Bulgaria. Mindful relocation.
Conscious Relocation to Bulgaria
In this extensive episode, we review all the issues that primarily interest relocators. The pros and cons of Bulgaria. How to cross the border and complete the paperwork? How to obtain a permanent residence permit, a temporary residence permit, and a passport? How to learn Bulgarian? How and where to rent or buy property in Bulgaria? What transportation is available, and is it convenient to get around? What about healthcare and safety? How to start your own business and in what direction to move? And much more.
00:00 Introduction.
02:20 Intro.
02:40 Why Bulgaria? Pros and Cons.
04:48 Crossing the border. How to complete the paperwork.
06:00 The "Bulgarian Random" Procedure. What does this mean?
15:44 Permanent Residence Permit. Temporary Residence Permit. Passport. Reasons for Obtaining It.
22:44 Language: How to learn Bulgarian and is it possible to get by without it?
30:39 Real estate in Sofia: What, where, and how much does it cost?
41:22 Transportation in Bulgaria: Convenience and cost.
48:49 Healthcare in Bulgaria.
58:29 Safety in Bulgaria.
01:01:14 Features of the national cuisine.
01:06:43 Consumer basket.
01:13:24 Starting a business.
01:21:16 Taxes in Bulgaria.
01:24:40 Seven circles of banking in Bulgaria.
01:29:52 Summary.
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The team behind this episode:
= Author, presenter, and expert – Alexander Alekseev, founder of GSL Law & Consulting
= Author and presenter – Katya Pal
= Director – Sergey K.
= Camera operator – Kirill S.
= Producer – Maria M.
= Designer/illustrator – Natalia S.
= PR manager – Yulia Dmitrenko
Filming took place in March 2023.
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Useful links for you:
= Company registration in Bulgaria: https://gsl.org/ru/offshore/offshore-...
= Opening bank accounts in Bulgaria: https://gsl.org/ru/offshore/banks/
= Bulgarian tax system: https://gsl.org/ru/taxes/tax-zones/bo...
= Accounting services and auditing for a Bulgarian company: https://gsl.org/ru/audit-foreign/audi...
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Our thanks:
= We thank Maxim, Managing Partner, for a life hack for relocators arriving at Sofia Airport that few people know about.
= We thank Eva-Valeria, Project Manager, for practical advice for future relocators.
= We thank Andrey, Software Engineer, for the unique story of his relocation and legalization in Bulgaria.
= We thank Evgeniy, IT Specialist, for his fascinating stories about the languages spoken in Bulgaria and why St. Cyril and Methodius has so many nationalities.
= We thank Artem, Student and Waiter, for an excellent Bulgarian lesson that will help beginners gain confidence.
= We thank Kirill, Entrepreneur, for advice on what to do if you urgently need a doctor, but your insurance-covered clinic appointment is in a month.
= Thanks to Katya, the IT director, for helping us choose a comfortable area of Sofia, given that you have a realtor who is both a genius and a swindler.