Company formation, accounting and residence in Bulgaria

Q: Do I need to be an EU citizen to set up a company in Bulgaria?

No. Both EU and non-EU citizens can be 100 percent shareholders and directors of a Bulgarian company, with no residency requirement.

Q: What is the corporate tax rate in Bulgaria?

Corporate tax is a flat 10 percent. Personal income tax is also a flat 10 percent, and dividends are taxed at 5 percent.

We register your Bulgarian company in 4–10 working days, run the bookkeeping, and handle ID cards, property and vehicle registration. Remote setup by power of attorney.

Since 2018 · 700+ companies registered · EN / DE / BG / ES

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Services

Company formation, accounting, residence, property and vehicle registration for foreign owners.

Company registration

We register an OOD, EOOD, AD or sole trader with the Commercial Register. Filing takes 4–10 working days after you sign.

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Accounting

Monthly bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and annual statements. Corporate and personal income tax are a flat 10%.

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Bulgarian ID

We prepare the application and deal with the authorities for your Bulgarian ID card.

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Vehicle registration

We coordinate inspection, insurance, customs and registration with the traffic police.

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Property

Due diligence, notary, contracts and Cadastre registration for foreign buyers.

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Legal assistance

Contracts, employment, compliance and residence applications. Lawyers work in English, German, Bulgarian and Spanish.

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Why Bulgaria

10% corporate taxFlat rate on profits.
10% personal income taxFlat rate for owners and employees.
€1 minimum share capitalFor an OOD or EOOD.
No residency requirementForeign nationals can be 100% shareholders and directors.
EU memberMember of the European Union.
4–10 working daysTypical time to register after you sign.

Pricing

State fees, notary and translations are billed at cost.

Company formation

from €1,400

Initial online consultation
Advice on the company structure
Preparation of the incorporation documents
Powers of attorney, with notarisation and legalisation instructions
Help opening the capital contribution account
Filing with the Bulgarian Commercial Register
Support through to completed registration
VAT registration

Ongoing accounting

from €180 per month

Whether the company is registered for VAT
Whether a manager's contract is in place
The volume of monthly transactions and invoices
Payroll, if you employ staff

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How it works

Free consultation

We discuss your plans and recommend a company structure: OOD, EOOD, AD or sole trader.
Document preparation

We prepare the incorporation documents. You sign remotely with a notarised power of attorney. No travel is needed for the registration itself.
Commercial Register filing

We file the application and open the capital deposit account at a Bulgarian bank.
Ready to operate

Registration usually takes 4–10 working days. The operating bank account typically follows within 1–4 weeks. Business bank account

About us

Business in Bulgaria has registered 700+ companies for clients from the EU, UK and US since 2018. Our lawyers, accountants and tax advisors work in English, German, Bulgarian and Spanish.

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Guides

How to register a company in Bulgaria
Company types, capital, tax and the filing timeline.
Freelancer taxation in Bulgaria
How the tax works, with a calculator.
Business bank account in Bulgaria
Which banks work for foreign-owned companies, and realistic timelines.
Hiring employees in Bulgaria
Minimum wage, employer costs and the steps for a first hire.
Closing a company in Bulgaria
Liquidation steps, the six-month creditor period, costs and alternatives.
Taxes in Bulgaria
Corporate tax, income tax, VAT, dividends and social security for 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to register a company in Bulgaria?

Typically 4 to 10 working days from the moment we receive your signed documents, depending on the company type and bank-account processing time. The operating bank account usually takes another 1–4 weeks.

Can I open a company in Bulgaria remotely, without visiting?

Yes, for the registration itself. With a notarised power of attorney we handle the filing with the Commercial Register on your behalf. Opening the company's operating bank account usually requires one visit by the manager, and takes 1–4 weeks.

What is the minimum share capital for a Bulgarian OOD or EOOD?

The minimum share capital for a Bulgarian limited liability company (OOD or EOOD) is €1.

Do I need to be an EU citizen to set up a company in Bulgaria?

No. Both EU and non-EU citizens can be 100% shareholders and directors of a Bulgarian company, with no residency requirement.

What is the corporate tax rate in Bulgaria?

Corporate tax is a flat 10%. Personal income tax is also a flat 10%, and dividends are taxed at 5%.

How much does company formation in Bulgaria cost?

Our legal fee for the complete formation procedure starts from €1,400. That covers consultation, the incorporation documents, powers of attorney, capital-account assistance, and filing with the Commercial Register. State fees, notary charges, and any translations or apostilles are billed separately at cost. Ongoing accounting starts from €180 per month depending on VAT status and your setup.

Do you offer accounting services after company formation?

Yes. We provide ongoing bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll and annual financial statements in English. Most clients keep us as their long-term accounting partner.

Start your company in Bulgaria

Book a free consultation and we will outline the next steps.