Employer of Record (EOR) in Bulgaria
Native Teams’ Employer of Record (EOR) services allow you to employ talent in Bulgaria without setting up a legal presence. We handle payroll, contracts, tax contributions, and local compliance, so you can focus on growing your business.
How does an EOR in Bulgaria work?
When you partner with Native Teams, we act as the legal employer of your team in Bulgaria, while you continue to manage their day-to-day responsibilities. You select your employee, we hire them through our Bulgarian entity, and we take care of everything on the employment side—contracts, payroll, tax withholdings, social contributions, and benefits. It’s a fast, compliant, and cost-efficient way to build your local team without the overhead of establishing a company.
Who can use EOR services in Bulgaria?
EOR services are a great fit for companies of all sizes and industries. Whether you're a startup testing the Bulgarian market, a mid-sized business expanding your distributed workforce, or a global company looking to onboard remote talent, Native Teams can help you employ people in full compliance with local regulations. It’s also ideal for consultancies, tech firms, and agencies hiring freelancers or converting contractors into employees.
Features of Native Teams EOR services in Bulgaria
Employment status
Your team members are legally employed through Native Teams’ local entity in Bulgaria. This gives them the security and rights of full employment while allowing you to manage them like any other in-house staff.
HR administration and documentation
From employment contracts and onboarding forms to time-off tracking and offboarding documents, we handle all the HR admin. You’ll have a digital record of everything in one easy-to-access platform.
Global payroll
Our platform automates payroll processing for your employees in Bulgaria, ensuring timely, accurate payments with compliant tax and social security handling. Plus, with our payroll calculators for 85+ countries, you can easily forecast and manage global costs.
Benefits
We help you offer both mandatory and optional benefits to attract and retain top talent. This includes statutory health insurance, paid leave, and extras like wellness stipends or co-working passes.
Dive deeper into Bulgaria’s labour laws and regulations with our hiring guide
What legal requirements exist for employment in Bulgaria
Business registration
To legally hire in Bulgaria, you must register a local company with the Bulgarian authorities. This process includes obtaining a tax identification number, setting up a local bank account, and securing any necessary licences based on your business activity.
Employment contracts
Written employment contracts are mandatory in Bulgaria. These documents must clearly define job roles, salaries, working hours, notice periods, and other key terms in compliance with local labour laws.
Visas and permits
If you're hiring non-EU nationals, you'll need to arrange valid work permits and residency visas. The process must be initiated by the employer and approved before the employee can legally work in Bulgaria.
Social security
Employers must register employees with Bulgaria’s National Social Security Institute. Contributions cover health insurance, pensions, unemployment benefits, and other statutory entitlements.
Income taxes
Employers are required to withhold personal income tax from employee salaries and report and remit these amounts to the Bulgarian tax authorities each month.
Employment laws
To remain compliant, employers must follow Bulgaria’s labour laws, including rules on minimum wage, working hours, leave entitlements, employee benefits, and proper termination procedures.
Please note that employment laws in Bulgaria vary by job category and individual circumstances and are subject to change.
Why choose Native Teams as your Bulgaria Employer of Record?
Hiring in a new country can be complex, but Native Teams makes it simple. We already have a registered entity in Bulgaria and a team of legal, tax, and HR experts who stay up to date with changing regulations.
Our platform brings together everything you need—from onboarding and contracts to salary payments and time-off tracking—so you can manage your international team in one place. It’s a faster, more affordable way to enter the Bulgarian market than setting up your own company.
``What is an Employer of Record?
An Employer of Record (EOR) is a third-party provider that hires employees on your behalf in a different country. While you oversee the employee’s work, the EOR is responsible for all legal obligations—issuing employment contracts, running payroll, submitting taxes, and ensuring compliance with local employment laws.
What are the costs of using an Employer of Record in Bulgaria?
The cost of EOR services depends on the number of employees you hire, their salaries, and the level of support you need. In most cases, using an EOR is significantly more cost-effective than setting up a company in Bulgaria, especially when you consider ongoing legal, payroll, and accounting requirements.
Native Teams offers transparent, custom pricing so you can budget confidently. For more details about our pricing structure, visit our pricing page.
What is the difference between PEO and EOR?
A PEO (Professional Employer Organisation) works under a co-employment model, which requires your company to already have a registered entity in Bulgaria. A PEO then helps manage HR and compliance.
In contrast, an EOR becomes the legal employer of your team and takes full responsibility for local compliance. This makes EOR the ideal option if you don’t have a local entity but still want to hire quickly and legally.
What are the responsibilities of an Employer of Record (EOR)?
An EOR like Native Teams handles the legal employment contract, runs monthly payroll, calculates and submits taxes and social contributions, manages benefits, and ensures compliance with Bulgarian labour law. You retain control over the employee’s workload, projects, and reporting structure while we cover the legal and administrative side of employment.
Is using an Employer of Record in Bulgaria legal?
Yes, it is fully legal to use an EOR in Bulgaria. It’s a recognised and increasingly popular way for international companies to hire talent in a compliant and low-risk manner. By working with an established provider like Native Teams, you ensure your employment setup meets all legal standards.
Why should I use EOR instead of opening my own company or an office in Bulgaria?
Opening a legal entity in Bulgaria takes time, involves upfront costs, and requires ongoing administrative work. EOR services allow you to bypass all of that. You can test the market, hire locally, and grow your team without long-term commitments or operational overhead. It’s the fastest way to get started and a smart option for businesses that want flexibility.
How many people can I employ in Bulgaria?
There is no fixed limit. You can hire one employee or build a full team—Native Teams is equipped to support businesses at every stage of growth. Whether you're expanding gradually or scaling fast, we’ll help you onboard and manage your team with full compliance.