Business type guide · 2026

Bulgarian company for content creators and affiliates

Creator income arrives from a handful of platforms and a long tail of sponsors and affiliate networks. A Bulgarian EOOD collects all of it into one entity taxed at 10%, which is usually a large improvement on personal income tax in Western Europe.

Corporate tax: 10% flat
Dividends: 5% withholding
Setup: Remote, 3-7 business days

Why it fits content creators

Ad revenue, sponsorships, affiliate commissions and product sales all land in one company at the same 10% rate.
Production costs, equipment, travel and contractor editors are deductible against that base.
Sponsors prefer contracting with a company and paying against a VAT invoice.
5% on dividends when you take money out, versus 26-45% personal rates across most of the EU.

VAT

Sponsorship and advertising sold to EU businesses is reverse-charged. Platform ad revenue is usually treated as a supply to a non-EU or EU platform entity, so check which group company actually pays you. Digital products sold to EU consumers go through OSS.

Substance and residency

Creators are visible. If your content is filmed in a country you claim not to live in, the mismatch is easy to spot. Either move properly or accept that the home country will tax your personal income.

Paying yourself

Uneven income suits a modest contribution base with annual dividends. Keeping a buffer inside the company at 10% is often better than distributing everything in a good year.

What it costs

Formation from €890, accounting from about €90 a month.

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Mistakes content creators make

Signing platform tax forms with personal details after the company is set up, so the income is reported against you.
Ignoring US withholding on US-sourced platform revenue where a treaty form would reduce it.
Treating gifted product and free trips as if they had no value.

Frequently asked

Can platform revenue be paid to a company?

Yes. Most platforms support a business payee profile; you re-file the tax form under the company's details.

What about US withholding tax?

Bulgaria has a treaty with the US. Filing the correct form as a Bulgarian entity usually reduces withholding on US-sourced platform income.

Do I need to charge VAT to sponsors?

For EU business sponsors, no Bulgarian VAT: it is reverse-charged and reported in VIES. For non-EU sponsors it is outside the scope.

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