By: Vanya Alex

Limited liability company (OOD) is one of the most popular legal forms for carrying out business in Bulgaria. The second form is joint stock company (AD). The common between them is the shareholder’s liability – is restricted to the amount of his share in the capital of the company. If an individual establishes OOD or AD, the one-man company is called EOOD or EAD. These forms are preferred by foreigners to acquire an ownership over land in Bulgaria. At present foreign individuals are not allowed to own land in Bulgaria. Any foreigner who wants to buy land in Bulgaria can do it through establishing a local company. Those restrictions will fall in 2014 at the latest.

The law in Bulgaria also provides for sole trader operations (ET), joint ventures, branches, holdings, cooperatives and representative offices. They all have to be registered with the district court, which is a process that usually takes 2 or 3 weeks.
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By Rhiannon Williamson

More and more expatriates are attracted to Bulgaria each year.

These expatriates are drawn by the climate, the safe sandy beaches, the incredibly low cost of living and low prices generally, the historical heritage that Bulgaria offers and the welcome they get from the friendly Bulgarians.

While Bulgaria does not yet have the same destination appeal of Spain or Portugal say, all that is about to change as Bulgaria gets closer to entry into the EU in 2007.

Those choosing a new life in Bulgaria now are getting in ahead of the pack as this country is about to become very fashionable.

If you are thinking that Bulgaria might be the place for you what can you expect from life in Bulgaria? And which areas are attracting the main influx of expatriates?
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By: Jain Goodall

More sunshine, high temperatures, warmer seas, smaller towns, affordable prices and individual beaches are making the southern Black Sea coast more and more attractive to property buyers and investors.

Tourism
With more than 700,000 foreign tourists expected for this summer in the area of Nessebur alone, it is this kind of development in tourism which will lead to better services and infrastructure for the southern Black Sea coast, increasing its popularity with purchasers.
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By: Jain Goodall

Many British and Irish purchasers consider buying property in Bulgaria as a holiday home but with the idea of renting it out for some of the year to help cover some of the costs. Some may be thinking of buying now and renting it for a few years with a view to retiring there later. Others, just buy as rental investment.

Any of these options can work well, and do for many, but what should you be looking for in a property you intend renting?

Location

The words location, location, location as ever apply – location is crucial. If you are looking to successfully rent your property it needs to be in a location people want to spend their holiday. Bulgaria, although not a large country, is very diverse and even though some parts are spectacularly beautiful it does not mean that tourists want to holiday there. This may be down to access – no roads or airports too far away – but will also in part be down to their lack of knowledge and familiarity with many parts of Bulgaria and what the areas have to offer.
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