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Company Formation Bulgaria
Bulgaria offers one of Europe’s lowest corporate tax rates at just 10%, making it a highly attractive destination for company formation. Setting up a Limited Liability Company (EOOD or OOD) requires minimal capital, and operating costs, including labour, remain low. With a strategic location bridging Europe and Asia, Bulgaria provides easy access to both markets while maintaining a pro-business environment that welcomes foreign investors.
Expert Company Formation Support
We guide you through setting up your business in Bulgaria — helping you choose the right legal structure, prepare the required documents, and ensure full compliance.
Timeframes
The registration process typically takes around 3–7 business days for straightforward cases with all documentation in order.
Ready for Business
From the initial consultation to full registration, we handle the key steps so your company is legally established and ready to operate in Bulgaria.
Quick Incorporation
Our main package provides you with a readymade Bulgarian company with a bank account and VAT Registration number. In addition to this, we have various add-on services for making operating your new business easier in Bulgaria, such as obtaining a registered address in Sofia
- Excellent tax regime
- Favourable tax treaties
- Economical business costs
- Direct access to Asia
- Low minimum-share capital for Limited Liability Companies
- Easy setup
Start a business in Bulgaria
Bulgaria offers one of the most attractive business environments in Europe — with a corporate tax rate of just 10%, minimal share-capital requirements (LLC from ~€1) and no residency requirement for directors or shareholders. You can establish a limited liability company (OOD/EOOD) or a joint-stock company (AD), all without needing to live in the country.
Bulgaria Incorporation
Ongoing Obligations
Bulgarian companies must maintain proper accounting records and file annual financial statements with the Commercial Register. Corporate tax returns are submitted yearly, and VAT registration is required for turnover exceeding BGN 100,000 (~€51,000). Companies must also keep a UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) register up to date and comply with local employment and social security obligations.
Capital Setup
An OOD can be established with a minimum share capital of just BGN 2 (approximately €1). Contributions can be made in cash or kind. This minimal capital requirement, along with straightforward registration, makes Bulgaria one of the easiest and most cost-effective jurisdictions in Europe to incorporate a business.
Business Structure Requirements
The most common business form is the OOD (Druzhestvo s Ogranichena Otgovornost / Limited Liability Company). It requires at least one shareholder and one director, both of whom can be foreign individuals or entities. There are no residency restrictions, and full foreign ownership is allowed.
Taxes
Corporate income tax is a flat 10%, one of the lowest in the EU. Dividends paid to EU or EEA companies are generally exempt from withholding tax, while others are taxed at 5%. Bulgaria has over 70 double-taxation treaties and offers incentives for investment in innovation, manufacturing, and high-unemployment regions.
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Company Formation in Bulgaria
Incorporation of company
Buy Now£2,910.00
/ Company Formation
Includes govt fees, EU VAT and EORI
- Preparation of all necessary documents in 2 languages
- Government fees
- Submission and registration in the Bulgarian Registry Agency / Trade Register
- EU VAT registration
- Certificate of a Good Legal Standing
- Company stamp
- EORI number registration (on demand)
Newly Registered Shelf Company
Ready made company
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/ Shelf company
Everything in Newly Registered Shelf Company
- Sale of shelf company
- Document handover
- Government fees
- EU VAT registration
- Certificate of Good standing
- Company stamp
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How it works
See our step by step process once you purchase this item.
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Answer some questions
We will send you some simple questions for you to fill in so that we can properly set up your new company in Bulgaria.
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Sit back and relax
Let us do the work to set up your Bulgarian company. This will include a really quick and easy identity check where you’ll need your ID or passport to hand.
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Reap the benefits!
Once your company has been formed, you can officially start doing business in Bulgaria!
Questions?
What types of companies can be formed in Bulgaria?
The most common types are:Limited Liability (called an EOOD for single-owners or OOD for multiple shareholders)Joint-stock (EAD for sole-owned and AD for multiple shareholders) Foreign companies can open up a branch or operate through a Bulgarian-incorporated subsidiary.
How many directors does a Bulgarian Limited Company (EOOD or OOD) require?
Only one. The director does not need to be a resident of Bulgaria.
How many board members does a Bulgarian joint-stock (EAD/AD) company have to have?
At least three. The shareholders can transfer stock to new shareholders via endorsements.
How much capital is required to start a Bulgarian company?
In Bulgaria, limited liability companies — known as EOOD (single-member) or OOD (multi-member) — require a minimum share capital of just 2 Bulgarian leva (around €1), making them highly accessible for entrepreneurs. For joint-stock companies (EAD or AD), the minimum share capital is BGN 50,000 (approximately €25,000). At least 25% of this amount must be paid before incorporation, with the remaining balance payable within two years of registration.
How much corporate tax is there in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria applies a flat corporate income tax rate of 10%, one of the lowest in the European Union. Non-resident companies are taxed only on income derived from Bulgarian sources. Bulgaria also maintains an extensive network of double taxation treaties with many countries, allowing businesses to avoid being taxed twice on the same income. The effective tax rate on your foreign-sourced earnings will depend on the specific provisions of the treaty between Bulgaria and your country of residence.