Bulgaria: company formation
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Updated on 3 November 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
OOD in Bulgaria — company, registered office, banking file and annual upkeep, run by us, with a local correspondent where we have one.
Who this jurisdiction suits
- 10 % flat, the lowest in the European Union.
- Dividends taxed at 5 %, making profit extraction inexpensive.
- Residence accessible to EU nationals.
What it does not solve
- To benefit fully from the rate, management must be exercised from Bulgaria.
- Uneven banking service quality between institutions.
Conditions to meet
Usual capital, no legal source cited: to be checked
Usual time, from our files; to be checked.
Good. Standard EU banking, little friction on European B2B flows.
Registered office mandatory, included. To benefit fully from the rate, management must be exercised from Bulgaria.
Our assessment for Bulgaria; to be checked.
Office in Sofia, on quotation.
Our offer in Bulgaria, internal catalogue.
Registration in Bulgaria: Commercial Register of the Registry Agency. Source: registryagency.bg (to be checked)
Services and prices
Starting prices excluding tax, government fees included.
See the other 9 services in this jurisdiction
Firm price after the call: several shareholders, indirect ownership or a regulated activity change it.
Bulgaria: what is specific to it
- The EOOD (single-member limited company) is formed with a minimum capital of 2 leva; the online commercial register is kept by the Registry Agency. Source: registryagency.bg (to be checked)
- A 5% withholding tax applies to dividends paid out. Source: minfin.bg (to be checked)
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Bulgaria compared with United Kingdom and Switzerland
| Bulgaria | United Kingdom | Switzerland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | OOD | Ltd | Sàrl · SA |
| Corporate taxation | 10 % flat rate · 5 % on dividends | 19 to 25 % depending on profit | 11.9 to 21 % all taxes combined, by canton |
| Share capital | €1 | £1 | CHF 20,000 |
| Incorporation time | 3–5 weeks | 2–3 days | 4–8 weeks |
| Banking access | Accessible | Demanding | Accessible |
| Substance requirement | The address is enough | The address is enough | Real presence required |
| Our services | from 3,290 € | from 1,490 € | from 6,090 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for United Kingdom → · The page for Switzerland →
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Our guides on this subject
Registered office and premises in Bulgaria
From 1,476 €. Registered office service →
How it runs
- Scoping and identity verification
- Drafting the articles
- Signature and capital deposit
- Registration
- Account opening and start-up
For Bulgaria, the register is kept by Commercial Register of the Registry Agency and the usual time is 3–5 weeks.
Steps as recorded on 21 September 2026.
Group: European company · Our fees → · What we do for you →
Company formation in Bulgaria: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Bulgaria?
Company formation in Bulgaria starts at 3,290 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Bulgaria?
About 3–5 weeks once the file is complete (usual time from our files; to be checked).
Where is a company registered in Bulgaria?
With the Commercial Register of the Registry Agency (source: registryagency.bg).
What is the corporate tax rate in Bulgaria?
10 % flat rate · 5 % on dividends (data as of 21 September 2026; source: minfin.bg). Not tax advice.
What share capital is usual in Bulgaria?
€1: usual capital, not a legal minimum; to be checked.
Why set up a company in Bulgaria?
10 % flat, the lowest in the European Union. Dividends taxed at 5 %, making profit extraction inexpensive. Residence accessible to EU nationals.
What are the drawbacks of a company in Bulgaria?
To benefit fully from the rate, management must be exercised from Bulgaria. Uneven banking service quality between institutions.
Bulgaria or United Kingdom or Switzerland: where do our services start?
from 3,290 € in Bulgaria; from 1,490 € in the United Kingdom; from 6,090 € in Switzerland, excluding tax.
Bulgaria or United Kingdom or Switzerland: how does corporate tax compare?
Bulgaria, 10 % flat rate · 5 % on dividends; United Kingdom, 19 to 25 % depending on profit; Switzerland, 11.9 to 21 % all taxes combined, by canton; to be checked.
Bulgaria or United Kingdom or Switzerland: which is faster to register?
Bulgaria in 3–5 weeks; United Kingdom in 2–3 days; Switzerland in 4–8 weeks, usual times.
Where these figures come from
Recorded on 21 September 2026; to be checked; banking and substance: our assessment. How we source these figures →