Bulgarie
Portugal
Bulgarie vs Portugal
Complete comparison for your tax relocation
Taxation
| Top income tax bracket | 10% | 48% |
| Corporate tax | 10% | 19% |
| Capital gains | 10% | 28% |
| VAT | 20% | 23% |
| Tax treaty with France | Yes | Yes |
| Special regime | Flat tax 10 % sur tout | Incentivo Fiscal à Investigação Científica e Inovação (IFICI) |
| Territorial taxation | No | No |
Flat tax 10 % sur tout
Duration: Permanente (systeme par défaut)
La Bulgarie applique un taux unique de 10 % sur pratiquement tout : impot sur le revenu, impot sur les sociétés et plus-values. C'est le taux le plus bas de l'Union européenne. Les dividendes sont taxés à 5 % seulement. Ce systeme simple et prévisible attire de nombreux entrepreneurs.
Incentivo Fiscal à Investigação Científica e Inovação (IFICI)
Duration: 10 ans
Successeur du NHR depuis 2024. Taux forfaitaire de 20 % sur les revenus portugais pour les nouveaux résidents fiscaux exerçant des activités à haute valeur ajoutée ou dans la recherche scientifique.
Cost of living
| Monthly cost (single) | 600 € | 1 200 € |
| Monthly cost (couple) | 950 € | 1 900 € |
| City center rent | 400 € | 950 € |
| Outside city rent | 250 € | 600 € |
Estimated total monthly budget (single, with city center rent)
Bulgarie is approximately 1 150 € cheaper per month in total.
Quality of life
| Average temperature | 11°C | 17°C |
| Safety | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Health index | 68/100 | 85/100 |
| Internet | 90 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Timezone vs Paris | +1h | -1h |
| French-speaking community | Small | Medium |
Settling in
| Residence permit delay | 2 months | 6 months |
| Company creation | 18 days | 5 days |
| Bank account | Easy | Moderate |
| Political stability | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Summary
Bulgarie
- Top IT: 10% | Corp. tax: 10%
- Cost of living: 600 €/mo
- Safety: 8/10 | Health: 68/100
- Regime: Flat tax 10 % sur tout (Permanente (systeme par défaut))
Portugal
- Top IT: 48% | Corp. tax: 19%
- Cost of living: 1 200 €/mo
- Safety: 9/10 | Health: 85/100
- Regime: Incentivo Fiscal à Investigação Científica e Inovação (IFICI) (10 ans)
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Disclaimer
The tax information presented is based on estimates from public sources (PwC, OECD, government sources). It does not constitute tax or legal advice. Tax rules change regularly and your personal situation may significantly affect the calculation. Consult a qualified professional before making any relocation decision.