Tax & Business Articles

The Best EU Countries for Freelancers in 2026

Bulgaria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic offer some of the lowest freelancer tax rates in the EU. Here's why — and what it actually takes to make the move.

Freelancer & Company FAQ 2026

Answers to the most common questions about moving to Bulgaria as a freelancer: tax residency, physical presence, freelancer vs. company, VAT, compliance, and what to watch out for.

EOOD Company Taxation for Freelancers in 2026

Full breakdown of Bulgarian EOOD company taxation for 2026: fixed social base, corporate tax, dividend tax, and when the EOOD is more efficient than operating as an individual freelancer. Take advantage of 10% corporate tax and 5% dividend tax to optimize your tax rate as a freelancer in Bulgaria.

EU Tax Heaven for Freelancers in 2026?

Compare Bulgaria's two freelancer structures — individual freelancer and EOOD company — with exact 2026 tax numbers, effective rates, and a head-to-head table to help you choose.

Individual Freelancer Taxation in 2026 (Свободна Професия)

Exact breakdown of Bulgarian individual freelancer taxation for 2026: how recognized expenses, social insurance cap, and income tax interact, and how you can end up with 7.5% effective tax rate on your income.

Fixed Payment Tax (Paušální Daň) for Freelancers in 2026

Full breakdown of Czech Republic's fixed-payment tax regime (paušální daň) for 2026: the three bands, crossover points against recognized expenses, and who should use it.

Real Expenses Taxation for Freelancers in 2026

Detailed guide to Czech Republic real expenses taxation for OSVČ freelancers in 2026: how it works, when it beats recognized expenses, and the record-keeping requirements.

Recognized Expenses Taxation for Freelancers in 2026

Complete guide to Czech recognized expenses (výdajový paušál) for 2026: the 60%/80%/40% rates, income caps, and why most IT freelancers end up with a 13–14% effective rate.

s.r.o. Company Taxation for Freelancers in 2026

When does a Czech s.r.o. beat OSVČ? Full breakdown of corporate tax, dividend tax, salary vs. dividends, and the income levels where the company structure makes sense.

Tax Heaven for Freelancers in 2026

Overview of all four Czech freelancer tax methods for 2026 — real expenses, recognized expenses, fixed payment, and s.r.o. — with head-to-head numbers.

SZČO Freelancer Taxation in 2026

Detailed breakdown of Slovak SZČO taxation for 2026: first-year exemption, year-two social insurance burden, caps, and why the effective rate hits 48–52% from year 2 onwards.

s.r.o. Company Taxation for Freelancers in 2026

Full breakdown of Slovak s.r.o. company taxation for 2026: the 10% vs 21% cliff at 100,000 EUR turnover, how company expenses help, and why it beats SZČO from year 2.

Tax Rates for Freelancers and Company Owners in 2026

Compare Slovakia's SZČO freelancer and s.r.o. company structures for 2026: why the 10% corporate rate below 100,000 EUR makes the s.r.o. one of the EU's most efficient setups.