FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to come to Bulgaria?▾
No. About 95% of clients open their company fully remote, using a Power of Attorney signed at a Bulgarian embassy or with a notary plus apostille.
How much share capital do I need?▾
Just 2 BGN (around €1) for an OOD or EOOD - one of the lowest in the world.
How long does it take?▾
Usually 3 to 7 business days after we receive your signed documents.
What is the corporate tax?▾
A flat 10% on profits - the lowest in the EU - plus 5% tax on dividends when you pay yourself.
I live in the Netherlands / Germany / France. Can I really open a Bulgarian company without moving?▾
Yes. EU residents can own a Bulgarian OOD without relocating. Your personal tax residency stays where you live; the company itself is taxed in Bulgaria at 10%. We'll flag any CFC or substance points your home-country accountant should review before you start.
Will my home country tax authority treat the Bulgarian company as a 'letter-box'?▾
Only if you treat it that way. Dutch, German, and French CFC rules look at real activity - a registered office, a bank account, contracts signed in Bulgaria, and ideally one local director or a part-time employee. We help you build a defensible substance position from day one.
I already have a GmbH / BV / SARL. Can I move it to Bulgaria?▾
You can't physically move the entity, but you can either (1) open a Bulgarian OOD and slowly migrate operations and contracts to it, or (2) restructure with the Bulgarian OOD as the parent. Both are common; we coordinate with your home-country tax advisor on exit-tax (Wegzugsbesteuerung in DE, conserveringsaanslag in NL) implications before you commit.
How does VAT work if I sell to customers in my home country?▾
Inside the EU, B2B sales use the reverse-charge mechanism (0% VAT, your customer self-accounts). B2C above the €10,000 EU-wide threshold uses OSS - we register you and file the quarterly returns from Bulgaria, so you don't need a VAT number in each country.
What about social security and the 'tax residency' trigger?▾
If you live in NL/DE/FR/BE and pay yourself a salary, social contributions usually stay in your country of residence under EU rules (A1 certificate). Dividends from your Bulgarian OOD are typically taxed where you live - but at a much lower starting rate because corporate tax already took 10% instead of 25-32%.
Can you help with VAT?▾
Yes. VAT is included in the Complete Setup and Ongoing packages, and available as an add-on to Essentials.
Can you open a bank account for me?▾
We prepare every document and introduce you to the bank. Bulgarian banks require the director to verify identity in person or by video call.
Who is this for?▾
EU freelancers, online founders, small agencies, investors opening a subsidiary, and non-EU founders who want a trusted EU base.