Doing business in Bulgaria starts here

Most of it — but not all. We start with an online consultation, followed by a single visit to Bulgaria for notarisation and bank onboarding. We do not promote fully remote setups: proper identification and AML/KYC procedures protect both you and your company.

About 2–3 business days after all required documents have been prepared and submitted.

We prepare the required documentation, facilitate the introduction to the bank, and coordinate the onboarding process. Final approval and account opening are always at the bank’s discretion.

Company incorporation assistance is charged as a one-time fee, while accounting services are provided for a fixed monthly fee. All fees are quoted in writing in advance. Any services outside the agreed scope are confirmed with you before we proceed.

That depends on business substance, not registration documents alone. We advise you on the appropriate structure and compliance requirements — and give you a clear assessment of whether Bulgaria is the right fit for your business.

No. A Bulgarian limited company may be established by one or more owners and managed by one or more directors. The minimum requirement is one person, who may act as both the sole owner and the director, with no restriction on that person being a foreign national.

One visit to Bulgaria is required for the company formation process and bank account opening. After registration, no further residence or travel requirements apply unless your business activities require your presence.

For most small and medium-sized businesses, the most suitable structure is a limited liability company – Ltd (OOD or EOOD). The minimum required capital in Bulgaria is €1.

Other legal forms, including branches and representative offices, may be appropriate in specific cases. We assess your business needs and recommend the appropriate legal structure during the initial consultation.

Our Legal Department prepares all required incorporation documents and submits the application to the Bulgarian Commercial Register. The registration itself is completed by the Registry Agency.

We also assist with a registered office, bank introduction, Certificate of Good Standing, VAT and EORI registration, as well as all other practical steps required to make your company fully operational and ready to do business in Bulgaria.

Once the company is registered with the assistance of our Legal Department, our accounting team can take over its ongoing accounting and tax compliance in Bulgaria.

A Bulgarian company supplying services to VAT-registered businesses in other EU countries must register for VAT before making its first such supply. For services and goods sold to customers outside the EU, the VAT treatment depends on the transaction and the customer’s location.

Online stores selling to EU consumers may also need OSS registration once cross-border B2C sales exceed the EU-wide €10,000 threshold. We assess your business model and arrange the appropriate VAT and OSS registrations from the outset.

Yes. We assist EU citizens with registering as freelancers in Bulgaria, including obtaining the required residence and tax identification, social security registration, a registered address, and a bank introduction.

Depending on the individual’s circumstances, the overall effective tax burden may be approximately 7.5%.

Your presence in Bulgaria is required for approximately 2–3 business days.