Is Bulgaria on the FATF grey list or black list?

Bulgaria is on the FATF Grey List (Increased Monitoring) as of 2026-02. Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) is generally required for transactions with Bulgaria-based entities. Listed since 2023-10.

What are the main AML/CFT issues in Bulgaria?

VASP sector supervision gap Low detection rate of ML linked to tax evasion Insufficient confiscation of criminal proceeds

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Bulgaria

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Increased Monitoring (Grey List)

Listed since 2023-10

Bulgaria, despite being an EU member state, was placed on the FATF grey list in October 2023 due to weak VASP oversight and low effectiveness in detecting tax-linked money laundering.

Key AML/CFT Issues

·VASP sector supervision gap
·Low detection rate of ML linked to tax evasion
·Insufficient confiscation of criminal proceeds

Crypto / VASP Impact

medium risk

Verify EU MiCA and Bulgarian FSC compliance. Apply EDD despite EU membership.

Official Source

https://www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publications/High-risk-and-other-monitored-jurisdictions/Increased-monitoring-february-2026.html

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Data as of FATF plenary 2026-02. For enforcement decisions, always verify against the latest official FATF publication. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.