Bulgaria is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for people looking for a new place to live, work and do business.
The Rumavi Global Relocation Index 2026 ranks Bulgaria 12th out of 192 countries worldwide, with an overall score of 69.7/100. The index evaluates countries across 24 different metrics covering financial and tax conditions, quality of life and healthcare, safety and stability, digital infrastructure, and opportunities for settling and doing business.
For Bulgaria, the results are particularly interesting for internationally mobile professionals and remote workers.
The country ranks:
- 13th worldwide for Digital Nomads
- 14th for Tax-Friendliness
- 15th for Retirees
- 19th for Families
- 31st for Entrepreneurs
A Strong Choice for Remote Professionals
For digital nomads and freelancers, Bulgaria offers a combination that is becoming increasingly difficult to find in Europe: affordable living, good digital infrastructure and a favourable tax environment.
The Rumavi Index gives significant weight to precisely these factors when evaluating destinations for digital nomads. Bulgaria also benefits from a 10% flat personal income tax rate, which contributes to its strong position in the tax-friendliness ranking.
For entrepreneurs, the advantages go beyond affordability. Bulgaria offers access to the European market, developed communications and digital infrastructure, while the cost of operating a business remains competitive compared with many Western European countries.
More Than Just an Affordable Destination
Bulgaria’s appeal is not simply about lower costs.
Sofia has developed into a modern European business centre with a growing international community, excellent internet connectivity and convenient connections with the rest of Europe. At the same time, the city offers something equally important: a comfortable lifestyle, rich history, restaurants and entertainment, large parks and a mountain practically on its doorstep.
For remote professionals and international entrepreneurs, this combination makes Bulgaria not only a place to establish a business, but also a place where they may genuinely enjoy spending their time.
Your Business Address in Sofia
If Bulgaria looks like the right place for your next business venture, you do not necessarily need to rent and maintain a traditional office.
PHQ can provide your company with an excellent professional virtual office address in Sofia, giving you a reliable business presence in the Bulgarian capital while allowing you to manage your company from wherever your work takes you.
