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Neftohim Burgas had never paid tax in Bulgaria as profits were sent to the parent in Switzerland. Then in 2022 tax of BGN 3.5 million was paid. It was expected that tax in 2023 would amount to BGN 100 million and BGN 600-700 million in 2024.
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