The Maturing Bulgarian Startup Ecosystem

New Balkans Law Office is very pleased how far starting up in Bulgarian technology has come since 2009, and we are looking forward to continuing to support the startup sector, including through several events this week. Firstly, today, two of … Continue reading

New Crude Oil and Petroleum Products Reserves Act; Changes to Director Qualifications Requirements

A new Crude Oil and Petroleum Products Reserves Act (“COPPRA”) was promulgated in the State Gazette (Issue 15 of 15 February 2013) entering into effect on 15 February 2013. It revokes a previous piece of legislation: the Crude Oil and … Continue reading

What happened in 2012 and what can we expect in 2013 in the area of tax law?

New Balkans Law Office and Anelia Tatarova, a tax attorney, are co-organising the presentation: “What happened in 2012 and what can we expect in 2013 in the area of tax law?”.

The presentation, taking place at 08:45 – 10:45 (in Bulgarian) and at 11.00 – 12.45 (in English) on the 27th November, 2012, at a central Sofia venue, will be a comprehensive guide for business leaders on the complex area of tax law. Continue reading

NBLO Sponsors the Second London Festival of Bulgarian Culture

We are tremendously proud to serve as one of the lead sponsors of the London Festival of Bulgarian culture. The festival will be taking place throughout November in locations across London – it is a celebration of the finest music, art, theatre and film Bulgaria has to offer. Continue reading

NBLO Managing Partner Mentors at Seedcamp Estonia

New Balkans Law Office is strongly committed to supporting entrepreneurs as they launch their businesses. Building on our Intellectual Property seminars for IT entrepreneurs in Bulgaria, the firm has become involved in the start up community internationally. Continue reading

Administrative Court makes denials of access to records harder

On 27 June 2011, the Supreme Administrative Court of Bulgaria quashed аs unlawful a Decision of the Data Protection Commission (“the Commission”) dismissing a complaint against the refusal of a Bulgarian hospital to provide medical records. New Balkans Law Office … Continue reading

Recent amendments in the Commerce Act restrict eligibility for directorship by directors of insolvent private limited companies and others

Recent amendments (in force since the 15th of February, 2011) in the Bulgarian Commerce Act (“CA”) have created new provisions: arts 21 (3) 3, Art. 57(4) and art. 141(8) 8, CA. These introduce stricter requirements for the eligibility of procurators … Continue reading