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Bulgarian bank wind-down needs zero balance, DSK / UniCredit closure letter, NRA tax clearance if OOD involved, and EUR SWIFT to NRE.
BGN pegged to EUR — wire EUR for simplicity
Bulgarian accounts hold BGN or EUR — convert BGN at bank before SWIFT to NRE.
OOD company needs NRA clearance and shareholder resolution.
Balkans: Serbia guide.
Bulgarian wind-down
| Account | Currency | Step |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | BGN/EUR | Zero + close |
| OOD corporate | EUR | NRA clearance |
| Salary | BGN | Final payslip |
Closure sequence
Stop credits
Redirect income.
BGN→EUR
Single FX at bank.
Wire NRE
SWIFT + FEMA.
Close
Bank letter.
Flow
Bulgaria kit
- Statements.
- Closure letter.
- SWIFT.
- NRA clearance.
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Keep EUR account?
Schedule FA if balance remains.
Form 15CB?
For large wire — CA certificate.
US FBAR?
Bulgarian accounts in USD 10k aggregate.
Joint account?
Both sign closure.
Crypto exchange?
Separate wind-down.
OOD only?
Retail account simpler — no NRA.
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