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Gradual VAT Reduction Draws Mixed Responses in Bulgaria

A day after Bulgaria's prime minister announced that Value-Added Tax (VAT), which currently stands at 20%, could be cut gradually starting from 2010, experts have voiced cautious forecasts.

Business » Finance | January 12, 2010, Tuesday // 09:48 | Viewed: 2044

WSJ: Bulgaria's Euro Adoption in 2013 Tough Task

EU members' swelling debt burdens may end up foiling Bulgaria's aspirations to join the euro in three years, despite the country's budgetary rigor, the Wall Street Journal write in its latest issue.

Business » Finance | January 12, 2010, Tuesday // 08:15 | Viewed: 5449

Israel PM Advises Bulgaria to Reduce VAT over Financial Crisis

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has advised his Bulgaria counterpart Boyko Borisov to gradually reduce VAT as a measure to deal with the financial crisis.

Business » Finance | January 11, 2010, Monday // 13:02 | Viewed: 2705

PM: Bulgaria's Eurozone Quest Will Begin in January

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has declared that entry to the Eurozone is now the country’s top foreign policy priority.

Business » Finance | January 11, 2010, Monday // 10:45 | Viewed: 2060

Ex-Bulgaria Cabinet Spent Billions from Phantom Budget Surplus

The record State budget revenue for 2008, claimed by Bulgaria's previous three-party coalition cabinet, never existed, an audit of the National Audit Office reveals.

Business » Finance | January 9, 2010, Saturday // 12:32 | Viewed: 3273

1 429 Companies to Be Registered as Large Taxpayers in Bulgaria

Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency is going to register a total of 1 429 companies from all the country in the category of "Large-scale Taxpayers" based on its criteria.

Business » Finance | January 4, 2010, Monday // 14:28 | Viewed: 2925

Bulgaria Finance Minister: Magistrates' Spending Must Rely on Conscience

Bulgaria's Finance Minister, Simeon Djankov, is leaving the decision about spending the judicial system State subsidy on the judiciary's ethics.

Business » Finance | January 4, 2010, Monday // 14:26 | Viewed: 2122

Bulgaria Finance Minister Predicts Difficult 2010

Bulgaria Finance Minsiter, Simeon Djankov, has stated that he believes Bulgaria will come out of the financial crisis it is currently suffering in spring.

Business » Finance | January 4, 2010, Monday // 09:11 | Viewed: 3732

Bulgaria Central Bank Interest Rate Hits New Low

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has announced the lowest basic interest rate since the index was recorded for the first time in 1991.

Business » Finance | January 1, 2010, Friday // 18:27 | Viewed: 4564

Bulgaria Finance Ministry Reveals November Budget Surplus

The Bulgaria Ministry of Finance has revealed that the treasury realized a budget surplus of BGN 47,4 M in November.

Business » Finance | December 31, 2009, Thursday // 12:52 | Viewed: 2803

The Bulgaria 2009 Review: Finance

Bulgaria to Apply for ERM 2 in March 2010, Firm on Euro Adoption in 2013

Business » Finance | December 30, 2009, Wednesday // 07:55 | Viewed: 4680

Bulgaria Set to Tax Madonna's Sofia Concert Fee

Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency has initiated inspections of 13 Bulgarian companies organizing concerts of international music performers in the country.

Business » Finance | December 29, 2009, Tuesday // 14:24 | Viewed: 4066

Finance Minister Moves to Sack Top Managers of Bulgarian Stock Exchange

Finance Minister Simeon Djankov has demanded the resignations of top members of the management of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange.

Business » Finance | December 29, 2009, Tuesday // 12:44 | Viewed: 3262

Bulgaria EU Leader in Cutting State Expenditures, Stable Finances

Bulgaria ends 2009 with a minimum budget deficit of 2009, and is a leader in the EU in terms of making savings from state expenditures.

Business » Finance | December 29, 2009, Tuesday // 12:04 | Viewed: 3836

Bulgaria Finance Ministry Gave Bonuses despite Budget Hole

Employees of Bulgaria's Finance Ministry have received more than one salary in December, the Bulgarian TV channel bTV reported.

Business » Finance | December 25, 2009, Friday // 11:51 | Viewed: 2671

Bulgaria Finance Minister Predicts Doubled Personal Incomes in 5 Years

Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Simeon Djankov has declared on Thursday that the country already has a stable, sustainable fiscal policy.

Business » Finance | December 24, 2009, Thursday // 16:56 | Viewed: 3269

Bulgaria Debutant Company Galata Shatters Profit Records

A Bulgarian investment company, Galata-Varna AD, has broken all financial records on the Bulgarian Stock Exchnage (BSE) on Wednesday.

Business » Finance | December 24, 2009, Thursday // 12:48 | Viewed: 3180

BNB Head: Bulgaria Banks with 50% Smaller Profit in 2009

The combined profit of the banks in Bulgaria will decline by 50% in 2009 compared to 2008.

Business » Finance | December 24, 2009, Thursday // 04:07 | Viewed: 2644

Bulgaria Finance Minister Halts Judicial System Christmas Bonuses

Bulgaria's Finance Minister, Simeon Djankov, declared the Finance Ministry would not be able to transfer money to the judicial system budget for Christmas bonuses.

Business » Finance | December 23, 2009, Wednesday // 16:02 | Viewed: 2768

Bulgarian Experts Propose 5% VAT Cut

A day after Bulgaria's prime minister promised that Value-Added Tax (VAT), which currently stands at 20%, could be cut to 17% in 2011, experts have called for sharper decreases.

Business » Finance | December 23, 2009, Wednesday // 10:31 | Viewed: 2447

Bulgaria Plans to Cut VAT to 17% in 2011

Bulgaria's prime minister has announced that Value-Added Tax (VAT), which currently stands at 20%, could be cut to 17% in 2011.

Business » Finance | December 22, 2009, Tuesday // 15:39 | Viewed: 2108
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