Open a company in Bulgaria — with accounting from day one
We help you choose the right legal form, prepare the Commercial Register documents and set up your accounting so that your very first month is in order.
2026 figures and deadlines
What's included
Choosing the legal form
EOOD, OOD, sole trader or freelancer compared with real numbers for tax, contributions and liability.
Registration documents
Articles of association, resolutions, declarations and the Commercial Register application.
Capital and bank account
What you need to pay in the capital and open a business bank account.
VAT and registrations
Whether and when to register for VAT and which notifications to file.
Accounting set-up
Invoicing, cash, payment methods and a document deadline — a working process from month one.
First employee
Contract, NRA notification and payroll when you hire your first person.
How it works
Consultation
Legal form, activity, manager, VAT.
Documents
Prepared by us, signed with a qualified e-signature or before a notary.
Filing
Online with the Commercial Register — faster and cheaper.
Start
Invoicing, bank, VAT and payroll ready from the first month.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to open a company in Bulgaria?
The Commercial Register fee is €28.12 when filed online and €56.24 on paper. Add notary fees (if signing on paper), the bank's account fee and our document preparation. The minimum share capital for an EOOD or OOD is €1.
EOOD or sole trader — which is better?
It depends on expected profit, whether you will pay yourself dividends, risk and growth plans. See the detailed comparison in Sole trader, EOOD or freelancer.
Can a foreigner open a company in Bulgaria?
Yes. EU and non-EU citizens can register an EOOD or OOD. You need a registered office address in Bulgaria, a manager and a bank account for the capital. See accounting for foreign-owned companies.
How long does it take?
Preparing the documents takes days; the Commercial Register usually registers the company within a few working days of filing. Online filing with an e-signature is the fastest route.
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