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Move to Bulgaria

Moving to Bulgaria
Bulgaria is an Eastern European country with population of 8,3 million; 30% live in major cities. Existing since the year of 681, Bulgaria is one of the first countries in the world converted to Christianity (in the 9th century).
After the communist block disintegrated in 1989 Bulgaria is a democratic country on the road to a market economy. Major industries are chemicals, steel, textiles and forklift trucks (both electric and fuel-powered). Summer and winter tourism are traditional. Trade and services are now 90% private owned. Industries are still 70% state-owned, most of them to be privatised.
Bulgaria is located in the Balkan Peninsula and has 385 kilometres (240 miles) coastline on the Black Sea. The area is 111 000 sq. km (42,855 sq. miles), the climate is temperate, with a nice summer and snowy winter. Amplitude in summer to winter temperature averages is -5° C to 30° C (41° F to 86° F).

Bulgaria boarders on the Black Sea, Turkey, Greece, Romania, Macedonia and Yugoslavia. Having achieved social and political stability and located at a crossroad's of trade routes to Western Europe, Russia and the Middle East Bulgaria is a suitable stepping stone for distributing operations.

HOUSING IN BULGARIA
Accommodation is mostly in apartment buildings. Detached and semi-detached houses are also available, mainly in the suburbs.
Commuting means 3-6 miles from suburbia to downtown. Rents are moderate. The highest are in the capital city of Sofia. Furnished and unfurnished flats are rented for one year or longer.
Bear in mind that legal proceedings and liabilities may differ from those at home. You should take independent legal advice when signing contracts or buying real estate. Information about property for rent is obtained from newspaper advertising and estate agents throughout Bulgaria.

TRAVELLING IN BULGARIA

The main international gateway to Bulgaria is the Sofia airport. It also services the two and only domestic lines &amp;amp;#8211; to the seashore cities of Varna and Bourgas. Both cities are international seaports.
The most common way of travelling in Bulgaria is the railway system. There are trains to almost every town in the country. Private bus line link the major cities.
Though roads are in poor condition streets have potholes most Bulgarians prefer car travel. Speed limits are 50 km per hour in cities and 120 km per hour on the two and only highways.
Foreigners are expected to carry the driving licence they have obtained in their home country. Unleaded petrol is available in major gas-stations alone.

EMPLOYMENT
Foreigners must obtain a work permit. Exempt are aliens owning a Bulgaria-registered company. Aliens must obtain work permits from the National Employment Office before applying for a job in Bulgaria.
For more details contact:
National Employment Office + 359 2 8601

TAXATION
The Bulgarian tax system is complicated. Taxation depends on individual case and independent advice should be sought. The general rule is that residents are taxable for their incomes and a small deduction for expenses favours only professionals as lowers, freelance journalists, entertainers, artists, etc. Residents are expected to have social insurance. A 22% VAT is added to the price of goods and service. Companies, registered in Bulgaria may collect the VAT within 6 months.

ELECTRICITY/GAS
Power is single phase, 220-240 volts AC, 50Hz. Some electrical appliances will need transformers adapters if not provided with built-in switches. There is no central gas supply system in Bulgaria. Gas is available only by home delivery service of 50 litre gas bottles.

COMMUNICATIONS
The still Government-owned BTC (Bulgarian Telecommunication Company) is sole provider of telephone, fax, telegraph and postal services. Direct dialing to any part of the country is available. You can also dial direct to Europe, Asia, Australia, North and South America and Africa. BTC offers special business-phone-net, which is more expensive and reliable. The cellular telephone network covers most populated areas. Operators are M-tel for GSM900 and Mobicom for NMT 450.
In Bulgaria there are about 30 private INTERNET providers, who offer INTERNET full access at 14 400-38 400 BPS. Prices are between 30 and 50 $ monthly.

CURRENCY AND BANKS
Bulgaria has a decimal system of currency, the basic unit is the LEV. Notes are in denominations of 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10 000, 20 000 and 50 000 and coins in 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 lev. Major credit cards and travel cheques are accepted in selected banks and international hotels.
Banking hours are 09.00 to 16.00 on weekdays.
Some banks close at 14.00 on Fridays. All are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

EDUCATION
There are some private and state-owned foreign language schools in Bulgaria, that enlist foreign attendants. They teach in English, German, French and Spanish.
The Anglo-American school in Sofia and the American University in Blagoevgrad (100 km south from Sofia) are recommended.

SHOPPING
Opening hours are generally 9 am &amp;amp;#8211; 6 pm Mondays to Fridays. On Saturdays shops are open till 14.00 pm . In major cities there are several non-stop retailers, shops, departments stores and drugstores.
Most towns boast a shopping centre or mall. Food and drink is generally purchased from supermarkets, but there is also a wide variety of smaller shops and delicatessen.

EMIGRATION
Aliens planning a longer than 6 months stay have to apply for a residence permit. They are expected to take their residence permit within a month after arrival. The permit is a small size document with a photo and serves as ID for the Bulgarian authorities. For a longer than 6 month stay, foreigners must inform the local police department for their address and get a registration note.
For more details contact &amp;quot;Passport Department of National Police Force&amp;quot;.
Bulgaria
Sofia 1000
47Maria Luiza boulevard
International office

EMERGENCY CALLS
Police: 166, Fire: 160, Ambulance: 150

HEALTH SERVICES
Government-run hospitals offer good health care to locals and foreigners. There is no central health insurance system in Bulgaria.
A few private clinics are available in the major cities. In the capital city of Sofia there is a government-run &amp;quot;Central hospital for foreign citizens&amp;quot;. Dental clinics are mainly private.

GOODS IN PERMITTED
Your local Allied Pickfords Office will organise all aspects of the packing and shipping of your goods and effects to Bulgaria. This includes advising you what documents have to be obtained, assistance with Customs clearance and final delivery to your door. If delivery has to be delayed, then Allied Pickfords can arrange temporary storage at one of its customs bonded local warehouses.

IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS REQUIREMENTS
Entry visas to Bulgaria are granted by Bulgarian embassies throughout the world and also at every border checkpoint.
The import duty system in Bulgaria is complicated. For details contact Allied Pickfords branch in Bulgaria.

ANIMALS AND PETS
Most pets, including dogs, cats, birds, etc. can be brought if an original signed and stamped veterinary health certificate is presented, stating that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies not more than 1 year before arrival. Pets have togo through a medical check-up with local veterinary authoritie

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