Bulgaria Declares Non-Working Days Ahead of Euro Adoption, Addresses Revenue System Concerns
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Bulgaria’s Council of Ministers has designated December 31, 2025, and January 2, 2026, as non-working days to facilitate necessary technological adjustments in planning for the country’s adoption of the euro on January 1, 2026. The decision, announced by Finance Minister Temenuzka Petkova, aims to ensure a smooth transition across both the financial and non-financial sectors.
Preparing for the Euro Transition
according to the Finance Minister, the non-working days are “necessary in connection with the need for technological changes” required for the euro’s implementation.This move signals a proactive approach by the Bulgarian government to address the logistical and technical challenges associated with currency conversion and system updates. The government anticipates these adjustments will impact a wide range of businesses and institutions, necessitating dedicated time for implementation.
Addressing Criticism of the SUPTO System
Petkova also directly responded to criticism leveled against the SUPTO system, a revenue management system, by members of the PP-DB political coalition. She firmly refuted claims that the National Revenue agency (NRA) would be developing and implementing the software itself. “Colleagues from PP-DB spread false and incorrect statements about the system,” Petkova stated.
She emphasized that the system would not impose any costs on businesses. Currently, commercial establishments are already subject to requirements regarding revenue management systems, as stipulated by the VAT Act. This act mandates that software manufacturers and distributors declare and adhere to specific standards. The NRA’s role, Petkova clarified, is not to create software but to ensure compliance with existing regulations. “The NRA will not produce and implement software,” she stressed, assuring businesses already utilizing compliant software would not need to take additional steps.
Strengthening Revenue Data Integrity
The need for enhanced oversight of revenue management software stems from recent findings by the NRA.Control activities revealed instances of software being used in commercial establishments that did not meet regulatory requirements, creating opportunities for data manipulation.
To address this vulnerability, the NRA is introducing a requirement for software manufacturers and distributors to obtain agency approval for their products before offering them to merchants. “This necessitates the introduction of the revenue management system in commercial establishments and the introduction of an obligation for software manufacturers and distributors to obtain the approval of the National Revenue Agency for the software they produce and accordingly offer to merchants,” Petkova explained. This measure aims to bolster the integrity of revenue data and ensure fair tax collection practices.
Edited by Ina Grigorova.
Expanded News Report:
Why: Bulgaria is preparing for the adoption of the Euro on January 1, 2026, and simultaneously addressing concerns about the integrity of its revenue management systems.The Euro adoption requires notable technological adjustments, while the revenue system concerns stem from discovered instances of non-compliant software being used, potentially leading to data manipulation and tax evasion.
Who: The key players are the Bulgarian Council of Ministers, Finance Minister Temenuzka Petkova, the National Revenue Agency (NRA), software manufacturers and distributors, and the PP-DB political coalition (who raised initial criticisms). Businesses and merchants across Bulgaria will also be directly impacted.
What: The Bulgarian government has declared December 31, 2025, and January 2, 2026, as non-working days to facilitate the technological transition to the Euro. Simultaneously, the NRA is implementing a new requirement for software manufacturers and distributors to obtain agency approval for revenue management software before it can be offered to merchants. This aims to ensure all software used for revenue management complies with existing regulations.
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