Since joining the European Union in 2007, Bulgaria has become an attractive destination for foreign citizens who desire to settle here. The simplified rules of EU law allow companies and individuals to take advantage of the opportunities offered by labor mobility and programs such as the Blue Card of the EU.
Further, at Obretenovi Law Firm we are mindful of the fact that entrepreneurs and investors rely on the mobility of their workforce as a singular stage of the enterprise’s development, and workers are increasingly seeking career advancement outside their home countries.
Although Bulgaria’s legislation is fully harmonized with the European framework, the tolerable deviations in light of national policy and the congenital tardiness of the Bulgarian administration make the use of migration opportunities a real challenge for foreign citizens without qualified legal aid. Navigating the labyrinth of regulations and requirements of the multitude of competent authorities requires extensive experience and knowledge in the field of migration law in order to successfully achieve the set goals and optimize the time and resources required. Mindful of this, our lawyers are there to provide quality representation before the competent Bulgarian authorities.
Over the years, the team of Obretenovi Law Firm has specialized in consulting on obtaining residence permits for foreign citizens and servicing the needs of our international corporate clients in connection with labor migration and mobility of both EU citizens and third-country nationals (in particular the Blue Card of the EU). We are further mindful that whatever the reason, immigration forces the foreign citizen to build his life from the ground up in a state and culture strange to him, and we therefore provide a range of auxiliary services such as apartment hunting (to purchase or lease), medical insurances, recognition and continuance of education, double taxation avoidance, social security matters, issuance of a driver’s license, and assistance with visa applications.
We provide our clients with tailor-made services that incorporate the specific needs of each particular case. Our firm is in constant communication with the Migrations office of the Ministry of Interior and with the Bulgarian Employment Agency regarding the current practices and methodology that the administration employs, which enables us to provide you with a preliminary assessment and hit the ground running, thus providing our clients with the necessary security and flexibility. Our clients are safe in the knowledge that they will receive the best possible solution in accordance with the regulations of the Bulgarian and European Law, regardless if the case involves relocating the entire management team of an international company or an individual’s family member.