Work in Bulgaria for a company based in Estonia

By Mark 10 June 2022

Can I live in Bulgaria and work remotely for a company in Estonia?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. The employer must be registered in Estonia and have an Estonian address
  2. The company must be registered in Bulgaria
  3. You must be physically present in Bulgaria for the first 30 days of the contract
  4. You must be physically present in Estonia for the first 30 days of the contract

Yes, you can work in Bulgaria and Estonia simultaneously.
I’m a Bulgarian citizen, but my permanent residence is in Estonia.
Can I work in Bulgaria?
Yes, you can work in Bulgaria, but you need to have an employment contract with a Bulgarian employer. If you have a contract with an employer in Bulgaria, you can also work in Estonia.

Can I work in Bulgaria if I’m a resident of a country that is not a member of the EU?
Yes, you can work in Bulgaria if you are a resident of a country that is not a member of the EU, or if you are a resident of a country that is a member of the EU and you have a work permit from your home country.

Can I work in Bulgaria if I’m a citizen of a country that is not a member of the EU?
Yes, you can work in Bulgaria if you are a citizen of a country that is not a member of the EU, or if you are a resident of a country that is a member of the EU and you have a work permit from your home country.

How to find remote work in Estonia while living in Bulgaria?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Estonia even though you are located in Bulgaria. For that we have to find a way to get remote work permits in Estonia. It is not a problem to get a work permit for remote work in Estonia. However, it is not so easy to get a remote work permit in Estonia. So, you have to be careful about this.

First, you have to get a remote work permit in Estonia. You can get it by submitting an application to the Estonian Ministry of Labor and Human Resources. After that, you have to apply for a work permit in Estonia. The work permit is issued for a period of one year. After the year, you have to renew the work permit.
If you want to work in Estonia, you have to apply for a work permit. This is the first step. You can apply for a work permit online. The application is submitted to the Estonian Ministry of Labor and Human Resources. If you want to get a work permit for remote work in Estonia, you have to submit the following documents:

  1. An application form
  2. A passport
  3. A passport photo
  4. A proof of residence in Bulgaria
  5. A proof of employment
  6. A proof of health insurance
  7. A proof of the employer’s address
  8. A proof of the employer’s identity
  9. A proof of the employer’s social security number

How to get paid in Bulgaria when working remotely for a corporation in Estonia?

You can get paid in Bulgaria even if you are working for a company in Estonia, however , you will need to know how to get paid in Bulgaria.

The Bulgarian economy is based on the services sector, so if you are working from Bulgaria, you will need to work in the services sector. If you are working for a company in Estonia, you will need to work in the services sector.
If you are working from Estonia, you will need to work in the services sector.
You can work for a company in Estonia, but you will need to work in the services sector.
If you are working from Bulgaria, you will need to work in the services sector.

How do taxes work in Bulgaria if I’m working remotely for a company Bulgaria?

When working remotely in Bulgaria for a firm based in Estonia, taxes might be tricky, therefore , it is important to know exactly what your tax obligations are, if any, in this particular situation.

Are you living in Bulgaria, or Estonia? If the latter, you are probably not required to pay taxes to Bulgaria, unless you are doing so for the benefit of the Bulgarian government.
If you are a Bulgarian citizen living in Bulgaria, or an Estonian citizen working in Bulgaria, you are probably required to pay taxes to Bulgaria, but if you are a Bulgarian citizen working in Estonia, you will not be required to pay taxes to Bulgaria.
When working remotely in Bulgaria for a firm based in Estonia, taxes might be tricky, therefore, it is important to know exactly what your tax obligations are, if any, in this particular situation.