What the service includes
- ✓Consultation on legal form, capital, registered address and business activity
- ✓Articles of association / partnership agreement, minutes and resolutions
- ✓Declarations under Art. 13(4) and (5) of the Commercial Register and Register of Non-Profit Legal Entities Act, Art. 141 and Art. 142 of the Commerce Act (see the templates for the declaration under Art. 13(4) and the manager's declaration under Art. 141(8))
- ✓Consent and specimen signature of the director (notarised)
- ✓Opening the capital account (you deposit the capital)
- ✓Filing of application A4 with a qualified e-signature and tracking of the case
- ✓Notification on entry, UIC (EIK) issuance and preparation to start operating
How much company formation costs
The price is €280 total and does not depend on the city or the number of shareholders. It includes the state fee to the Commercial Register (€28 for electronic filing), notarisation of the specimen signature by a notary in Bulgaria, and the bank fee for the capital account. We do not add "administrative" or "express" mark-ups.
| Component | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Document preparation and filing | €226–236 | firm's fee: the remainder up to €280 after the fees |
| State fee to the Registry Agency | €28 | included in the price, electronic filing |
| Notarisation of signature (in Bulgaria) | ~€6 | included in the price |
| Capital account | ~€10–20 | per bank tariff; included |
| Total | €280 | fees in Bulgaria (€44–54) are included; a notary or consulate abroad, the apostille and any translation are paid by the client |
How the registration works
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Request and consultation (day 0)
You send us the company details via the form or by email. We confirm the legal form, capital and tax regime. You receive a written quote with the final amount.
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Documents (day 0)
We prepare the signing package. The director's specimen signature is notarised; the other documents you sign with a QES, or we sign them under a notarised power of attorney.
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Capital account and filing (day 1)
You deposit the capital into the capital account. We file application A4 and all annexes with the Commercial Register.
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Entry and UIC (day 1–2)
The Register usually rules within one business day. You receive the UIC and certificate; on request we take over the bookkeeping immediately. If you will work in the company as its owner and manager, you usually pay your own social security as a self-insured person and must file declaration form OKd-5 with the NRA within 7 days of the entry; we file it for you.
What documents and details are needed
- ✓ID / passport of the owner(s), shareholders and director
- ✓Three name options (we check which are available)
- ✓Registered address and correspondence address with the NRA
- ✓Business activity and share capital amount (minimum €1)
- ✓Management arrangement if there is more than one director
- ✓The forms you'll sign are in Document templates, including the EOOD articles of association and the manager's consent and specimen signature; unfamiliar terms (QES, UIC, capital account) — in the Glossary
Company registration in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and across Bulgaria
The Commercial Register is a single nationwide register that accepts applications electronically — so it makes no difference which city the company's registered address is in. We register companies with a registered address in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Ruse, Stara Zagora, Pleven or anywhere else in Bulgaria at the same price and within the same timeline. One notary visit is needed even with a QES: the director's consent and specimen signature must be notarised, at a notary in your city or abroad with an apostille. Everything else is done remotely.
EOOD or OOD?
An EOOD is a company with a single owner; an OOD has two or more shareholders. The procedure, timeline and price are the same. The differences lie in how shares are split, how decisions are taken and how shares are transferred. Full comparison with a sole trader and joint-stock company: EOOD, OOD, sole trader or JSC →
Some founders consider buying an existing company instead of registering a new one. That takes a share transfer and careful due diligence, because the buyer takes on the company's whole history; we explain the checks in buying a shelf company in Bulgaria.
Frequently asked questions
How long does company registration take?
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With electronic filing, the Commercial Register usually rules within 1–2 business days. The timeline depends on the Registry Agency's workload and is not affected by the firm handling the filing.
Do I need a qualified electronic signature?
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It's not mandatory. The director's specimen signature is notarised in either case; without a QES you also sign a power of attorney at the same notary visit, and we file the application on your behalf. The timeline is the same.
What is the minimum share capital?
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The minimum share capital for an EOOD or OOD is €1. In practice we recommend a higher capital if the company will apply for a loan or work with public sector clients.
Can I register a company if I live abroad?
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Yes. Documents can be certified at a Bulgarian consulate or by a local notary with an apostille, so you never need to travel to Bulgaria. The foreign notary or consulate fee, the apostille and any translation are paid by you; a notary in Bulgaria is included in the €280.
When do I need to register for VAT?
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Mandatory once taxable turnover exceeds €51,130 for the calendar year, within 7 days of exceeding the threshold. Voluntary registration is possible from incorporation.
Sources
Commerce Act; Commercial Register and Register of Non-Profit Legal Entities Act; Tariff of State Fees Collected by the Registry Agency; Accountancy Act. Verified on 3 September 2026.
Important
Bulsmetka is a private accounting firm, not a government body. Information is general and does not replace individual advice. For company registration, state fees are included in the price.