What VAT applies when importing from Estonia into Bulgaria?

Both countries are in the EU VAT area, so a B2B sale is reverse-charged: the supplier invoices 0% and the Bulgaria buyer self-accounts local VAT (standard rate 20%).

🇧🇬Can a buyer in Bulgaria import from Estonia?🇪🇪

We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in Bulgaria.

Tariffs and trade agreements

Yes: EU. Preferential or zero tariffs typically apply to qualifying goods with proof of origin.

EU: Customs union plus four freedoms (goods, services, capital, persons). External-trade agreements concluded at EU level apply to all member states. Source

Import requirements in Bulgaria

Import VAT in Bulgaria (B2B): Both countries are in the EU VAT area, so a B2B sale is reverse-charged: the supplier invoices 0% and the Bulgaria buyer self-accounts local VAT (standard rate 20%). European Commission, VAT rates Duty depends on the HS code; put both into the landed-cost calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a company in Bulgaria buy from a supplier in Estonia?: We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in Bulgaria.
What VAT applies when importing from Estonia into Bulgaria?: Both countries are in the EU VAT area, so a B2B sale is reverse-charged: the supplier invoices 0% and the Bulgaria buyer self-accounts local VAT (standard rate 20%).
Do Bulgaria and Estonia share a trade agreement?: Yes: EU. Preferential or zero tariffs typically apply to qualifying goods with proof of origin.

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