Virtual Employment in Bulgaria via EOR
Launch and manage your team in Bulgaria without setting up a local entity. Horizons handles contracts, payroll, HR administration, compliance, and employee support while your team manages day-to-day operations.
What we provide under Virtual Employment
A complete Employer of Record framework for hiring and managing employees in Bulgaria with full legal, payroll, and HR support.
Employment Framework (EOR)
We hire the employee as the formal employer while they work for your company on operational tasks.
Payroll & Social Security
Monthly salaries, deductions, advances, sick leave, vacation, social contributions, and tax filings — fully compliant with local legislation.
HR Administration
Contracts, amendments, onboarding/offboarding, document management, reports and summaries for management.
Employee Benefits
Options for health insurance, meal vouchers, sports cards, and more, according to market practices in Bulgaria.
Work Equipment (Optional)
Assistance with IT equipment, logistics, and basic security and access policies.
Compliance & Risk
We proactively monitor regulatory changes and minimize client risk through clear processes and accountability.
Talent Acquisition
Full or partial recruitment service — from job posting to signing the contract with the selected candidate.
Training & Development
Organization of internal and external trainings, skills assessment, and employee development planning.
Simple and structured process
We make market entry and employment administration straightforward, transparent, and compliant.
Discovery — scope, roles, timelines, locations, and compliance fit.
Hiring / Transfer — recruit new talent or transition contractors to EOR.
Employment via EOR — local contracts, payroll, benefits, and onboarding.
Operate & Report — monthly payroll, HR admin, compliance monitoring, and SLAs.
Best fit for these business cases
Remote-first organizations
Pilot teams & PoCs
Scaling with cost control
Transition from contractors
Roles commonly hired under EOR
Engineering
Software Engineer, QA Engineer, DevOps.
Data
Data Analyst, BI Specialist, Data Engineer.
Customer Operations
Support Agent, Service Desk, Customer Success.
Marketing
Digital Marketer, Content/SEO, Paid Media.
Sales
SDR, Account Manager, Sales Ops.
Finance
Accountant, Payroll Specialist, AR/AP.
Administration
Office/Admin, Procurement, PA/EA.
People
HR Generalist, Recruiter, L&D.
VEO via EOR vs alternatives
VEO / EOR
Legal risk: Low — EOR is employer.
Control: High.
Speed to start: Fast.
Benefits & payroll: Included.
Local compliance: Built-in.
Other models
BPO / Outsourcing: lower control, contract-dependent.
Freelancer: fast start, but higher misclassification risk.
Own Entity: full control, but slower setup and full liability.
Transparent structure and service levels
Transparent monthly EOR fee per employee, plus actual payroll, contributions, taxes, and selected benefits.
Core service
Employment contracts, onboarding, payroll, filings, benefits administration, compliance monitoring, and HR/admin support.
Operational clarity
Payroll cut-off and payout schedule, ticket response within 1–2 business days, monthly reporting, and tracked change requests.
Optional support
Private health insurance, meal vouchers, sports cards, IT equipment and logistics, recruitment, and employer branding.
Frequently asked questions
Do we need a local legal entity in Bulgaria?
No. Through EOR you can employ legally without setting up a local company.
Who manages day-to-day work and KPIs?
Your team manages the operations and KPIs; we provide the HR/payroll/legal framework.
Can we transfer existing contractors to EOR?
Yes. We offer structured transition to employment contracts and compliant operations.
How is pricing calculated?
Based on role profiles, headcount, and selected benefits/add-ons. Send us your brief for a tailored quote.
Launch your team in Bulgaria with Virtual Employment
Contracts, payroll, compliance, and HR administration — handled by Horizons.