Company formation in Bulgaria
Company formation in Bulgaria
SDELKA helps local and international founders evaluate the right company structure, coordinate the formation process, and connect incorporation with VAT, banking, and recurring accounting support.
Best for
For founders who want a practical setup path, not a fragmented process
We are most useful when company formation in Bulgaria also needs a clear handoff into banking, VAT assessment, deadlines, and recurring accounting after registration.
What is included
Company formation is most useful when it also covers the first steps after incorporation
This page covers the practical steps around company formation in Bulgaria, the choice between eOOD and OOD, and the first actions after incorporation.
Structure and decision
Choosing the right company form
We help you assess when an eOOD or OOD is the most practical choice and what that means for the manager, shareholders, and the next steps.
- Practical comparison between eOOD and OOD
- Clearer view of manager and shareholder roles
- Avoiding unnecessary structural complexity at the start
- Focus on the real operating logic of the business
Incorporation
Coordinating registration and documentation
We organize the practical steps around registration, required documents, and what usually needs to happen to move toward a real operating start.
- Preparation and coordination of the key documents
- Clearer view of process and timing
- Guidance on who usually needs to be present
- Less confusion between separate administrative steps
After registration
Transition into banking, VAT, and accounting
The most common gap is treating formation as separate from the obligations that come immediately after it. We connect the incorporation step to the real business start.
- Guidance on banking and the first admin steps
- Assessment of when VAT may become relevant
- Handoff into recurring accounting support
- A clearer early-stage operating rhythm
How we work
First we clarify the structure, then we coordinate the formation
We clarify what you are building
We review who will own and manage the company, what activity is planned, and which follow-on administrative steps are likely to matter.
We organize the incorporation work
We align the documents, roles, and practical order of actions so there is less friction between the plan and the actual registration process.
We connect the start to recurring support
After registration, we map how the company moves into banking, VAT assessment, and a steadier accounting rhythm without unnecessary chaos.
Quick reference points
The headline figures founders most often want at the start
These guideposts are useful for a first conversation about company formation, entity type, taxes, and the first admin steps in Bulgaria.
- Flat 10% corporate and income tax
- 5% dividend tax
- eOOD and OOD are the most common early-stage forms
- BGN fixed to the euro at 1 EUR = 1.95583 BGN
- Online banking and remote coordination are widely used
Entity comparison
Which company type is most often relevant at the start?
| Feature | eOOD | OOD | AD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum capital | EUR 1 | EUR 1 | EUR 25,565 |
| Minimum shareholders | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Minimum directors | 1 person | 1 person | 3 persons |
| Typical incorporation cost | ~EUR 1,023 | ~EUR 1,023 | On request |
Exact requirements and costs depend on the structure, shareholder profile, activity, and the support scope needed.
Common questions
What founders usually want to clarify before company formation in Bulgaria
Which company type do international founders choose most often?
Most often that is an eOOD or OOD because both allow a practical early-stage setup and a relatively clear management structure for small and medium businesses.
Who usually needs to travel during setup?
Most often the company manager needs to visit Bulgaria at least once for specific signing steps, while shareholders can often participate remotely depending on the case.
Do you connect formation with VAT and accounting after incorporation?
Yes. That is one of the most practical parts of the service because the company does not get left alone after registration.
Are you suitable if we are still deciding between a few setup options?
Yes. The first conversation often exists precisely to clarify which structure and starting model make the most sense.
Need a clearer next move for the setup?
Tell us what you are building and we will outline the most practical structure and next steps.
Looking for a more practical company formation process in Bulgaria?
Talk to SDELKA if you want incorporation, the first admin steps, and the move into accounting to be handled as one coordinated process.