Yes — Fully Claimable
Can I Claim Professional Services as a Business Expense in Bulgaria?
Yes — fees paid to accountants, lawyers, tax advisors and other professionals for the business are fully deductible against Corporate Income Tax. VAT recoverable on input invoices.
Typical claim: BGN 3,000 – BGN 20,000 per year
What National Revenue Agency (NRA / НАП) says
Professional service fees incurred wholly for business purposes are ordinary deductible expenses under CITA. Bulgarian VAT-registered providers charge 20% VAT, recoverable as input tax.
When you can claim
- Accountant and bookkeeper fees
- Tax advisor and audit fees
- Legal fees for trade contracts
- Translation and notary fees
When you cannot claim
- Personal tax / legal advice unrelated to the business
- Capital legal fees (e.g., share issue) — capitalise
- Fines paid through professionals
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