Local taxes

The collection of 2026 local taxes and fees

Property related taxes or council tax, as they are better known in the UK, are due every year. They are generally a percentage of the taxable value of the property. Each municipality has the right to determine its own property tax % up to the maximum allowed of 0.45%.

Cash or card payments can be made at the local tax department for your respective municipality. There is also the Easy Pay option, a network of kiosks dotted across the country. The latter is a more convenient option when you live in the countryside.

According to Bulgarian law, local taxes such as property tax, vehicle tax, and bin collection fee can be paid in two installments. The first installment is due by the 30th of June and the second installment is due by the 31st of October.

Residents can benefit from a 5% discount if they pay the full amount of the tax due by the 30th of April this year. Check with your local municipality for further details.

Small business, such as a bars or guest houses, qualify to pay license tax

The payment of license tax is done in four installments and is due on:

31st of January for the first quarter
30th of April for the second quarter
31st of July for the third quarter
31st of October for the final quarter.

Pay in person at one of the Easy Pay branches

You can always ask a friend to visit one of the many branches of Easy Pay and pay your taxes by quoting your personal ID number. Here is a list of participating municipalities.

Tax calculator for cars

Owners can find out what tax is due on their vehicle using the link below. Simply enter your city of residence, municipality, and the age of your vehicle. Finally, type in the power of your engine in kW and press “calculate”.

https://cartax.uslugi.io

Tip: One can use Google translate in Chrome for English

Check at local municipality office

Each municipality will publish the amount of tax due at the start of the calendar year. The exact date varies from one city to the next. It is best to keep an eye on the municipality website. The rate is applied to the taxable value of your property. Usually, such a valuation is lower than the market value or purchase price. There are certain conditions that if met could reduce the rate of the property tax alone. A property that is registered as a main residence of the individual, would benefit from a reduced rate (by 50%). If the property is owned by more than one individual at the same time, the amount of tax is split into equal parts between the owners.

Access your tax record online

Check and pay municipality taxes online. There are several ways to log in. There is the electronic signature login option, for example using B-Trust. However, the more common way to access your online account is using a combination of your personal number (from the residence card) and a PIN number issued by your municipality. You can obtain one for free by visiting your local tax department.

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