Sell Your Car Easily Across Bulgaria with CarAgencia

When selling a used car in Bulgaria as a private individual, you generally do not need to charge VAT.

You may also be exempt from capital gains tax if you have owned the vehicle for more than one year.

Before the sale, make sure the following items are completed:

1. Annual vehicle tax is fully paid.
2. Any outstanding vehicle-related obligations are cleared.
3. An insurance valuation certificate is obtained, which typically costs around 10–15 BGN.

The main transfer costs are usually paid by the buyer, including:

1. Municipal acquisition tax, typically 0.1%–3% of the vehicle's value, depending on the municipality.
2. Notary fees, usually 1%–2.5% of the declared value.
3. Registration or new license plate fees, around 70 BGN if applicable.

After the sale, the seller should:

1. Notify the local tax authorities.
2. Remove the vehicle from their tax records.
3. Keep the signed sales contract as proof of transfer.

In Bulgaria, you generally do not need a residence permit to sell a car if the vehicle is already registered in your name.

You must be able to provide a valid passport or local ID.

The sale must be completed before a licensed notary. You will usually need:

1. Vehicle registration documents.
2. Proof that the annual road tax has been paid.
3. An insurance valuation certificate.
4. Required declarations regarding debts and civil status.

Keep in mind that transactions exceeding BGN 10,000 must be paid by bank transfer rather than cash.

While sellers do not typically need residency status, the buyer must have a legal right to reside in Bulgaria in order to register the vehicle in their own name.

Yes, active Third-Party Liability insurance, also known as “Graždanska otgovornost”, is generally required to legally sell and transfer vehicle ownership in Bulgaria.

During the notarization process, you must present:

1. A valid insurance policy.
2. Vehicle registration documents.
3. Proof of paid road tax for the current year.
4. An insurance value certificate confirming the vehicle’s market value.
5. Signed declarations regarding outstanding state liabilities and marital status.

These documents help complete the ownership transfer smoothly.

Yes, a valid Annual Vehicle Inspection, known as Годишен технически преглед or GTP, is generally required to complete the sale and registration of a car in Bulgaria.

The vehicle must have a current inspection certificate proving it is roadworthy.

To finalize the sale, the seller must provide:

1. Vehicle registration documents, including the large and small registration certificates.
2. A notarized sales contract.
3. A valid technical inspection certificate.

After the sale, the seller should also notify the local municipal tax office to remove the vehicle from their tax records.

Yes, absolutely.

CarAgencia carries inventory from both private sellers and auto dealers.

CarAgencia was designed to offer sellers, dealers, and wholesalers around the world a simple and easy-to-use platform to list their vehicle inventory.

Your car listing will go live once it has been reviewed and approved by the CarAgencia team.

The team strives to process and approve listings quickly, so your car can become visible to potential buyers as soon as possible.