http://http://lawdp.softhouse.bg// RSS NEWS FROM LAW-DP http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/news/9/Ordinance_on_terms_and_conditions_for_issuing_visas_and_identification_of_visa_regime.html On 8th of August 2011 a new Ordinance on terms and conditions for issuing visas and identification of visa regime entered into force. The new Ordinance derogates in full the previous one. The new Ordinance has been adopted as a consequence of the amendments in the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act regarding the visas types, the procedure for obtaining BG visa and the required documents.According to the new Ordinance there are only three types of visa for entering in the Republic of......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/news/9/Ordinance_on_terms_and_conditions_for_issuing_visas_and_identification_of_visa_regime.html Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:16:28 +0300 http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/news/8/Council_Implementing_Regulation_EU_№_282_2011_of_15_March_2011_laying_down_implementing_measures_for_Directive_2006_112_EC_on_the_common_system_of_value_added_tax.html On 1st July 2011 a new Regulation containing rules on valued added tax entered into force, namely Council Implementing Regulation EU № 282/2011 of 15 March 2011 laying down implementing measures for Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax. The new Regulation amends the Regulation 1777/2005/EC of 17 October 2005 laying down measures for implementing the Directive 77/388/EEC, i.e. the so called Sixth Directive. The objective of the Regulation is to ensure uniform......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/news/8/Council_Implementing_Regulation_EU_№_282_2011_of_15_March_2011_laying_down_implementing_measures_for_Directive_2006_112_EC_on_the_common_system_of_value_added_tax.html Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:14:35 +0300 http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/news/7/Most_Important_Highlights_in_the_new_Law_from_Renewable_Sources_Act.html With the adoption of the new Law from Renewable Sources Act on 21st April 2011 by the National Assembly and published with the State Gazette copy 35 dated 3rd May 2011, repealing the Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources and Biofuels Act (RAESBA) there were introduced some new regulations as follows:Regarding the connection of energy production projects to the grid The law stipulates maximum electricity production capacities that can be provided for connection by region of connection and......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/news/7/Most_Important_Highlights_in_the_new_Law_from_Renewable_Sources_Act.html Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:13:28 +0300 http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/news/6/New_Regulation_for_application_of_the_Foreigners_in_the_Republic_of_Bulgaria_Act_has_been_adopted_by_the_Bulgarian_Government.html The Council of Ministers adopted new Regulation for application of the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, which entered into force as of July 5, 2011.The new Regulation abrogates the old Regulation and has been adopted as a result of the fundamentally amended Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, which entered into force as of February 1, 2011.The new regulation introduces a requirement to hold minimum personal financial resources for subsistence and accommodation at 50 euros or......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/news/6/New_Regulation_for_application_of_the_Foreigners_in_the_Republic_of_Bulgaria_Act_has_been_adopted_by_the_Bulgarian_Government.html Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:11:11 +0300 http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/15/Public_Procurement_of_Civil_Works_in_Bulgarian_Legal_System.html Public procurement overviewPublic procurement is among the major tools of the investment process in the country and a substantial driving force for GDP redistribution. In total there were 15236 procurement contracts implemented throughout 2009 by all the contracting authorities with aggregate value of over EUR 5.34 billion. These figures illustrate the weight of public procurement rules and procedures.  They are represented by Public Procurement Law (PPL) 2004 and several bylaws,......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/15/Public_Procurement_of_Civil_Works_in_Bulgarian_Legal_System.html http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/14/Trade_Mark_in_Bulgaria.html Definition and regulationTrade mark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of other persons and can be presented graphically.The subject matter concerning the registration of trade marks having effect on the territory of Bulgaria is governed by the national legislation regulating the registration by the order of the state internal laws, by the acts of the Community law, regulating the registration of the Community marks and by the international......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/14/Trade_Mark_in_Bulgaria.html http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/13/Industrial_Design_in_Bulgaria.html Definition and regulation Industrial design is the visible appearance of a product or part of a product, produced via industrial or craft manner. The subject matter concerning the registration of industrial design having effect on the territory of Bulgaria is governed by the national legislation, regulating the registration by the order of the state internal laws, by the acts of the Community law, regulating the registration of the Community designs and by the international treaties where......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/13/Industrial_Design_in_Bulgaria.html http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/12/The_Green_Energy_–_Urger_on_Investments_in_Bulgaria.html The increased use of energy from renewable sources, together with energy savings and increased energy efficiency constitute important parts of the package of measures needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and with further Community and international greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments beyond 2012. Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/12/The_Green_Energy_–_Urger_on_Investments_in_Bulgaria.html http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/11/Public_Procurement_of_Civil_Works_in_Bulgarian_Legal_System.html Public procurement overviewPublic procurement is among the major tools of the investment process in the country and a substantial driving force for GDP redistribution. In total there were 15236 procurement contracts implemented throughout 2009 by all the contracting authorities with aggregate value of over EUR 5.34 billion. These figures illustrate the weight of public procurement rules and procedures.  They are represented by Public Procurement Law (PPL) 2004 and several......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/11/Public_Procurement_of_Civil_Works_in_Bulgarian_Legal_System.html http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/10/Summary_on_Class_Actions_in_Bulgaria.html In the year of 2007 a new Civil Procedure Code was adopted by Bulgarian parliament and entered into force as of 1st March 2008.The amendments to procedural legislation provide an utterly new system of group representation for the first time in Bulgaria. The class action mechanism is included as a separate procedure in the new Code which shall be within the competence of the District courts. Two are the options for class actions provided:  an action for non-monetary relief and class......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/10/Summary_on_Class_Actions_in_Bulgaria.html http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/8/Acquisition_of_Real_Estate_in_Bulgaria.html The brief review bellow sums up the procedure for acquisition of property in Bulgaria, including the verifications made and the deal stages.1.    Opportunity for aliens to purchase land in BulgariaIn compliance with article 22 para 2 of the Bulgarian Constitution - aliens or non-resident legal persons may acquire a right to ownership of land under the terms arising from the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria to the European Union or by virtue of an......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/8/Acquisition_of_Real_Estate_in_Bulgaria.html http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/7/An_Introduction_to_Bulgarian_Employment_Law.html The employment in Bulgaria is governed mainly by the Labour Code. The latter is applicable to all employment contracts with Bulgarian employers and joint ventures registered in Bulgaria, as well as to employment contracts between Bulgarian citizens and foreign enterprises in Bulgaria. It should be noticed that the Bulgarian Labour code is highly restrictive. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTFormIn compliance with the Labour Code the employment contract shall be concluded in writing. The written form of......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/7/An_Introduction_to_Bulgarian_Employment_Law.html http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/6/Debt_Recovery_in_Bulgaria.html Prior to initiating legal proceeding First relative stage is the debtor’s default. Bulgarian law of obligations stipulates several rules regarding the maturity date. Where the date for performance of the obligation is fixed, the debtor shall be in default upon its expiration. Where no date for performance is fixed, the debtor shall be in default upon request on the part of the creditor. Where a non-feasance of monetary obligation is at hand, interest shall be accrued to......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/6/Debt_Recovery_in_Bulgaria.html http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/5/Alternative_Dispute_Resolution_in_Bulgaria.html There are two options stipulated by Bulgarian legislation that are alternative to court procedure dispute resolutions, as in the worldwide practices these are mediation and arbitration procedures.Arbitration Bulgarian Civil Procedure Code allows arbitration proceeding to be conducted on any dispute as long as it is not arising out of property rights, demesne of real estate, employment or alimony.     The arbitration procedure is settled in the Act for......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/articles/5/Alternative_Dispute_Resolution_in_Bulgaria.html http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/25/Customs_and_Tax_Law.html After Bulgarian accession to the EU Dyulgerova & Penkova became one of the very few law firms specialized in European customs law. Now we have an extensive practice in the field of all aspects of EU customs law.  We assist Bulgarian and foreign clients in achieving and maintaining full compliance with all relevant EU Customs regulations and also national procedure for customs cleaning. We have strong track record in resolving tariff classification of goods imported in EU,......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/25/Customs_and_Tax_Law.html http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/24/Public_Procurement_Law.html Dyulgerova & Penkova’ team has a strong experience in the field of public procurement law. The national public procurement rules are completely harmonized with the relevant EU Directives. We deliver professional legal advice to all participants in the procedures of public procurement. Our legal services in this area include: Аdvising on the necessity to apply the public procurement procedure to a specific transaction; Drafting necessary documents in relation to public......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/24/Public_Procurement_Law.html http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/23/Corporate_and_Commercial_Law.html Our firm has a highly experienced and quickly growing practice in the field of company law, e.g. companies’ incorporation, transformation, share-transfer, mergers and acquisitions, trade representative offices, as this practice includes: corporate structuring of business activity; legal advice on tax regimes  in view of business effectiveness consulting on how to choose the proper legal form for business activity; transfer of shares; transformation of companies......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/23/Corporate_and_Commercial_Law.html http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/22/Litigation_and_Debt_Collection.html All of our attorneys are well experienced in litigation.  At any moment our lawyers are handling about 100 pending court cases. We provide our clients with preliminary assessment of law suits and preparation of court proceedings, representation before state courts, arbitration, Commission on Protection of Competition, the Patent Office. We have considerable practice in commercial disputes resolution, customs and tax litigation, employment disputes. We are specialized in debt collection......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/22/Litigation_and_Debt_Collection.html http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/21/Construction_and_Energy_Law.html Our successful practice in the field of construction law and infrastructure is at the core of our activity. We are one of the very few law firms in Bulgaria with considerable experience in advising foreign companies implementing construction projects under FIDIC conditions of contract. The most important problems faced by contractors in Bulgaria are related to the specific requirements of Bulgarian construction law which often are in contradiction with FIDIC conditions of contract. Our range of......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/21/Construction_and_Energy_Law.html http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/15/Insurance_Law.html The firm has experience in registering and licensing of insurance companies in Bulgaria. Our lawyers have been providing legal services to one of the insurance company for more than 14 years starting with their registration. For the same period we have been representing an insurance company in more than 200 court cases both with other insurers and with insured parties. Our experience in this field includes: handling of claims against insurance companies in Bulgaria and in other Member......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/15/Insurance_Law.html http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/14/Employment_and_Social_Insurance_Law.html The law Firm provides individual approach to the complexity of the employer’s requirements in any specific business. Our lawyers have considerable practice related to different aspects of Employment and Social Insurance: employment agreements – drafting, negotiating and termination; collective dismissal; consultation on hiring EU and non EU citizens in Bulgaria and related issues, obtaining visa, work permit and stay permit, social and health insurance......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/14/Employment_and_Social_Insurance_Law.html http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/12/Intellectual_Property_Law.html Dyulgerova & Penkova has a team of patent agents and attorneys, specialized in the field of Intellectual Property Law. We represent our clients before the Bulgarian Patent Office, the European Patent Offices and the Commission on Protection of Competition, the Public Prosecution Office, the Customs Office and Sofia City Court in relation to all aspects of intellectual property protection.The Law Firm provides legal assistance in the field of intellectual property, including: survey of......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/12/Intellectual_Property_Law.html http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/11/Tax_Law.html We advice our clients on all tax related issues in the field of commercial transactions and business operations, including: general advise and reviews on direct and indirect tax liability and customs duty; corporate and VAT taxation; double tax treaty procedures; elaboration of schemes for optimization of tax effects; tax disputes. ...http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/11/Tax_Law.html http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/10/Commercial_Insolvency.html We assist our clients in the enforcement of their rights against insolvent companies and in structuring their claims in the most effective manner. Two of our lawyers are registered as insolvency trustees. Our services in this area include: pre-bankruptcy negotiations and rescheduling of debts; filling application for the initiating of insolvency proceedings; court representation in the insolvency proceedings; advising on all aspects of litigation by or against the insolvent company;......http://lawdp.softhouse.bg/en/practices/10/Commercial_Insolvency.html