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Goods - Bulgaria

Updated 10/2012

Legal requirements

Trade between Bulgaria and other European Union Member States is free from customs duty and not subject to customs control.

  • General customs rules български

Limits

Excise duties

According to Bulgarian legislation the following items are subject to excise duties:

alcohol and alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, energy products and electricity.

  • Excise Duties and Tax Warehouses Act (ZADS) български
 

Administrative procedures

Goods trade declaration

VAT-registered Bulgarian traders, who deal in goods and services with VAT-registered clients in other EU countries, must submit a VIESdeclaration.

For some goods producers are required to be licensed – the authorities confirm that the producer meets certain standards. This applies to sectors such as meat production, agriculture and dairy production. Licences are also needed for transporting goods.

VIES declarations can be submitted to the National Revenue Agency online.

  • National Revenue Agency's e-services with e-signature български

Check also the legislation on this topic in:

  • References

    Legal texts

    • VAT Act (ZDDS) български
    • Excise Duties and Tax Warehouses Act (ZADS) български
    • General customs rules български

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