Can I be tax resident in Bulgaria while spending less than six months per year?

[smits]

Is it possible to become a tax resident in Bulgaria, and not stay 6 months per year? I don't mind spending a couple months per year, but would prefer having the freedom to travel around elsewhere for most of the year...

Since Bulgaria is not Schengen, does that mean the government knows exactly when you leave and arrive in the country and count your days?

[Bobby]

Hi,
No, it's not possible - this is a requirement to be treated like a Bulgarian for taxes. Maybe be you should check if you spend 3 months here and in all other countries less than 3 months (3 is a primer - it maybe 2, 4, 5) whether it will be enough as you "lived" the longest time in the year here. This is just a guess and probably depends on your national taxation.

And yes - Bulgarian government knows if you are in the country or outside. Maybe if you come with a car you will have a chance not to mark your documents but I would not rely on this.