax declarations for large taxpayers.

Starting January 1, 2026, Bulgaria’s NRA will require large taxpayers to submit accounting data using the standardized SAF-T format, with around 460 companies already notified. Pilot testing will begin soon, and a new electronic service is being developed to support SAF-T submissions ahead of full implementation. Starting January 1, 2026, the National Revenue Agency (NRA) will introduce ch... Read more
Bulgaria Introduces Amendments to Fiscal Regulations Ordinance No. 18

Bulgaria has amended Ordinance No. N-18 to support the upcoming euro adoption and modernize fiscal regulations. Key changes include allowing fiscal receipts to display totals in currencies other than the official one, enabling electronic receipt generation through integrated systems, and enhancing flexibility for fuel stations using different electronic fiscal memory systems. Read more
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Bulgaria is expected to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, at a fixed rate of 1.95583 BGN per 1 EUR, with dual pricing on product labels likely starting from August 8, 2025, following ECOFIN’s final confirmation. Retailers and POS software providers must ensure systems are ready to recalculate prices, display totals in both currencies, and support dual-currency payments during the transition. Read more
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S4F backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4F backoffice and are intended to update existing installations to latest version. To do so apply only patches that are marked with version number that is newer than your currently installed instance of backoffice. Please make sure to install all available patches sequentially (without skipping). This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component. Read more
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The European Commission has confirmed that Bulgaria is ready to adopt the euro on 1 January 2026, having met all convergence criteria and aligned its legislation with EU and ECB requirements. A formal proposal has been submitted for Council approval, with final endorsement pending consultation with the Eurogroup, European Parliament, and ECB. The euro adoption is expected to enhance Bulgaria’s eco... Read more
Bulgaria Takes Steps to Combat Price Hikes During Euro Transition

Ahead of Bulgaria’s euro adoption in January 2026, the NRA, CCP, and CPC have launched a coordinated campaign to prevent unjustified price hikes, beginning with inspections in over 150 stores across more than 30 cities. The effort targets misleading dual pricing, fiscal compliance, and consumer protection, with official templates issued to guide retailers and strict enforcement measures in place f... Read more
Bulgaria's Consumer Protection Agency Launches Euro Transition Oversight Campaign

Bulgaria’s Consumer Protection Commission has launched a nationwide campaign to monitor and penalize unfair commercial practices during the euro transition, with fines of up to 50,000 leva per violation. The initiative includes joint inspections with the tax authority and a public awareness campaign aimed at informing citizens across both digital channels and in-person visits to 300 locations. &nb... Read more