Horizons® Bulgaria · Licensed PEO Since 2003

Employer of Record in Bulgaria

Hire employees from Bulgaria without opening your own entity. We handle compliance with local labor laws, salary, taxes, benefits, and all required contributions.

Since 2003Licensed PEO agency

No entityRequired to hire

100%Labour Code compliant

Fast setupOperational in days

EU memberGDPR & EU standards

The Service

Employer of Record for your business

How it works

Staff leasing is the process of hiring employees through a third-party company. The Professional Employment Organization (PEO) and the business owner share employment responsibilities — work duties come from the employer, while the third party handles salaries, benefits, and tax payments.

To use our service, you transfer funds for salary, taxes, benefits, and contributions to us in advance of the pay date. Our experienced accountant takes care of all necessary payroll documents on a monthly and yearly basis.

Your EOR benefits as our client

Pay people only when you have enough work. Use more people when you need extra resources. Release people when you don’t need their services. Save time for accounting and payroll.

Labor contracts — preparing, registering, concluding, termination. Remunerations — calculating, preparing, payment, documentation. Regular reporting. Administration of all processes related to employee performance.

When to Use EOR

When and for whom is EOR appropriate

Suitable for

Foreign companies and NGOs not yet registered in Bulgaria. Organizations with little personnel who don’t consider it profitable to hire dedicated HR staff. Temporary projects requiring additional resources — promotions, marketing research, campaigns, seasonal hiring. Companies with headcount and payroll limitations. Public companies wishing to reduce the income/cost to personnel ratio.

Financial aspects

Remunerations, health and social payments, taxes, and other payments are handled by the EOR based on a detailed report to the client. The EOR adds a service fee calculated according to the number of employees, type of work, and period of service.

The total amount can be fixed per person, per group, or as a percentage of remuneration — and can include a guarantee for replacing employees in case of resignation or new recruitment.

Key Aspects

EOR key service aspects

Legal employment

The EOR establishes a legal employment relationship — responsible for labor laws, managing taxes, and handling employment-related legal matters.

Payroll & benefits

Managing payroll processing, tax withholding, and benefits administration — calculating wages, deducting taxes, and providing access to employee benefits.

Compliance

Ensuring all employment-related laws and regulations are followed — minimum wage, labor standards, and workplace safety requirements.

Risk management

Offload legal and financial risks associated with employment. The EOR takes on compliance responsibility, reducing risk for the client company.

Administrative support

Handling employment contracts, timesheets, and employee inquiries. Flexible hiring without committing to long-term employment contracts.

Geographic expansion

Well-versed in local labor laws and regulations — particularly helpful for companies hiring in different regions or expanding into Bulgaria.

Use Cases

EOR use cases

01

Global expansion

Test new markets by hiring employees in Bulgaria without setting up a local office — reducing risk and cost.

02

Remote workforce

Legally and efficiently manage remote employees spread across jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local labor laws.

03

Speedy market entry

Expedite entry into new markets by managing local employment laws, payroll, and HR tasks.

04

Talent acquisition

Tap into global talent pools by employing skilled people in Bulgaria without navigating foreign employment legislation.

05

Cost reduction

Avoid costs associated with establishing a local entity — office lease, legal fees, and HR staffing.

06

Risk mitigation

Ensure compliance with Bulgarian labor and employment laws, avoiding potential legal and financial penalties.

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What we offer — EOR explained

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