Bulgaria Sanctions
BGFATF Grey ListBulgaria is currently subject to 2 active sanctions programs imposed by Financial Action Task Force and UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT). These measures include financial restrictions. Bulgaria is also on the FATF grey list. This page lists every program targeting Bulgaria, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.
Last updated 11 Jun 2026
Programs
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Authorities
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Restriction Types
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Restrictions
Sanctioning Authorities
Sanctions Programs
Jurisdictions under increased monitoring due to strategic deficiencies in AML/CFT but actively working with FATF on action plans. When the FATF places a jurisdiction under increased monitoring, it means the country has committed to resolve swiftly the identified strategic deficiencies within agreed timeframes and is subject to increased monitoring.
HM Treasury advisory notice identifying jurisdictions considered High-Risk Third Countries (HRTCs) under the UK Money Laundering Regulations. The list combines jurisdictions from both FATF lists: 'High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action' (FATF blacklist) and 'Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring' (FATF grey list). As of February 2026, there are 25 jurisdictions in total across both categories, with 9 of those also subject to additional financial sanctions measures.
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Recent Changes
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Target countries updated
Added: DZ, AO, BO, BG, CM, HT, KW, LA, LB, MC, NA, NP, PG, VG. Removed: AF, BJ, BF, KH, CF, CN, GR, ML, MZ, NG, PK, PH, TZ, TR, UG, AE
Legal basis updated for UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Removed: Regulation 20(3) of the MLRs
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Added: 1 advisory(s)
Legal basis updated for UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Added: Regulation 33(1)(b) of the MLRs, Regulation 33(3) of the MLRs, Regulation 20(3) of the MLRs. Removed: Regulation 33(1)(b) — Enhanced customer due diligence for high-risk third countries, Regulation 33(3) — Definition of 'established in a country', Regulation 33(3A) — Steps required for enhanced due diligence, Regulation 20(3) — Group wide controls for third-country branches and subsidiaries
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Legal basis updated for UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Added: Regulation 33(1)(b) — Enhanced customer due diligence for high-risk third countries, Regulation 33(3) — Definition of 'established in a country', Regulation 33(3A) — Steps required for enhanced due diligence, Regulation 20(3) — Group wide controls for third-country branches and subsidiaries
Resources added
Added: 2 advisory(s)
New program: FATF Grey List — Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring
New sanctions program detected: FATF Grey List — Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring
New program: UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
New sanctions program detected: UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)