On 13 March 2020, Bulgaria declared a state of emergency as a result of the spread of COVID-19 and on 15 March 2020, the government proposed the following tax and economic measures:
- Deadline for submission of the annual corporate income tax returns is to be extended until 30 June 2020.
- Extension of the deadline for payment of local taxes and fees with a discount.
- Compensation by the state for companies which have been proven to be affected by the measures against the spread of coronavirus of up to 60% of the salary expenses for one month.
- Support for small and medium-sized enterprises provided by the Bulgarian Development Bank.
- Increase of salaries of doctors and other medical persons involved in the fight against COVID-19.
