Self-employed individuals recorded income of over 56 million lei in October 2026. In September, this figure stood at 53 million lei.
The state is taking the legalisation of small-scale services provided to the public very seriously, as an increasing number of citizens are finding opportunities to earn an income through such services. This will not only regulate the activities of so-called self-employed citizens, but also broaden the tax base.
New provisions are proposed to be introduced into the Tax Code. The provisions concern small-scale home-based food production businesses, the owners of which will be able to benefit from the START scheme for sole traders not registered as VAT payers. They will be exempt from accounting, tax and statistical reporting obligations.
A total of 3,537 notices regarding the payment of the unified tax for July 2026 were sent to the email addresses of freelancers. The calculated amount of the unified tax was 6,915,954.51 lei.
Self-employed workers will be able to receive a full range of social benefits, including maternity benefits.
Bulgaria has gained significant international recognition as a destination for remote work. Condé Nast Traveler, an American travel magazine often referred to as the “bible” for tourists, has included it among the most affordable destinations in the European Union for digital nomads.
The tax policy for next year includes a provision proposing to eliminate the list of permitted activities for freelancers. As a result, they will be granted the right to engage in any economic activity.
The draft tax policy for next year provides for adjustments to the tax regime for independent contractors (freelancers). Changes are proposed to income thresholds and tax rates, as well as to the rules governing the deduction of expenses incurred by companies when working with them.
The total income reported by freelancers in May of this year amounted to 36,109,007.73 lei, while the total flat tax calculated was 5,416,351.16 lei. This is 34.22% more than in April.
The Secretariat of the Economic Council under the Prime Minister of Moldova, in cooperation with the European Business Association of Moldova, launched two public opinion polls. They are dedicated to freelancers and companies that cooperate with them.
