What’s Inside the E-Book?
Bulgaria is introducing mandatory SAF-T reporting starting January 2026, with a phased rollout extending through 2030. Businesses will be required to submit structured SAF-T XML files to the National Revenue Agency (NRA) on a monthly, annual, and on-demand basis.
This e-book provides a practical breakdown of Bulgaria’s SAF-T framework and how to prepare.
Bulgaria SAF-T Timeline (2026–2030)
- Phase-in thresholds by turnover and tax contributions
- Entry into scope for large enterprises, SMEs, and micro-enterprises
- Transitional correction windows (6–12 months)
- Key filing start dates
Plan ahead by mapping your legal entities against the official thresholds.
Reporting Scope & Data Requirements
Understand what must be included in Bulgaria SAF-T XML files:
- General Ledger entries
- Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable
- Sales & Purchase invoices
- Payments
- Fixed Assets (annual reporting)
- Inventory data (on-demand reporting)
Learn how monthly, annual, and on-demand submissions impact your finance and ERP processes.
SAF-T XML Structure & Bulgarian XSD
- OECD-based SAF-T format with local extensions
- Header, Master Files, GL Entries, and Source Documents
- File splitting logic and naming conventions
- ZIP submissions and validation rules
Ensure your ERP and data models align with the Bulgarian SAF-T schema before go-live.
NRA Portal & API Submission
- Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) requirements
- NRA Electronic Services Portal access
- API-based system-to-system submission
- 365-day API key lifecycle management
Explore how automation can reduce manual workload and submission risk.
Validation, Corrections & Penalties
- 7-day resubmission rules for rejected files
- Replacement file versioning
- Post-acceptance correction logic
- Administrative penalties for late or non-compliance
Design clear monitoring and escalation processes to mitigate compliance risk.
Why Download This Guide?
Bulgaria SAF-T is not just a reporting obligation — it is a data governance and digital tax transformation initiative affecting Finance, Tax, IT, and shared service centres.
Early preparation will help you:
✔ Understand Your Scope & Timeline
Identify when your entities fall under Bulgaria SAF-T reporting.
✔ Align ERP & Data Structures
Prepare GL, AR/AP, invoice, asset, and inventory data for compliant XML extraction.
✔ Automate Submission & Controls
Reduce manual intervention with API integration and pre-submission validation.
✔ Strengthen Audit Readiness
Implement 10-year retention, evidence tracking, and structured correction procedures.
🔹 Download your free Bulgaria SAF-T 2026 guide today and prepare your organisation for structured digital reporting to the NRA.
Bulgaria SAF-T Compliance Starts in 2026
The Bulgaria SAF-T mandate introduces structured XML reporting to the NRA, requiring businesses to submit accounting and transactional data electronically.
Whether you are a large enterprise, SME, VAT-registered micro-enterprise, or multinational operating in Bulgaria, this e-book helps you:
- Understand the regulatory framework
- Prepare for monthly and annual reporting
- Design compliant XML submission processes
- Reduce implementation risk
Prepare now to ensure smooth compliance when Bulgaria SAF-T becomes mandatory.
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