Bulgaria · 2026
Bulgaria Salary Calculator
Bulgaria has one of the EU's lowest tax burdens — work out your net pay at a flat 10%.
VAT rate: 20%Total deductions
Bulgaria applies a flat 10% income tax and about 13.8% social security, leaving roughly 76% net. Companies pay 10% corporate tax and 5% dividend tax — among the lowest in the EU. For a UK earner that's a dramatically smaller take-home cut, which is why Bulgaria has become a popular base for freelancers and founders.
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- Social security caps
- Social security is capped at a maximum insurable income ceiling per month.
- Residency (183-day rule)
- Bulgarian residents are taxed on worldwide income; the 183-day rule and centre of vital interests determine residency.
- Double taxation treaties
- Bulgaria has double taxation treaties with the US, UK and most EU countries.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my net salary?
Bulgaria applies a flat 10% income tax and about 13.8% social security, leaving roughly 76% net. Companies pay 10% corporate tax and 5% dividend tax — among the lowest in the EU. For a UK earner that's a dramatically smaller take-home cut, which is why Bulgaria has become a popular base for freelancers and founders.
What are the social security caps?
Social security is capped at a maximum insurable income ceiling per month.
When do I become a tax resident?
Bulgarian residents are taxed on worldwide income; the 183-day rule and centre of vital interests determine residency.