Company registration in Bulgaria
Company registration in Bulgaria from 150 EUR – fast procedure, short terms, remote access, low taxes, low costs.
Company registration (Limited Liability Company/ Sole Owned Limited Liability Company; LTD.) by an individual from the EU:
- A copy of the ID card of the person is required;
- Bilingual translation of the incorporation documents;
- Mandatory certification of certain documents in the Bulgarian embassy or by a local public notary.
Company registration (Limited Liability Company/ Sole Owned Limited Liability Company; LTD.) by an individual from outside the EU:
- A copy of the passport of the person is required;
- Bilingual translation of the incorporation documents;
- Mandatory certification of certain documents in the Bulgarian embassy or by a local public notary.
Company registration (Limited Liability Company/ Sole Owned Limited Liability Company; LTD.) by a foreign legal entity:
- Certificate of good standing/ extract from the register of the country where the entity is registered;
- A copy of the incorporation documents of the foreign legal entity (eg. Statutes, Articles of Association, Memorandum of Incorporation, etc.);
- A decision of the representatives of the legal entity to form a company in Bulgaria;
- Necessary placing of Apostille on the foreign documents;
- Translation and legalization in Bulgaria.
Registration of a Limited Liability Company/ Sole Owned Limited Liability Company (LTD.) – a minimum capital of 2 BGN (1 EUR), a mandatory address in Bulgaria, a unique company name.
Registration of a Joint-stock Company/ Sole Owned Joint-stock Company:
- Minimum capital 50 000 BGN (25 000 EUR);
- Registered shares or bearer shares;
- It is required at least 3 persons to participate in the governing body.
We provide an address in Bulgaria for the company (virtual office), a consultation for the choice of the business type (startup business plan), an option for remote (distant) company registration.
Registration of the company in 2 days term in the Commercial Register.
After registration (obtaining of UIC-company number) – opening a bank account (e-banking) and VAT registration.
We provide accounting and legal services for your company, a transfer of shares, a transfer of a commercial enterprise, etc.
Registration of а trade representation – a prerequisite for obtaining a Visa D and а residence permit.
We will assist you with starting your business in Bulgaria by:
- Preparation of the incorporation documents in a bilingual form – in Bulgarian and English languages (another language of your choice);
- Providing а legal address in Bulgaria;
- All necessary consultations and accompaniment to the bank and notary;
- Ordering a company stamp;
- Opening of current bank account;
- Submitting an application for VAT registration.
Our basic prices are as follows:
- Company registration by an individual – 150 EUR;
- Company address in Bulgaria – 90 EUR;
- Remote registration – 100 EUR;
- Remote bank account opening with e-banking – 150 EUR.
Our team is experienced in:
- Company registration - a Limited Liability Company, a Sole-owned LLC, a Joint-stock company, other types under Bulgarian and EU law;
- Changes of circumstances of companies – a transfer of shares, a transfer of a commercial enterprise, increase of the capital, etc.;
- Ready-made (Shelf) companies, nominee services;
- Commercial representations (Trade representative offices) and branches of foreign traders;
- European companies (Societas Europaea);
- Transfer of business from one country to another;
- Company formation in other jurisdictions and offshore zones;
- Survey of companies and Due Diligence;
- Registration of non-profit organizations (NGO) – associations and foundations;
- Bank account opening with online banking;
- Accounting services and consultations;
- Tax planning, representation and defense;
- Immigration services – residence permits and citizenship;
- Legal services and consultations;
- Intellectual property protection, general terms and conditions, trademarks registration;
- Creative and web design, SEO services.
Major advantages:
- Bulgaria is a member of the European Union, NATO and WTO;
- Macroeconomic and financial stability:
- real GDP growth;
- decreasing inflation;
- decreasing unemployment rate;
- the stability of the currency is supported by the currency board, pegging the Bulgarian lev to the euro at the level of 1.96;
- Bulgaria has one of the lowest government debts in the European Union and one of the lowest budget deficits;
- investment grade credit rating from the major rating agencies;
- Bulgaria has the most favourable tax regime in Europe:
- Corporate income tax rate is 10%, the lowest in the EU. Personal income tax is 10 %, flat rate. Industries in high-unemployment areas are granted 0% tax rate;
- There is a 2-year VAT exemption for imports of equipment for investment projects over €5 million, creating at least 50 jobs;
- Depreciation time for computers and new manufacturing equipment is 2 years;
- 5% withholding tax on dividends and liquidation quotas (0% for EU tax residents);
- Bulgaria has one of the most competitive costs of labor in Central and Eastern Europe;
- Favorable office rents and low cost of utilities. Bulgarian cost of electricity for industrial users is 70% of the European average;
- Strategic geographical location which provides direct access to key markets – Europe, CIS, Turkey, Middle East, North Africa.