Direct Hiring in Bulgaria

Hire Bulgarian Talent Directly

No middleman. We help you find, hire, and manage top Bulgarian professionals while ensuring full compliance to local standards.

Build Your Team in Bulgaria

Access top tech talent in Eastern Europe's emerging tech hub

Why Hire Directly in Bulgaria?

Build your team in one of Europe's fastest-growing tech hubs

Cost Effective

Save up to 70% on salary costs compared to Western Europe and the US while maintaining high quality

Direct Employment

No middlemen, no markups—just direct hiring at a fraction of Employer of Record or opening stand alone legal entity costs.

EU Membership Benefits

Take advantage of EU regulations, economical and political stability, security, and simplified business operations

Skilled Workforce

Access to 90,000+ tech professionals with strong technical education and English proficiency

Full Compliance

We ensure you meet all legal requirements for hiring in Bulgaria with no regulatory headaches

Talent Upskilling

We help identify candidates with potential and provide training to match your specific needs

Bulgaria

Emerging tech powerhouse with strong talent pools in Sofia, Plovdiv, and Varna specializing in web development, QA, mobile applications, and data science.

90,000+
Tech Professionals
4,800+
IT Companies
7,200+
Annual Graduates
10%
IT Sector Growth

Key Tech Hubs

  • 1

    Sofia

    The capital and largest tech center with 70% of IT companies and international presence

  • 2

    Plovdiv

    Second-largest tech hub with growing IT sector and Trakia Economic Zone

  • 3

    Varna

    Black Sea tech center with focus on outsourcing and emerging startup ecosystem

IT Salary Comparison

See how much you can save by hiring skilled professionals in Bulgaria compared to the USA

Position
Bulgaria (EUR/year)
USA (USD/year)
Senior Software Engineer
40,000 - 60,000
120,000 - 180,000
Full Stack Developer
30,000 - 50,000
100,000 - 160,000
DevOps Engineer
35,000 - 55,000
110,000 - 170,000
QA Engineer
25,000 - 40,000
80,000 - 130,000
UI/UX Designer
25,000 - 45,000
90,000 - 140,000

Talent Categories

Find specialized Bulgarian professionals across various industries and domains

💻

Software Development

🎨

Design & Creative

📊

Data Science & AI

🔧

Engineering

📱

Mobile Development

🌐

Digital Marketing

🔒

Cybersecurity

🏢

Business & Finance

How BulgariaTalent Works

A simple, streamlined process to help you hire and manage Bulgarian talent directly

Define Your Needs

Tell us about your project requirements, team structure, and the specific skills you're looking for. We'll help you refine your needs based on the Bulgarian talent market.

1

Project Requirements Analysis

2

Legal Compliance & Contracts

Direct Hiring & Compliance

We handle all legal aspects of direct employment in Bulgaria, ensuring full compliance with local regulations while you maintain direct control over your team.

Talent Sourcing & Upskilling

We will dedicate a professional English speaking HR to find your best fit. If needed, we provide additional training to ensure they meet your specific requirements.

3

Talent Matching & Upskilling

4

Payroll & HR Management

Ongoing Support & Management

Payroll management, administrative support, and business operations assistance to keep your Bulgarian team running smoothly.

Our Services

Comprehensive solutions to simplify hiring and operating in Bulgaria

Talent Recruitment

We source, screen, and match you with the best Bulgarian professionals based on your requirements

  • Candidate sourcing and screening
  • Skills assessment and verification
  • Interview coordination
  • Talent upskilling when needed

Compliance & Legal

We ensure your hiring process follows all Bulgarian and EU regulations

  • Employment documentation preparation
  • Local policy readiness
  • Tax and social security guidance
  • Legal compliance monitoring

Foreign Employer Registration

Complete assistance in establishing your business presence in Bulgaria. Possible to do remotely.

  • Foreign employer registration
  • Office space arrangement
  • Local administrative support
  • Compliance setup

Payroll Management

Service to handle all aspects of paying your Bulgarian team

  • Salary processing and payments
  • Tax calculations and filings
  • Benefits administration
  • Expense management

HR Administration

Ongoing HR support for your Bulgarian employees

  • Employee onboarding
  • Time and attendance tracking
  • Performance review systems
  • HR policy development

Team Development

Programs to help your Bulgarian team grow and excel

  • Training and development
  • Team building activities
  • Career progression planning
  • Cultural integration support

Your Security is Our Priority

With extensive experience serving clients across Europe and collaborations with US and European military companies, we understand the importance of data privacy and security. Our operations strictly adhere to international safety protocols and compliance standards.

Proven Track Record

Years of experience with international clients across various industries, including high-security sectors.

Data Protection

Rigorous data privacy measures compliant with GDPR and international security standards.

Secure Operations

Comprehensive security protocols for all recruitment and employment processes.

Simple, Transparent Pricing with Fixed Fees

Affordable solutions to build your Bulgarian team with no hidden costs

Startup Package

Everything you need to hire directly in Bulgaria

€2,100/one-time fee
  • Foreign employer registration
  • Set of policies and work rules
  • Compliance processes set up
  • Employment documentation
  • Complete first employee set up

Monthly Payroll Management

Comprehensive payroll services for your team

€500/month (up to 10 employees)
  • Salary and tax calculations
  • Leaves management and calculations
  • Bonuses and benefits calculations
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Regular reporting
  • Manage payments via trust account

Recruitment Services

Find the perfect talent for your team

One full salary/of hired employee
  • Job role scoping & consultation
  • Candidate sourcing
  • Screening & shortlisting
  • Interview scheduling & support
  • Offer handling & negotiation
  • Security checks and screenings

Need a custom solution?

We offer tailored packages for companies looking to establish larger teams or operations in Bulgaria. Contact us for a personalized quote.

Benefits opt-in/out

Employee hotline

Employee support

Insurance management

What Our Clients Say

Success stories from companies who built their teams in Bulgaria

"

BulgariaTalent helped us build a development team in Sofia that exceeded our expectations. The direct hiring model saved us significant costs while maintaining full control.

Sarah Johnson
CTO, TechVision
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Setting up our AI research team in Bulgaria seemed daunting until we found BulgariaTalent. They handled everything from recruitment to legal compliance, making the process seamless.

Michael Chen
Head of AI, FutureLabs
"

The payroll management service has been a game-changer for us. We can focus on our business while BulgariaTalent handles all the administrative complexities of employing our Bulgarian team.

Emma Rodriguez
Operations Director, CreativeEdge

Get Started Today

Schedule a consultation or contact us directly to begin building your Bulgarian team

Ready to build your Bulgarian team?

Join companies from around the world leveraging Bulgarian talent to accelerate their growth and innovation while reducing costs.

Access to 90,000+ tech professionals
Save up to 70% on salary costs
Full legal compliance and support
Direct employment with no middleman

Get Started with BulgariaTalent

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