The healthcare and life sciences sector in Bulgaria is subject to a detailed and constantly evolving legal framework shaped by both national legislation and European Union law. This sector includes a wide range of entities, such as hospitals, outpatient and specialist care centers, individual and group medical or dental practices, diagnostic laboratories, pharmacies, health insurance funds, and distributors of medicinal products and medical devices. Their operations are governed by strict regulatory obligations concerning licensing, compliance, professional standards, data protection, and healthcare ethics.

Legal support in this area generally involves assistance with the structuring, registration, and operation of healthcare providers; compliance with national law and EU law provisions, e.g. in relation to patient’s informed consent; implementation of GDPR-compliant data protection procedures; and ensuring conformity with the rules on the promotion and distribution of health-related products.

The sector also gives rise to contractual, commercial and corporate matters directly related to healthcare activity, including cooperation agreements, service contracts, franchising models, selective distribution arrangements, contractual relations with the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), restructuring, intellectual property protection for medical technologies and branding. Continuous legal guidance helps institutions in this sector manage regulatory complexity and operate securely within the applicable legal framework.

To explore the legal capabilities relevant to these industries, please refer to the Practices page. For further information or to request details in relation to a specific legal matter within the healthcare and life sciences sector, please submit an inquiry via the Contact form.