e-Transport Bulgaria: Electronic Goods Movement Control System
e-Transport is Bulgaria’s official digital platform for registering the movement of goods subject to fiscal control, helping prevent VAT fraud and enhance supply chain transparency.
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Since July 2022, it has been mandatory to report the transport of high fiscal risk goods in Bulgaria. Companies involved in the shipment of such goods—whether domestically or across EU borders—must register each movement in the National Revenue Agency’s (NRA) e-Transport system before dispatch.
Since 2023, the system has been reinforced with stricter compliance rules, including the mandatory use of a Unique Identification Number (UIN) for each shipment and increased enforcement measures to ensure real-time traceability and prevent VAT fraud.
e-Transport Bulgaria: Overview of the Goods Movement Declaration System
Implementation
Mandatory since July 2022 for declaring the movement of high fiscal risk goods, with enforcement reinforced in 2023
Tax Authority
Bulgarian National Revenue Agency (NRA)
Format
Electronic submission via the NRA e-Transport platform, including details on goods, route, transport vehicle, and participants
Digital Signature
Required to authenticate submissions and generate the Unique Identification Number (UIN).
Archiving
5 Years
Other Bulgarian regulations
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bulgaria’s e-Transport system and what does it regulate?
The e-Transport system is Bulgaria’s digital platform for registering the movement of goods classified as high fiscal risk. Managed by the National Revenue Agency (NRA), it requires companies to declare key shipment information prior to dispatch, enhancing VAT compliance and helping prevent fraud related to goods transportation.
Who is required to declare transport operations in the e-Transport platform?
The obligation applies to all participants in the supply chain transporting high-risk goods within Bulgaria or across its borders. This includes producers, distributors, traders, and carriers, whether the transport is conducted with their own vehicles or outsourced to logistics providers.
Which goods are considered high fiscal risk under this regulation?
High fiscal risk goods are defined in Ordinance H-5 and include products such as fuels, alcohol, grains, vegetables, metals, and certain construction materials. These categories are identified due to their susceptibility to VAT fraud or underreporting in the supply chain.
When must transport data be submitted in the system?
Transport data must be submitted before the shipment begins. This includes registering shipment details, receiving a Unique Identification Number (UIN) from the e-Transport system, and ensuring that number accompanies the vehicle throughout the journey. Delayed or missing declarations can lead to fines and inspections.
Are all types of businesses affected, or only those in specific sectors?
The regulation targets businesses involved in the production, trade, or logistics of high-risk goods, regardless of company size. While it is most relevant for sectors like agriculture, construction, fuel, and wholesale trade, any company moving regulated goods is subject to e-Transport compliance.
What systems or tools can help businesses stay compliant with e-Transport?
Staying compliant requires the ability to generate, validate, and submit transport declarations electronically. At Code10, we specialize in integrating eCompliance processes like e-Transport directly into our clients’ ERP systems, including SAP. Our solutions ensure automation, real-time validation, and seamless tracking of transport operations to meet Bulgarian NRA requirements efficiently and reliably.
How the mandatory e-Transport system will impact business in Bulgaria
The implementation of the e-Transport system in Bulgaria represents a significant operational shift for companies involved in the movement of goods with high fiscal risk. Businesses are required to notify the National Revenue Agency (NRA) regarding the transport of specific commodities—such as fuels, food products, and excise goods—before the transit begins to obtain a unique transport identifier. This means that ERP systems must be capable of transmitting logistics data, validating transport routes, and receiving authorization codes in a fully automated and secure way to avoid shipment delays or heavy penalties.
At Code10, we support this transition through a combination of SAP Standard implementation and advance eCompliance integration delivered via our eCompliance Hub. We maximize SAP’s native functionalities wherever applicable and develop targeted enhancements when regulatory or technical requirements go beyond standards capabilities. Our approach ensures structured data transmission, real-time code acquisition, and seamless integration with Bulgarian customs and tax platforms, enabling organizations to meet Bulgarian e-Transport obligations efficiently and with full technical reliability.
