March 30, 2026 / by Advocate Markov / Bulgaria Golden Visa, Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment
Why Bonds Are Always Underestimated Bonds have always been seen as a low-risk, low-return, and frankly boring asset. However, history shows a different picture. Bonds have performed quite well over time, and in certain cases, they have even outperformed the S&P 500. Still, many well-known financial voices tend to downplay bonds. The reason is simple […]
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Bulgaria GV: Investment Rules, Returns, and Fund Performance
April 8, 2026 / by Advocate Markov / Bulgaria Golden Visa
The Bulgaria Golden Visa program offers a pathway to permanent residency through investment, but it comes with specific rules that can be misunderstood—especially regarding returns, liquidity, and fund performance. This article breaks down the key aspects investors should clearly understand before committing capital. Investment Commitment: No Partial Withdrawals Allowed A central requirement of the Bulgaria […]
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Bulgaria Golden Visa Fund Investing in Bonds
March 30, 2026 / by Advocate Markov / Bulgaria Golden Visa, Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment
Why Bonds Are Always Underestimated Bonds have always been seen as a low-risk, low-return, and frankly boring asset. However, history shows a different picture. Bonds have performed quite well over time, and in certain cases, they have even outperformed the S&P 500. Still, many well-known financial voices tend to downplay bonds. The reason is simple […]
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How Liquid Is The Bulgarian Capital Market
February 14, 2026 / by Advocate Markov / Bulgaria Golden Visa
It is no secret that the Bulgarian capital market lacks liquidity. A simple look at the closing trades on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange on 4 February 2026 illustrates this clearly. A single transaction — the purchase of just one share of First Investment Bank — resulted in a price increase of 4.22%. As a consequence, all outstanding shares were […]
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Bulgaria Golden Visa Misconceptions Solved
January 18, 2026 / by Advocate Markov / Bulgaria Golden Visa
The statements shown below (screenshots) are taken from a published article discussing the Bulgarian Golden Visa program in 2026. The following commentary addresses and corrects the specific misconceptions presented in that article. The Bulgarian Golden Visa in 2026 offers open-ended investment funds with no subscription or redemption fees, a fixed annual management fee starting from […]
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Bulgaria Fund Management at InvestPro Dubai 2025
September 9, 2025 / by Advocate Markov / Bulgaria Golden Visa
After the great success of our participation at the IMC 10th Anniversary event in Dubai, the Bulgaria Fund Management team is pleased to announce that we will be present at the InvestPro Conference at TAJ Dubai on September 25th. The Bulgarian Golden Visa Program requires an investment of EUR 512,000 into a government-regulated fund. Our […]
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Free Advisory on Bulgarian Citizenship by Origin
August 8, 2025 / by Advocate Markov / Bulgarian Citizenship by Origin
We’ve been receiving a large number of inquiries about Bulgarian citizenship by origin—and many applicants seem understandably confused about how it works. To clear things up, we’re now offering free consultations for anyone interested in applying under this category. To fully grasp this concept, it’s important to understand that citizenship and ethnicity are two distinct […]
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Bulgaria Golden Visa Open to Russian Applicants in 2025
August 1, 2025 / by Advocate Markov / Bulgaria Golden Visa
As of mid-2025, Bulgaria stands out as one of the few EU countries where Russian nationals can still lawfully obtain permanent residency through investment. While nations such as Greece and Portugal have fully suspended their Golden Visa programs for Russian citizens, Bulgaria has taken a more nuanced, law-based approach—allowing participation where no EU sanctions are […]
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Bulgaria Golden Visa Investment Options
July 12, 2025 / by Advocate Markov / Bulgaria Golden Visa, Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment
A Growing Program with Limited Investment Choices The Bulgaria Golden Visa program is gaining momentum, with a steadily increasing number of applicants, driven in part by changes in competing programs. Notably, Portugal now offers only temporary residency for a comparable investment and has extended its citizenship timeline to ten years, prompting investors to seek more predictable […]
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Beikos and Bensdorp Strengthen Bulgaria Golden Visa Fund
June 27, 2025 / by Advocate Markov / Bulgaria Golden Visa, Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment
Since Advocate Vasil Markov and his team assisted the majority of Bulgarian citizenship-by-investment applications between 2013 and 2022—mainly through investments in government bonds— Vasil decided to launch a dedicated investment vehicle in line with the new Bulgaria Golden Visa program. This new option is much simpler compared to the old government bond model. When working […]
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IMC 2025 Highlights
June 5, 2025 / by Advocate Markov / Bulgaria Golden Visa, Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment
At the 10th Anniversary Investment Migration Council (IMC) Forum held in Dubai from May 5–9, 2025, Advocate Markov and his team participated as Gold Sponsors, presenting the first Bulgaria Golden Visa Fund regulated by the Bulgarian Financial Supervision Commission – Bulgaria AIF – Fund AD. Bulgaria Golden Visa Program Gains Momentum While Caribbean Citizenship by […]
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