# Ecommerce blog: guides for online stores in Bulgaria

Guides to selling online in Bulgaria, in English: starting a store, choosing a platform, payments, shipping, invoices and AI. From CloudCart.

Source: https://cloudcart.com/en/blog · CloudCart

## Ecommerce blog
Guides from the CloudCart team for selling online in Bulgaria: from the first product to regular orders, with real prices and steps.

[Getting started ### How to start an online store in Bulgaria: 9 steps How to start an online store in Bulgaria in 9 steps: platform, domain, products, payments, couriers, NRA and VAT paperwork, EU sales, first order. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/how-to-create-online-store)[Getting started ### Online business ideas: what to sell online from Bulgaria 11 online business ideas for a store based in Bulgaria, sorted by capital: how to check demand, work out the margin and sell to customers across the EU. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/online-store-business-ideas)[Getting started ### Types of ecommerce: business models, examples and how to choose Types of ecommerce explained: B2C, B2B, D2C, C2C, dropshipping, subscriptions and marketplaces, with Eurostat data for Bulgaria and the EU and a guide. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/ecommerce-business-models)[Getting started ### How to start an online store by business type: 8 paths How to start an online store in Bulgaria for your business: from scratch, migrating, physical shop, maker, wholesale, dropshipping or restaurant. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/start-online-store-by-business-type)[Getting started ### What is dropshipping and how to start it in Bulgaria and the EU What dropshipping is and how it works from Bulgaria: the real margin per order, VAT, OSS, GPSR product safety, returns, EU suppliers and the €3 import duty. 16 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/what-is-dropshipping)[Getting started ### Print on demand: sell T-shirts and mugs with your designs, no stock Print on demand from Bulgaria: how T-shirt and mug printing works without stock, a printer in Bulgaria or the EU, real margin, VAT, OSS, GPSR and returns. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/print-on-demand-online-store)[Getting started ### How to sell handmade products online from Bulgaria How to sell handmade products online from Bulgaria: own store or Etsy, pricing your time, photos, made-to-order lead times, personalization and permits. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/handmade-online-store)[Getting started ### Ecommerce business plan: a worked example with numbers and a template An ecommerce business plan with real numbers: costs in €, profit per order, break-even point, SWOT example, Bulgarian VAT and courier fees explained. 18 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/business-plan-online-store)[Getting started ### Profit margin calculator for an online store: markup, VAT and price Profit margin calculator for an online store in Bulgaria: markup vs margin, price with VAT, courier, COD and card fees and ads per order, with formulas. 16 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/pricing-margin-online-store)[Getting started ### EU funding in Bulgaria for an online store: grants, loans, rules EU funding in Bulgaria for an online store: which grants and loans exist, who can apply, what the last digitalisation call paid and where new calls appear. 16 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/eu-funding-online-store)[Law and tax ### Company registration in Bulgaria for an online store: EOOD or ET Company registration in Bulgaria for an online store: EOOD or sole trader, fees in euro, the Commercial Register steps, foreign owners and what comes next. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/company-registration-online-store)[Getting started ### Ecommerce branding: name, logo, colors and trademark for your store Ecommerce branding step by step: check a store name, register a trademark in Bulgaria or the EU, make a logo with AI and upload it in the right sizes. 16 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/brand-logo-online-store)[Getting started ### Website development in Bulgaria: costs, timelines, site or store Website development in Bulgaria: agency, freelancer, builder or platform, every line of the bill, timelines, legal must-haves and when you need a store. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/website-creation-business)[Selling everywhere ### Enterprise ecommerce platform: what a large online business needs Enterprise ecommerce platform: 10 criteria for large online retailers in Bulgaria and the EU (markets, ERP, PIM, B2B, migration, API, team) and real limits. 19 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/enterprise-ecommerce-platform)[Migration ### Ecommerce replatforming checklist: switch platforms without losing SEO Switch ecommerce platforms without losing SEO or orders: a 7-stage replatforming checklist, a 301 redirect map, what moves, timeline and risks. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/switch-ecommerce-platform-checklist)[Migration ### WooCommerce migration without losing SEO: the complete guide WooCommerce migration step by step: what moves, every way to move the data, a 301 redirect checklist, timeline, cost and a plan for switch-over day. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/migrate-from-woocommerce-guide)[Migration ### Import products from Shopify, WooCommerce and Magento into CloudCart Import products from Shopify, WooCommerce or Magento into CloudCart: how to export, what each importer moves, what it leaves behind and how to check it. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/platform-migration-import)[Guides ### Product variants in CloudCart: sizes, colors, attributes and brands How to add a product with variants in CloudCart, turn attributes into filters, set up brand pages and a size chart. Admin paths, field names and limits. 16 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/product-catalog-management)[Guides ### How to import products from CSV, XML and Google Sheets in CloudCart How to import products from a CSV file in CloudCart: the columns you need, uploading from Excel, supplier XML feeds and updating prices without duplicates. 17 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/product-import-csv-xml)[Selling everywhere ### GS1 Bulgaria: how to get EAN barcodes for products and the fees GS1 Bulgaria explained in English: what an EAN barcode is, the fees for 1 to 10,000 numbers, how to register and when eMAG and Google Shopping need a GTIN. 17 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/barcode-ean-gs1-products)[Guides ### Ecommerce website design in CloudCart: themes, widgets and editor Ecommerce website design step by step: pick a theme with a live preview, change colors and fonts, build the homepage and menu, then test it on a phone. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/store-design-themes)[Guides ### Multilingual website for an online store: languages, currency, stores How to build a multilingual website for your online store: Bulgarian and English versions, 9 translated product fields, hreflang, prices per market. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/multilanguage-multicurrency-multistore)[Payments and shipping ### Cash on delivery vs card payments in Bulgaria: fees and refusals Cash on delivery or card payments in Bulgaria: Econt and Speedy COD fees, N-18 receipts, refused parcels and how to move buyers to cards step by step. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/cash-on-delivery-vs-card-payments)[Payments and shipping ### Online payment methods for your store: cards, COD, bank transfer Online payment methods in CloudCart: cards, Apple Pay, Stripe, PayPal, bank transfer, COD and installments, how to add each one and when an order is paid. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/payment-methods)[Guides ### Accept card payments online with CloudCart Pay: fees, setup, payouts Accept card payments online with CloudCart Pay: Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay. 0% fee through Dec 31, 2026, payouts in 2 to 5 business days. 17 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/cloudcart-pay-card-payments)[Payments and shipping ### Buy now, pay later in your online store: TBI Bank, Fibank, Mokka Buy now, pay later and installments for a store in Bulgaria: which lender to pick, who carries the risk, what it costs and how to set it up in CloudCart. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/buy-now-pay-later-online-store)[Guides ### Bulgaria and the euro: prices, rounding and invoices for online stores Bulgaria adopted the euro on Jan 1, 2026 and dual pricing ended on Aug 8, 2026. How online stores convert at 1.95583, round, invoice and show prices. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/euro-prices-online-store)[Payments and shipping ### Free shipping threshold: how to set it with Bulgarian couriers Free shipping that pays for itself: how to calculate the threshold from your margin, what Econt, Speedy and BOX NOW charge per parcel, and how to set it. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/free-shipping-threshold-couriers)[Guides ### Speedy Bulgaria, Econt and BOX NOW: shipping labels from the admin Connect Speedy (DPD Bulgaria), Econt and BOX NOW to your store, create the shipping label from the order, track parcels and sync cash on delivery. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/shipping-couriers)[Payments and shipping ### Ecommerce fulfillment in Bulgaria: own warehouse or a 3PL Ecommerce fulfillment in Bulgaria: own warehouse or a 3PL, the true cost per order, what the contract needs and how store orders reach the warehouse. 16 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/fulfillment-warehouse-online-store)[Law and tax ### Ordinance N-18 for online stores: NRA, receipts and the XML file Ordinance N-18 for online stores in Bulgaria: NRA registration, when you need a receipt, the monthly XML audit file and how to set it all up in CloudCart. 16 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/n18-online-store-nap)[Guides ### Credit notes and invoices in CloudCart: automatic invoicing and N-18 How to issue a credit note and invoices in CloudCart: invoices go out on payment, credit notes on returns, and the Ordinance N-18 XML file from the admin. 24 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/invoices-n18)[Law and tax ### E-invoicing in Bulgaria: how an online store issues e-invoices E-invoicing for an online store in Bulgaria: required invoice details under the VAT Act, the 5-day deadline, invoices to consumers, proformas and EU ViDA. 18 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/e-invoice-online-store)[Law and tax ### VAT number in Bulgaria for an online store: €51,130 threshold and VIES How an online store gets a VAT number in Bulgaria: the €51,130 threshold, the 7-day deadline, voluntary registration, foreign companies and VIES checks. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/vat-registration-online-store)[Law and tax ### OSS VAT for online stores: EU sales from Bulgaria and the €10,000 rule OSS VAT for an online store in Bulgaria: the €10,000 EU threshold, registering with the NRA, VAT rates by country, quarterly deadlines, invoices and IOSS. 18 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/oss-eu-vat-cross-border-sales)[Law and tax ### Terms and conditions for an online store in Bulgaria: legal checklist Terms and conditions for an online store in Bulgaria: required seller details, the order button, 14-day withdrawal, GDPR and the Bulgarian language rule. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/terms-and-conditions-online-store)[Law and tax ### Returns policy for an online store in Bulgaria: 14 days and warranty Returns policy for a Bulgarian online store: the 14-day right of withdrawal, 2-year warranty claims, who pays return shipping and the withdrawal button. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/returns-consumer-rights-online-store)[Law and tax ### Cookie banner and GDPR for an online store in Bulgaria Cookie banner and GDPR for an online store in Bulgaria: consent rules, privacy policy, consent log and erasure requests, set up step by step in CloudCart. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/gdpr-cookies-legal)[Law and tax ### European Accessibility Act: what it means for your online store European Accessibility Act for online stores in Bulgaria: who must comply since Jun 28, 2025, the microenterprise exemption, WCAG 2.1 AA and fines. 17 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/european-accessibility-act-online-store)[Law and tax ### GPSR for online sellers: what your product page must show GPSR for online stores: what Article 19 requires on every product page, the EU responsible person, recalls, Safety Gate and fines in Bulgaria. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/gpsr-product-safety-online-sellers)[Law and tax ### Import from China to the EU: customs duty, VAT and the 2026 rules Importing from China to the EU through Bulgaria: how duty and import VAT are calculated, the new €3 duty under €150, IOSS, CE marking and GPSR. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/import-from-china-customs-vat)[Getting started ### How to get your first sale online: a 30-day plan for a new store How to get your first sale online in Bulgaria in 30 days: COD and courier offices, Bulgarian product pages, NRA registration, traffic and a checklist. 19 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/start-first-30-days-online-store)[Guides ### SSL certificate, domain and 2FA for your online store in CloudCart SSL certificate, .bg domain and two-factor authentication in CloudCart: how to switch each one on, step by step, and what to do if you lose your phone. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/domain-ssl-security)[Marketing ### How to increase online sales: 25 steps for your store by impact How to increase online sales: 25 steps ranked by impact, the sales funnel, the metrics to track, email, Google Ads, Meta, TikTok and an AI agent. 29 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/increase-online-store-sales)[Marketing ### Why is my online store not selling? 20 checks and what to fix Online store not selling? 20 checks in order: traffic, GA4, Search Console, speed, trust, shipping, checkout and payment, with a fix for each one. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/online-store-not-selling-checklist)[SEO ### Ecommerce SEO checklist: 30 steps for an online store in Bulgaria Ecommerce SEO in 30 steps: categories, product pages, meta descriptions, hreflang for Bulgarian and English versions, 301s and AI search in CloudCart. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/online-store-seo)[SEO ### Google Search Console for an online store: sitemap, indexing, reports Google Search Console for an online store: verify with a meta tag, submit the sitemap, fix "Discovered, not indexed" and read the weekly reports. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/google-search-console-online-store)[SEO ### Google Tag Manager and GA4 for an online store: events, UTM, consent Google Tag Manager and GA4 for an online store: ecommerce events, UTM parameters, Consent Mode v2 and why GA4 shows fewer orders than your store. 16 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/ga4-tag-manager-online-store)[Marketing ### Google Ads for an online store: cost, Search, PMax and tracking Google Ads for an online store: what a click costs in Bulgaria, Search or Performance Max, and how to track Google Ads sales in CloudCart step by step. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/google-ads-online-store)[Marketing ### Meta Ads for an online store: Facebook and Instagram ads that sell Meta Ads for an online store: Facebook and Instagram ads with the pixel, Conversions API, catalog and Advantage+. Costs, setup steps, budget math. 16 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/meta-ads-online-store)[Marketing ### Mobile ecommerce: your store on a phone, with 12 checks in 15 minutes Mobile ecommerce in Bulgaria: 63% of visits come from a phone. See your own mobile share, run 12 checks in 15 minutes and make checkout easier to finish. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/mobile-version-online-store)[AI ### AI for ecommerce: 12 tasks AI can do in your online store today AI for ecommerce, task by task: chat that sells, search that forgives typos, product descriptions, photos, promotions, setup steps and prices. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/ai-online-store)[AI ### Vibe coding an online store: AI storefront design with Nitrogen Vibe coding an online store with Nitrogen: how Claude Code, Cursor or Codex builds a custom storefront step by step, with sample prompts and limits. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/nitrogen-ai-storefront-design)[Migration ### Econt and Speedy on WooCommerce: plugins, COD, N-18 and migration How to connect Econt and Speedy to WooCommerce, reconcile cash on delivery, handle the N-18 file for the NRA and when moving to a hosted platform pays off. 13 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/woocommerce-econt-speedy)[Getting started ### Shopify in Bulgaria: payments, COD, Econt, Speedy and the NRA file Shopify in Bulgaria: Shopify Payments, cash on delivery, Econt and Speedy apps, the NRA file and the yearly cost, next to what CloudCart has built in. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/shopify-in-bulgaria)[Law and tax ### Selling online to Bulgaria from abroad: EU distance selling guide Distance selling to Bulgaria from another EU country: OSS VAT, texts in Bulgarian by law, the withdrawal button, euro prices, couriers and COD. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/selling-online-to-bulgaria-from-abroad)[Selling everywhere ### Selling on eMAG Romania from Bulgaria: your store, couriers and VAT How to sell on eMAG Romania and in your own Romanian store from Bulgaria: eMAG.ro feed, Sameday, FAN Courier, Cargus, lei prices, OSS VAT and SmartBill. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/sell-online-in-romania)[Selling everywhere ### Skroutz and selling online in Greece from Bulgaria: a seller's guide How to sell on Skroutz and in your own Greek store from Bulgaria: the Skroutz XML feed, ACS Courier, BOX NOW, Cardlink, Greek VAT of 24% and OSS. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/sell-online-in-greece)[Payments and shipping ### PayPal in Bulgaria and Stripe: fees, payouts and store setup PayPal and Stripe for a Bulgarian business: fees in euro, payout times, how they compare with CloudCart Pay and Borica, and how to connect each one. 13 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/payment-providers-bulgaria)[Getting started ### Online store cost in Bulgaria: the real monthly budget What an online store in Bulgaria costs per month: platform plan, domain, courier rates, COD and card fees, accountant and Ordinance N-18, with an example. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/online-store-cost-bulgaria)[Law and tax ### NRA Bulgaria for online stores: registration, receipts and filings What the NRA in Bulgaria expects from an online store: e-shop registration under Ordinance N-18, sales documents, the monthly XML file and VAT returns. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/nra-bulgaria-online-store)[Getting started ### Ecommerce platform for an online store in Bulgaria: what to check Which ecommerce platform fits an online store in Bulgaria: cash on delivery, Econt and Speedy at checkout, the NRA file, euro prices. A fact-based comparison. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/ecommerce-platform-bulgaria)[Getting started ### Online shopping in Bulgaria: how Bulgarians buy online Online shopping in Bulgaria by the numbers: who buys, what, how often, cash on delivery, courier offices, lockers, eMAG, OLX and price comparison sites. 14 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/ecommerce-in-bulgaria)[Law and tax ### Cross-border ecommerce in the EU: selling from Bulgaria to Europe Cross-border ecommerce from Bulgaria to the EU: the €10,000 OSS VAT threshold, languages, currencies, couriers, payments and returns, step by step. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/cross-border-ecommerce-eu)[Payments and shipping ### Couriers in Bulgaria: Econt, Speedy, BOX NOW and how they deliver Couriers in Bulgaria explained: Econt, Speedy, BOX NOW, Sameday and DHL, office and locker delivery, cash on delivery fees, delivery times and store setup. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/couriers-in-bulgaria)[Law and tax ### Bulgarian language website rules for an online store Which parts of an online store must be in Bulgarian by law: product information, terms, labels, instructions, safety texts, and the fines in euro. 14 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/bulgarian-language-requirements-online-store)[Law and tax ### Bulgaria tax for an online business: corporate, dividend, VAT Bulgaria tax for an online business: 10% corporate tax, 5% dividend tax, 15% for a sole trader, VAT at 20% and the 2026 social contributions of the owner. 14 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/bulgaria-taxes-online-business)[Payments and shipping ### BOX NOW Bulgaria: parcel lockers for your online store BOX NOW Bulgaria for online stores: how the parcel lockers work for shoppers, cash on delivery without cash, locker sizes, returns and store setup. 15 min read](https://cloudcart.com/en/blog/box-now-bulgaria)Everything about selling online in Bulgaria in one place, from the first product to regular orders: how to start and what it costs, how to migrate without pausing sales, how to advertise on Meta, Google and TikTok and with email, SMS and Viber, how to get found on Google and ChatGPT, payments, shipping, legal requirements and the AI assistants that do the work for you. With real prices, steps and examples from the CloudCart team.

## Build your online store
The first 3 months on every plan are €1/month. Questions: support@cloudcart.com

[Create a store for €1](https://my.cloudcart.com/register)