Forms descriptions – Standard refund – Bulgarian debt securities and equities

14.02.2022

This paragraph provides information regarding the various tax forms to be completed in order to introduce a standard reclaim of tax on i) interest paid from Bulgarian non-listed corporate bonds, non-listed mortgage bonds, non-listed municipal bonds or ii) on dividends paid from Bulgarian equities. The templates of the forms are available on our Tax Forms to use section.

Letter of Request for Reclaim

The Letter of Request should be provided by all customers that wish to introduce a standard reclaim of Bulgarian withholding tax.

Who completes it?

Clearstream Banking customer

How often is it provided?

Per standard reclaim application

When is it provided?

The latest 2 months before the market statutory deadline

Copy or original?

Original required

Chain of Credit Advices

Who completes it?

Each intermediary financial institution between Clearstream Banking and the beneficial owner

How often is it provided?

Per standard reclaim application

When is it provided?

The latest 2 months before the market statutory deadline

Copy or original?

Original required

Claim Form

How many are provided?

Five per beneficial owner and issuer

Who completes it?

The beneficial owner

How often is it provided?

Per standard reclaim application

When is it provided?

The latest 2 months before the market statutory deadline

Copy or original?

Original required

Certificate of residence

How many are provided?

One per beneficial owner

Who completes it?

The beneficial owner’s local tax authorities

How often is it provided?

Per standard reclaim application

When is it provided?

The latest 2 months before the market statutory deadline

Copy or original?

Original required

Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney should be provided if a third party is completing the Claim Form on behalf of the beneficial owner.

How many are provided?

One per beneficial owner

Who completes it?

The beneficial owner

How often is it provided?

Per standard reclaim application

When is it provided?

The latest 2 months before the market statutory deadline

Copy or original?

Original required