Register a company in Bulgaria with an EU IBAN
From incorporation to an active IBAN — end-to-end support from our legal team.
- Fast incorporation: 7–10 business days
- lat corporate income tax 10%
- EU reputation & predictable tax system
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Key advantages of incorporating in Bulgaria
- EU jurisdiction, flat 10% CIT. One of the lowest corporate tax rates in the EU.
- Fast remote setup. Incorporation by power of attorney — no founders’ presence required.
- Banks & EMIs across the EU. Bulgarian banks and EMIs offer IBAN accounts in BGN, EUR, USD.
- No local director required. Foreign founders can own and manage the company.
- Stable, EU-aligned framework. EU member in ERM II, preparing for euro adoption; predictable tax policy.
- 70+ tax treaties. Helps avoid double taxation.
Ideal profiles for company registration in Bulgaria
Everything you need to launch
Registered company
Registration number and extract from the state register.
Starter corporate pack
Articles of Association, formation minutes.
Registered address & filing agent
We provide an address and an authorized representative for filings.
Banking/Payments plan
Selection of a reliable EMI, application support, KYC pack guidance.
Accounting kick-off
Financial year setup, compliance calendar, invoice templates, first-line bookkeeping guidance.
Tax registrations
VAT number (if needed) and filings with the National Revenue Agency (NRA).
Operations guide
Step-by-step instructions for filings, taxes, and banking operations.
Personal manager
Coordination, status updates, and Q&A until you go live.
How much does Bulgaria company registration cost? Pick your plan
Basic
(Company Setup)
- Incorporation of EOOD/OOD in Bulgaria (UIC assignment, register extract, formation documents) i*State fees/notary/apostille billed separately. Complexity/industry may affect the final quote.
- Registered address in Bulgaria (can be omitted if not required)
- Starter corporate pack: resolutions, AoA, register extract
For whom: when you need to register a legal entity quickly.
Result: the company is registered
Launch EMI
(EMI-first)
- Everything from Basic.
- Selection of a vetted EMI (SEPA/SWIFT, multi-currency, API)
- KYC documentation prep
- Application and support until IBAN is active i*EMI/bank tariffs billed separately. Final onboarding decision depends on the institution’s policy and risk profile.
For whom: fast payments go-live without waiting for a bank; ideal for non-residents and remote teams.
Result: company registered, IBAN works — you can issue invoices and send/receive payments.
Growth
(Year-1 Compliance)
- Everything from Launch EMI.
- Tax registrations as needed: VAT/OSS/IOSS/EORI
- Monthly accounting & reporting
- Annual filings
- Threshold and risk monitoring: VAT/OSS/Intrastat, primary docs & invoicing controls, deadline tracker
For whom: full “done-for-you” compliance — you focus on product, we handle filings.
Result: fully operational activity + all filings under control in year one.
6 Steps to Your Bulgarian Company
Intro call
- Discuss the business model and markets
- Choose the optimal corporate structure
- Align goals and expectations.
KYC & engagement
Collect passports/registrations, UBO structure, and POA draft.
Company name & data
Check uniqueness and, if needed, reserve the name for 6 months with the Registry Agency; fix NACE, share capital, manager, address.
Signing & submission
Prepare AoA/sole founder resolution and file the registration package.
Registration & setup
Applications are typically reviewed by the end of the next business day; then UIC (EIK/BULSTAT), register extract, UBO entry.
Open a corporate bank account with IBAN
After incorporation we support opening a full corporate account with a Bulgarian bank.
What you need to register a Bulgarian company
- Legal form: most often OOD/EOOD (LLC/sole-member LLC); minimum share capital 2 BGN; minimum share value 1 BGN.
- Manager (director): must be a natural person (may be a non-resident and not a shareholder), appointed by participants’ resolution.
- Founders: individuals or legal entities from any jurisdiction.
- Registered seat and management address (recorded in the register).
- UBO registration: beneficial ownership filed/updated within the company record; access via the public portal.
What your Bulgarian company must file
- Statutory filings
- Annual financial statements to the Commercial Register.
- Annual Activity Report to NSI, or a no-activity declaration (if applicable).
- Updates to register data (manager/address/capital/shares) and UBO data.
- Taxes & returns
- CIT: annual tax return + reconciliation.
- VAT: monthly return + sales/purchase ledgers; VIES for intra-EU supplies.
- Intrastat (subject to thresholds).
- Employees: payroll/social returns to NRA.
- Accounting & primary docs
Double-entry bookkeeping under NAS/IFRS; accounting policy, stock-take; document retention. - Audit (if thresholds apply)
Statutory audit/review; sustainability (ESG) reporting where required. - Statistics & trade
NSI annual forms (as part of AAR). Intrastat for EU goods flows.
Not sure Bulgaria is the best fit?
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FAQ: Bulgaria Company Registration
Do I need a local director/resident?
What’s the minimum capital for OOD/EOOD?
Can I register fully online?
When do I need to register for VAT?
Still have questions about Bulgaria incorporation?
Free service presentation
Format:
online
Session duration:
30 minutes
Outcome:
a clear understanding of how to register and launch a business in Bulgaria tailored to your model.
Price: Free
How to get a presentation?
- Register using the form above.
- Complete a short questionnaire you’ll receive after registration. This helps us understand your business specifics and prepare the most relevant solutions. We guarantee full confidentiality and data protection in line with international security standards.
During the presentation:
- Practice: step-by-step about company registration and management, common mistakes and how to avoid them.
- Finance: cost structure, tax obligations, working with EU/international partners.
- Roadmap: a personal action plan, timelines, and requirements for launch.
Ready to take the first step?
Book a free consultation — we’ll show you all the options for your business.