Form a Company in Bulgaria

10% corporate tax — one of the most tax-friendly company structures in the EU

Tax advantages do not happen by chance — they come from the right company structure.

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Form a company in Bulgaria

One of the most tax-friendly options in Europe

Bulgaria is one of the most attractive jurisdictions for entrepreneurs who want to form a lean, tax-friendly and legally secure company within the European Union.

As an EU citizen, you can set up a Bulgarian limited liability company (EOOD/OOD) without major effort — if desired, fully remotely by power of attorney. The capital contribution is a symbolic €2, and the company is legally recognized across the EU, flexible for business use and fully compatible with the EU single market.

The key facts at a glance:

Only 10% corporate tax on company profits
5% dividend tax for EU/EEA shareholders
No trade tax
No chamber obligation or compulsory memberships
EU VAT ID possible, including intra-community trade
No mandatory director salary in an inactive role
Formation fully online possible — without being physically present

As part of the formation process, a corporate bank account is also opened. The formation package includes all necessary steps for a complete and ready-to-use start.

Price: 1999 EUR

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Detoxhelden handles the strategic structuring and preparatory services. Implementation takes place in cooperation with external partners. Decisions by authorities, banks or other third parties are outside our sphere of influence.

Description

Form a limited liability company (OOD/EOOD) — fast, efficient and legally secure

As an EU citizen, you can form a limited liability company (OOD/EOOD) in Bulgaria without major effort — fast, efficient and legally secure. Financial proof or local presence requirements are not required, and the entire process can even be handled fully remotely by power of attorney if desired.

On site, you are supported by German-speaking contacts who explain the entire process clearly and personally guide you through every phase.

As part of the formation process, a corporate bank account is also opened for you, either with a traditional Bulgarian bank or — depending on the business model — with a modern digital alternative. If desired, VAT registration is also included directly, so your company is fully operational and ready for EU-wide business use from day one.

We personally and reliably guide you through the entire formation process — from preparing the documents to commercial register entry, bank account opening and VAT registration, through to tax support afterwards.

Whether for your location-independent business, for tax optimization or as a strategic EU location:

With us, you form your company in Bulgaria — simple, efficient and legally secure.

Details at a glance

Taxes in Bulgaria — minimal & clearly regulated

Corporate tax: 10% flat rate on profits
Dividend tax: 5% on distributions to EU/EEA residents, 10% for non-EU recipients without a double tax treaty
VAT: 20% standard rate, with EU-wide input VAT deduction
No trade tax — unlike in many other EU countries

Salaries & director compensation — flexible rules

Directors do not have to pay themselves a salary as long as they do not perform operational activity within the Bulgarian social security system
If a salary is paid, approx. 32–33% social security contributions apply — based on the chosen gross salary, but at least on the statutory minimum amount
No obligation to take minimum withdrawals or distribute dividends

Managing the company — digital & straightforward

Accounting can be handled fully online
EU-compliant accounting, IFRS optional
EU VAT ID possible, ideal for intra-community trade

The process — step by step to your company in Bulgaria

1. Initial consultation & guidance — Together, we clarify your goals, the suitable company form, usually EOOD for individuals, and whether you want to form the company on site or by power of attorney. You receive all information on taxes, structure and the legal framework — in German, clearly explained and practical.
2. Document preparation — You receive from us a checklist with all required documents. We prepare all formation documents in Bulgarian and handle translations and notarizations. You do not have to prepare anything else — we handle the entire bureaucracy for you.
3. Formation & commercial register entry — The company is officially registered with the Bulgarian Commercial Register. This can be done either personally on site or fully remotely by power of attorney. Registration usually takes 3–5 working days.
4. Bank account opening — In parallel or immediately after registration, we open a corporate bank account with a local or digital bank for you. This makes your company directly payment-ready and operational.
5. VAT registration — If desired, we carry out VAT registration immediately afterwards. Your company receives a valid EU VAT ID — ideal for trade, services and intra-community business.
4. Personal support on site — If you choose formation in Sofia, you are accompanied on site by German-speaking contacts. No language barriers, no uncertainty.

The requirements — What you need

Company formation in Bulgaria is straightforward for EU citizens. You only need a few requirements:

✅ Valid passport or identity card — An EU identity document is sufficient. It is needed for identification and for preparing the formation documents.
✅ Business address — You need an official Bulgarian business address. You can rent this through us via a legally recognized office service — no physical stay required.
✅ Power of attorney, only for remote formation — If you do not travel personally, we prepare a power of attorney that you sign at a notary in your home country. We handle the translation.
✅ Company name & activity description — You choose a company name and briefly describe what your business activity will be. We check availability and handle the registration.
✅ Share capital, symbolic — The legally required share capital is only €2. No real capital contribution is required.
✅ Optional: VAT registration — If you operate intra-community business or provide services in the EU, we recommend immediate VAT registration — which we handle directly for you.

Our service — Personal, efficient & professional

With us by your side, forming your company in Bulgaria is simple, secure and legally clean. This is included:

✅ 1:1 consultation, 60 minutes with our Bulgaria expert — we clarify your goals, structure and tax questions in advance
✅ On-site support in Bansko from our German-speaking team — whether notary, bank or authority: you are well supported at every step
✅ Preparation of all formation documents — complete, legally secure and multilingual, Bulgarian/German
✅ Registration of your company in the Commercial Register — EOOD, single shareholder, or OOD, multiple shareholders
✅ VAT registration, EU VAT ID — handled directly if desired
✅ Tax registration — including issuance of the tax number and official certificate
✅ Opening of a business account — with a local or digital bank, depending on your business model
✅ Provision of a business address — as a legally recognized company seat, also known as a virtual office
✅ All forms & applications — correctly prepared and fully completed
✅ Clear step-by-step guidance — so you always keep the overview

Processing time on site: approx. 3–5 working days, possibly faster when forming by power of attorney

Who a company in Bulgaria is especially suitable for

For emigrants

Anyone settling in Bulgaria gains a solid basis for entrepreneurial activity through their own company and benefits from clear structures and a low tax burden.

For digital nomads & international entrepreneurs

For location-independent entrepreneurs, the Bulgarian limited liability company offers an efficient EU setup — with 10% corporate tax, a flexible structure and simple remote management. Ideal for e-commerce, agencies, consulting or digital services.

Vehicle registration through the company

A Bulgarian company can also act as the legal owner of a vehicle — an especially attractive option for digital nomads who do not have a permanent country of residence, but need an EU-registered vehicle. Insurance, registration and technical inspection, similar to roadworthiness testing, are straightforward and cost-effective to organize.

Start now — and form your company in Bulgaria

We reliably guide you through the entire process — without paperwork, without bureaucratic hassle.

You lean back — we take care of the rest.

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Take the first step into a flexible, tax-optimized business — and become part of one of Europe’s most attractive company locations.

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