Yes — Fully Claimable
Can I Claim Business Travel as a Business Expense in Bulgaria?
Yes — domestic and international business travel is deductible against Corporate Income Tax. Per diems (daily allowances) are tax-free up to statutory limits when travelling on business.
Typical claim: Variable
What National Revenue Agency (NRA / НАП) says
Travel costs incurred for business purposes are deductible. Per diems for business travel are tax-free up to: BGN 40/day for domestic travel; varying rates for international travel set by the Council of Ministers.
When you can claim
- Airfare, train, taxi for business trips
- Hotel accommodation
- Per diems within statutory limits (tax-free for the employee, deductible for company)
- Conference and trade show fees
When you cannot claim
- Personal vacation days mixed in (apportion)
- Spouse/family travel without business reason
- Per diems above statutory limits (excess is taxable)
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