Set up your company in Bulgaria remotely — with no capital deposit
The offer for online entrepreneurs who want to work from anywhere, and pay one of the lowest overall tax burdens in the European Union.
Set up your company in Bulgaria, 100% remotely, from €890,
and enjoy the best of the EU:
100%Legal & in the European Union
10%Corporate income tax
0–5%Tax on dividends
0€Annual local business tax
0%*On the sale of the business
0€Share capital required
* 0% in Bulgaria for a non-resident seller — the capital gain remains taxable in your country of residence. Details
*On the sale of the business: 0% applies in Bulgaria for a non-resident seller, where the tax treaty allocates the gain to your country of residence — 0% in Bulgaria is not 0% overall, as the gain is then taxable where you reside. Under Bulgarian domestic law, the sale of non-listed shares is taxed at 10% on the gain (see the 3-case treatment below).
Fenchell Capital · they trust us
Since 2018nearly 1,000 companiesformedRegistered in BulgariaAmazon EU Agency Partner250+ reviews★★★★★
The solution that ticks every box for your online business
Frequently asked questions — Eurotrade Bulgarian company formation for e-commerce sellers, freelancers, traders and investors residing in the UK, US, Ireland, Canada, Australia, France, Belgium or Switzerland
Can I own a Bulgarian company and live abroad?
Yes
Yes. You can own and run your Bulgarian company (EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK) while residing in the UK, US, Ireland, Canada, Australia, France, Belgium, Switzerland — or any other country. Management is conducted 100% remotely via Qualified Electronic Signature (QES), online bank accounts, notarised powers of attorney and local support from Fenchell. No Bulgarian residency is required for the manager. Freedom of establishment is guaranteed by EU Directive 2017/1132.
Variants: Bulgarian company managed remotely? Bulgarian company and foreign residency compatible? Can you run an EOOD/DPK from the UK, US, Canada, Australia, France, Belgium, Switzerland? Bulgaria company without local residency.
No tax risk? Is it legal?
Yes
Yes, it is fully legal. Bulgaria has been an EU Member State since 2007, applies every EU directive (DAC6, ATAD, CRS, AMLD), and its 10% corporate tax rate has been in force without interruption since 2007 across every successive government. To secure your structure against the UK, US, Canadian, French, Belgian or Swiss tax authorities, you must comply with economic substance rules: physical office in Bulgaria (29 €/month with Fenchell), mandatory declaration of your Bulgarian bank account to your local tax authority, and proof of genuine activity (invoices, contracts, travel records). Following these rules, the risk of tax recharacterisation is greatly reduced.
Variants: Bulgarian company and home tax authority — risk? Legality of a Bulgarian company for non-residents? Permanent establishment Bulgarian company. Economic substance Bulgarian company. Tax audit Bulgarian company.
Can I sell my products and services on every platform?
Yes
Yes, on every European and international marketplace and platform without restriction. Amazon (all EU countries), Temu, Cdiscount, Octopia, eBay, Etsy, Allegro, Kaufland, Shopify, WooCommerce for products. Fiverr, Upwork, Malt, Toptal, Contra, Freelancer for services. Fenchell is an Amazon Marketplace EU Agency Partner (with a dedicated Key Account Manager), official partner of Temu and Octopia-Cdiscount — direct contacts with onboarding managers. Stripe, PayPal, Airwallex, Klarna and Wise are 100% compatible. The Bulgarian intra-EU VAT number is obtained in 3 working days on average, a prerequisite for EU marketplace access.
Variants: Selling on Amazon with a Bulgarian company? Bulgarian company Shopify Stripe PayPal compatible? EU marketplaces and Bulgarian entity. Freelancing Fiverr Upwork Malt with a Bulgarian company.
Can I pay myself from abroad through the Bulgarian company?
Yes
Yes. You pay yourself remotely to any IBAN worldwide via 4 channels. (1) Salaries: social contributions capped at around 2,100 € monthly base, or 0% if you already contribute elsewhere in the EU (EC Regulation 883/2004 on social security coordination). (2) Dividends: 5% withholding tax in Bulgaria when paid to an individual, reduced under bilateral tax treaty; 0% on dividends paid to a parent company that is tax-resident in the EU/EEA, with no minimum shareholding or holding period (Bulgarian exemption, Art. 194(3)(3) CITA / чл. 194, ал. 3, т. 3 ЗКПО). (3) IP royalties. (4) Inter-company recharging under the OECD arm's length principle.
Variants: How to pay yourself remotely from a Bulgarian company? Salaries dividends Bulgarian company. IBAN transfer Bulgarian company. Tax treaty Bulgaria UK US Canada Australia France Belgium Switzerland.
If I understand correctly, Bulgaria has among the lowest taxes in the EU?
Yes
Yes, that's right. Bulgaria offers among the lowest corporate taxation in the European Union: 10% corporate income tax, dividends from 0%, share disposals at 0% in Bulgaria for a non-resident seller by tax treaty (10% under domestic law on non-listed shares; the gain is taxable in your country of residence — a full 0% only for listed securities on an EU/EEA regulated market or a seller resident in a state that does not tax capital gains; each treaty to be checked individually), no annual business tax, 0 € minimum share capital. The 10% corporate tax rate has been in force without interruption since 2007 across every successive government. Bulgaria joined the eurozone in January 2026 (zero FX fees, zero FX risk for EU transactions). Detailed comparison Bulgaria vs other EU countries available here.
Variants: Bulgaria 10% corporate tax rate. Most attractive EU taxation. EU tax comparison Bulgaria. 0% dividends. Share disposals 0% in Bulgaria for a non-resident seller by treaty, 10% domestic on non-listed shares, gain taxable in your country of residence.
Will the accountant handle all the accounting for me automatically?
Yes
Yes, in full. Your Bulgarian company's accounting is fully automated and connected to your platforms. Automatic invoice fetching from Stripe, PayPal, Amazon, Shopify, WooCommerce, Airwallex, Wise, Revolut Business — every Fenchell platform. Intra-EU VAT returns, payroll, monthly reporting and annual statements handled by our partner accounting firm in Plovdiv. Pricing among the lowest in Europe: 50 €/month for a company with no activity (no invoices), from 179 €/month once it has activity (freelance or e-commerce). Meet the team supporting you.
Variants: Automated Bulgarian company accounting? Plovdiv accounting firm. Intra-EU VAT Bulgaria. Freelance e-commerce accounting Bulgaria.
Can I open my Bulgarian company remotely without travelling to Bulgaria?
Yes
Yes, 100%. Forming a Bulgarian company (EDPK or DPK in particular) is conducted entirely remotely, without ever setting foot in Bulgaria. Two options: (1) by apostille — documents signed, legalised and apostilled from your country of residence; (2) via a Bulgarian embassy or consulate in your country. Fenchell delivers a fully operational company in around 2 weeks: drafting the articles of association, filing with the Bulgarian Commercial Register (EIK obtained in 5 working days), obtaining the EIK number (Bulgarian company number), VAT registration, Qualified Electronic Signature (QES); the complete journey runs ~21 days including signatures, document legalisation and shipping of the originals (variable by country). Details of the formation process.
Variants: Form Bulgarian company remotely from UK US Canada Australia France Belgium Switzerland. EDPK DPK 100% online formation. Bulgarian company apostille. Bulgarian embassy formation procedure.
Fenchell in a few lines
Plovdiv-based, Fenchell Capital has supported, since 2018, e‑commerce entrepreneurs, freelancers and investors worldwide who want to establish their business in Bulgaria — one of the most competitive jurisdictions in the European Union — without ever travelling there.
A firm registered in BulgariaFenchell Capital, registered in Bulgaria (EIK 207945095), in relation with the InvestBulgaria Agency (IBA) on initiatives contributing to the country's economic growth.
Among the pioneers since 2018One of the pioneer firms in marketplace compliance and Bulgarian company formation.
nearly 1,000 companies formedEOOD / OOD / EDPK / DPK / LLC — 100% remote, with no travel required.
Amazon Marketplace EU Agency PartnerAmazon Marketplace EU Agency Partner with a dedicated KAM. Also official Temu & Octopia — Cdiscount partner. Verifiable member of Amazon's Seller Partner Network (SPN) — Amazon SPN profile.
The Fenchell team — verifiable member of Amazon's Seller Partner Network (SPN). Amazon SPN profile.
Verified customer reviews
What Eurotrade brings — line by line:
Without Eurotrade vs With Eurotrade
All the procedures listed below normally require your physical presence in Bulgaria.
Eurotrade takes them all on your behalf — you stay home, we handle everything on site.
★ One of the few services in the market offering this end-to-end coverage
Comparison of the 18 services included in Fenchell's Eurotrade Bulgaria pack vs what other providers (Without Eurotrade) do not offer: remote management, tax compliance, accounting, banking, administrative support.
Bulgarian procedure
WITHOUT EUROTRADE
WITH EUROTRADE
Company formation
Remote share capital deposit (in the case of an OOD)
No
Yes
Obtaining the FID — personal tax identification number, mandatory for accounting
No
Yes
Obtaining the QES key — qualified electronic signature, mandatory for accounting
No
Yes
Person of Contact registration — Bulgarian legal obligation
No
Yes
Obtaining the registration certificate stamped by the Bulgarian Commercial Register (EIK)
No
Yes
Representation & administrative procedures
Local agent mandate in Bulgaria for all your procedures (visits, service sign-ups / cancellations, etc.)
No
Yes
Representation at the Bulgarian tax authority (in-person visits)
No
Yes
Customs representation for releasing parcels
No
Yes
Change notifications to the Bulgarian Commercial Register (articles, director, address, etc.)
No
Yes
Remote share transfer
No
Yes
Registered address & mail management
Office lease subscription + registered address in Plovdiv
No
Yes
Mail collection and forwarding to any country
No
Yes
Bank card collection and forwarding to any country
No
Yes
Secure physical archiving of the company's documents in Plovdiv — dedicated binder per client, secure metal cabinet, 10-year retention (Bulgarian legal obligation)
No
Yes
Telephony & connectivity
Issuance of a Bulgarian business mobile line
No
Yes
Call forwarding to any number worldwide
No
Yes
Web SMS interface — view your messages in real time from any device
No
Yes
Business network configuration (Bulgarian local IP) for remote management
Your Bulgarian company, formed and run 100% remotely without ever travelling to Bulgaria.
★★★★★
I set up my DPK company in 21 days without leaving Paris. My registration certificate, my FID, my QES key — I had them in 3 weeks, really fast. Wise and Airwallex took 3 and 7 days to verify me. Today I sell on Amazon FR and DE, Temu and Cdiscount, and all KYC checks went through very smoothly. Fenchell delivered, they do what they promise and their partners are all very professional and very pleasant.
Maxime S.France · DPK e-commerce (Amazon FR/DE, Temu, Cdiscount) · client since March 2025
Four forms are possible (EOOD, OOD, DPK, EDPK). For a
100% remote launch, the DPK/EDPK is our default recommendation.
Comparison of the Bulgarian legal forms EOOD/OOD (fixed capital company) and DPK/EDPK (variable capital company) across five criteria: prior bank capital deposit, upfront banking step, remote registration, minimum capital and ideal profile.
Criterion
EOOD / OOD
DPK / EDPK RECOMMENDED
Capital deposit into a Bulgarian bank account before registration
Yes (prior step)
No
Upfront banking step (open the account first)
Required
None
100% remote registration
Conditional on opening the account
Yes, unconditional
Minimum capital
~€1 (fixed)
€0 (variable capital)
Ideal for
established structures / specific needs
fast launch, online entrepreneurs
You open your bank accounts afterwards, on your own — or with our consulting support to build the application file (you remain the applicant).
What this means: political and macroeconomic consistency, essential for planning long-term investments without nasty surprises.
Frugality
"Among the lowest overall tax burdens in the EU: 10% on profits, 0 to 5% on dividends."
What this means: the heart of Bulgaria's appeal, offering one of the lowest and most favourable tax frameworks in the entire European Union.
Connectivity
"A strategic hub at the gates of Asia — direct border with Türkiye."
What this means: a key geographic position that serves as a commercial and logistical bridge between Europe and Asian markets.
Accessibility
"Company set up 100% remotely, with no capital to deposit."
What this means: very smooth administrative procedures and a near-zero barrier to entry for entrepreneurs anywhere in the world.
Profitability
"10% profits + one of the cheapest energy markets in the EU."
What this means: operating costs kept to the strict minimum, letting you maximise margins. On a future resale, a non-resident seller is generally taxed on the gain in their country of residence, not in Bulgaria (each tax treaty to be checked individually).
Credibility
"Member of the EU, of Schengen and of the eurozone."
What this means: full compliance with European standards, providing immediate international credibility and facilitating the free movement of goods and capital.
Beyond the figures — Bulgaria day-to-day:
Your company connects to all your platforms: Banks, marketplaces, platforms, payment processors, brokers, etc.
The 19 professional platforms accessible with a Fenchell Eurotrade Bulgarian company
A Bulgarian company (EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK) formed by Fenchell unlocks immediate access to the main European and international platforms for e-commerce, payments, freelance, trading and online advertising. The Bulgarian company is a fully-fledged European entity (EU member since 2007, eurozone since January 2026), removing the frictions faced by non-EU structures (US LLC, Dubai freezone, Hong Kong company).
E-commerce and marketplaces (6 platforms)
Amazon — Global e-commerce marketplace. Fenchell is an Amazon Marketplace EU Agency Partner, with a dedicated Key Account Manager. Accelerated seller account opening, KYC verification and migrations.
Temu — International e-commerce marketplace (PDD Holdings group). Fenchell is an official Temu partner.
eBay — International e-commerce marketplace (C2C and B2C).
Cdiscount Octopia — French e-commerce marketplace. Fenchell is an official Octopia partner.
Shopify — SaaS platform for building and running an e-commerce store (Canada).
Allegro — Polish e-commerce marketplace, leader in Central and Eastern Europe.
Payments and digital banking (5 platforms)
Stripe — Online payment processor for businesses and e-commerce merchants.
PayPal — Payment processor and e-wallet for business accounts.
Klarna — Buy Now Pay Later instalment payment solution.
Wise — Multi-currency digital bank for business accounts (formerly TransferWise).
Airwallex — Multi-currency digital bank for international businesses.
Meta Ads — Advertising network for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads (Meta Platforms group).
This list is not exhaustive: a Bulgarian company also unlocks accounts with other European marketplaces and fintechs (Mirakl, ManoMano, Etsy, Paysera, Revolut Business, etc.) without additional administrative friction.
The Fenchell Team
— ONE OF THE FIRST —
"In 2025 we were among the first to register a Bulgarian company 100% remotely for our client — the first of a long series."
Rémi
Co-founder & Director
Loïc
Co-founder & Head of Technology
Ivanina
Head of Legal
Tanya
Client Support
Iveta
Head of Quality
Petar
Lawyer — Plovdiv Bar Corporate law
Mariyana
Lawyer — Plovdiv Bar Corporate law
Penko
Registered-Address Agent Office & Local Operations
Boyan
Chartered Accountant Registration & VAT
Our Sworn Translators
EN / BG / FR / ZH / JP / IT / ES
The Formation Process — Step by Step
2
Actions on your side. We handle the rest from Bulgaria.
1
Day 0
You fill in the forms
Complete the order form
Pay by bank transfer
Complete the information form (passport / national ID + details of shareholders and directors, company name, capital)
⏱ Meanwhile
Our lawyers at the Plovdiv Bar reserve the company name at the Commercial Register and draft all the legal documents.
2
Subject to embassy availability
You sign at the Bulgarian embassy
Everything is prepared for you — you follow our templates and our step-by-step guide:
Book an appointment at the nearest Bulgarian embassy or consulate (copy-paste email template provided)
Have the documents notarised following our guide to the letter
Scan the notarised documents and ship the originals to us in Plovdiv
⚡ After your appointment · 7 to 11 working days
We file your application with the Commercial Register — you receive your company number in 3 to 5 days
We activate all your services in parallel: registered address, POC registration, mobile line, accountant...
We send you the official stamped registration certificate + the sworn translation at the end
~Day 15
Company ready!
You start operating immediately:
Open your bank accounts & payment solutions
Register on marketplaces (Amazon, Temu, Cdiscount, Shopify…)
Take out your professional insurance
Launch your sourcing & logistics
File your trademarks & patents
You also receive our resource guide to get started quickly (banks, sourcing, marketplaces, trademarks…) and our support stays available.
Build your packBase pack + options
Base packBulgarian company formation
From
890€ ex VAT
All inclusive
Formation & registration
Registration of your Bulgarian company: name reservation, drafting of articles of association, filing at the Commercial Register, legal fees.
included
EIK number (Bulgarian company registration number) + EORI number + Bulgarian VAT registration.
included
Issuance of the official registration certificate, stamped by the Bulgarian Commercial Register.
included
8 bilingual notarised powers of attorney in Bulgarian / English covering the full set of procedures on your behalf — some serve several procedures, others are kept ready for your later needs, so you never have to travel.
included
Sworn translation of your company's registration certificate.
included
Operational tools
QES key issuance and shipping (qualified electronic signature — mandatory to electronically sign your accounting).
included
Accounting dashboard connectable to your banks and marketplaces (Stripe, PayPal, Amazon, Wise, Airwallex…).
included
Introductions
Direct introduction to our online banking partners (fintechs and digital banks).
included
Access to our network of Bulgarian and international partners (logistics, lawyers, accountants, services).
included
Support & resources
Access to the private Fenchell resource centre: guides, video tutorials, procedures to run your Bulgarian company day-to-day.
included
Multilingual support 6 days a week (spoken: EN, FR, JP, BG, RU, UA · written: any language) — chat, email, WhatsApp, video call.
included
Fixed recurring fee — automatic
Registered address + Physical office in Plovdiv
Includes mail collection and scanning. Your quarterly invoices serve as proof of address for banking and marketplace KYC.
29 €/month
À la carte optionsNot included in the Base Pack — add only what you need
Build your pack below — it will be passed to your expert for the meeting.
Bulgarian mobile pack
The 3 options work together
Help opening your seller account
Due at incorporation
890 €
One-off payment
No annual renewal fee.
Then
29 €/month
Recurring
Detail
Detail
1Your config sentused as the basis for the meeting
→
2Meeting with an expert20 min · free · we review together, we answer your questions
→
3Formation when you're readyquote sent after the meeting
Our results & our commitments
1 verified result. 5 firm commitments.
Company registration
~99%acceptance rate
Since 2018, around 99% of the files we have prepared have been accepted by the Bulgarian Commercial Register. The Register remains the sole decision-maker, so no result can be guaranteed — but our experience optimises your chances.
We decode the bank with you
Putting together an account-opening application is not something you improvise: most applicants have no idea what a bank is really trying to verify — and to avoid. Drawing on our experience, we advise you on how to de-risk your application and present the right profile. You build it and file it yourself: opening the account is the bank's call — you remain the applicant and the account holder, and it is neither included nor guaranteed.
You stay free
Once your company is formed, you deal directly with all our partners. No captive middlemen, no forced gatekeeping.
Always there, within 48 h
Our team replies within 48 business hours — often within a few hours. Email, WhatsApp, Telegram, phone.
Your originals under lock and key
Articles of association, certificates, notarised powers of attorney: every client has their own folder, locked away in our reinforced safes in Plovdiv.
Your data, kept safe
The documents and data we hold remain stored within the European Union and are never sold or passed on to commercial third parties. What is in our hands stays between us.
— VERIFIED CUSTOMER REVIEWS —
Verified excellence
4.8/5
Average rating
250+
Verified customer reviews
Independent rating certified by— European rating organisation.
Bulgarian Accounting — Among the Simplest in Europe
The partner accounting firm handles everything. You connect your accounts, you sign remotely, that's it.
Automatic
The firm connects to everything
Marketplaces — Amazon, Temu, Cdiscount, Shopify, eBay, Etsy
Freelance platforms — Fiverr, Upwork, Malt
Payments — Stripe, PayPal, Wise, Airwallex
Banks — local Bulgarian + fintech (Paysera, Revolut)
Once a month, you:
Send. Sign. That's it.
Send your expense invoices to the firm
Sign the returns prepared for you
No manual entry. No deadlines to track.
Taxation
Among the lowest rates in Europe
Corporate income tax10 %
Dividendsfrom 0 %
Standard VAT20 %
Capital gains on share disposals10 % / 0 %*
*Under Bulgarian domestic law, the sale of shares in a non-listed Bulgarian company is taxed at 10% on the gain; for a non-resident seller, the tax treaty usually allocates this gain to your country of residence — 0% in Bulgaria, but taxable where you reside. A full 0% only applies to listed securities on an EU/EEA regulated market, or if you are tax-resident in a state that does not tax capital gains. General information; each tax treaty must be checked individually.
All other EU countriesOther EU countries165 €+ ~57 €/monthindicative pricing
Bulgarian VAT and EORI number included for all Fenchell clients.
VAT registrations (one-off payment)
0 €
Billed by our partner firm
Accounting + VAT (monthly)
0 €/month
Billed by our partner firm
These amounts are not included in the Eurotrade quote shown above.
They are billed directly by our partner accounting firm after your company is formed.
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
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Why Bulgaria?
Why choose a Bulgarian company over a US LLC, a Dubai company or a Hong Kong company?View answerClose▼
For an online business targeting Europe, none of these jurisdictions can compete with Bulgaria operationally. US LLCs, Dubai freezones and Hong Kong companies share one thing in common: they sit outside the European Union. Direct consequence: Amazon, Stripe, PayPal, Temu, Shopify and Fiverr impose enhanced verifications or outright refusals on non-EU entities.
Platform access: a Bulgarian company (EOOD, OOD, EDPK, DPK) is a fully-fledged European company — immediate access to every marketplace, no friction, sales to all European consumers without restriction.
Intra-EU VAT: obtained in 3 working days on average — usable immediately on every EU marketplace, something a non-EU entity cannot do directly.
Real cost: Dubai imposes up to $5,000/year in renewal fees, Hong Kong generates growing accounting and banking obligations. The Bulgarian company: €0 in renewal fees.
Banking access: European banks refuse to open accounts for non-EU structures, or impose 6 to 18-month procedures. With a Bulgarian company, Airwallex, Paysera, Wise, Revolut and local Bulgarian banks are accessible from incorporation.
Eurozone since January 2026: your euro operations with no FX risk, no conversion fees — unlike a US LLC (USD), a Dubai freezone (AED) or a Hong Kong company (HKD).
Share transfers — 0% in Bulgaria for a non-resident seller: under Bulgarian domestic law the gain on non-listed shares is taxed at 10%, but for a non-resident seller the tax treaty usually allocates the gain to your country of residence — 0% in Bulgaria, taxable where you reside (a full 0% only applies to listed securities on an EU/EEA regulated market, or if you reside in a state that does not tax capital gains). General information; each tax treaty must be checked individually.
Zero foreign reporting obligations: a US LLC owned by a non-resident generates US obligations (Form 5472, Form 1120, FBAR). The Bulgarian company: zero reporting to a foreign administration.
Native GDPR: automatic compliance, without the Schrems II constraints of a US LLC or a Hong Kong entity handling European customer data.
70+ bilateral tax treaties: dividends and double taxation governed directly for UK, US, Irish, Canadian, Australian, French, Belgian and Swiss residents — documented, enforceable with tax authorities.
Minimum-cost substance: physical office from €29/month, cost of living among the lowest in Europe — building real economic substance costs 10 to 20 times less than in Dubai or Hong Kong.
10% corporate tax, dividends from 0%, full access to European platforms and banks, €0 in renewal fees. Bulgaria isn't a compromise — it's a particularly strong choice to run an online business from Europe.
Where can I do business worldwide with a Bulgarian company?View answerClose▼
Anywhere in the world. A Bulgarian EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK is a fully-fledged European company — it can invoice, buy, sell, sign contracts and receive payments in every country worldwide: USA, Canada, China, Japan, India, Africa, Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, with no specific geographic restriction.
Unlike a US LLC, a Bulgarian company is not subject to US sanctions (OFAC). It is subject only to the official sanctions of the European Union, applicable to any company domiciled in a member state. The complete and up-to-date list of countries and entities concerned is available directly at sanctions.europa.eu.
Legality & Taxation
Is it legal to set up a Bulgarian company as a non-resident (UK, US, Ireland, Canada, Australia)?View answerClose▼
Yes, it is fully legal. Under EU Directive 2017/1132/EU on freedom of establishment, any EU national — or foreigner — can incorporate and own a Bulgarian company (EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK) without being a Bulgarian resident. Bulgaria has been a member of the European Union since 2007, in the eurozone since January 2026, and applies every EU directive (DAC6, ATAD, CRS, AMLD). The 10% corporate tax rate is Bulgaria's permanent statutory corporate income tax rate, in force without interruption since 2007, maintained by every successive government.
The question is not the legality of the Bulgarian company — it is not in dispute — but the risk of tax recharacterisation in your country of residence (permanent establishment, effective tax residency). To secure your structure, tax lawyers like Valoris Avocats typically recommend:
A physical office in Bulgaria with a real address — Fenchell provides this from €29/month
Disclosing the company's bank account to your local tax authority — mandatory, a single line on your tax return
Clients or suppliers outside your country of residence — natural for any international online business
Evidence of real economic activity in Bulgaria: plane tickets, local contracts, invoices from Bulgarian, Romanian or Turkish suppliers
To further strengthen substance: hire a part-time resident assistant or manager, store goods in Bulgaria, source from regional suppliers. The tax treaty between your country of residence and Bulgaria also governs how dividends and withholding tax are treated.
What happens in the event of a tax audit in my country of residence?View answerClose▼
In the event of an audit, the tax authority in your country of residence will check 5 specific points. Here's what they look for — and how a company set up by Fenchell answers each one.
Do you have a real physical office in Bulgaria? That's the first reflex of any tax inspector. With Fenchell: commercial lease in your name, Letter of Occupancy, monthly office invoices, Bulgarian mobile line contract and carrier invoices — all this evidence is available and admissible with your tax authority from day one.
Have you disclosed your Bulgarian company to your local tax authority? In virtually every European country, you are required to declare your foreign company's bank account on your annual tax return. It's a simple formality — a single line on your return — but failing to do so is the number-one red flag for an inspector.
Do you have clients outside your country of residence? If all your clients are based in your country of residence after 1 year of activity, your local tax authority could recharacterise your Bulgarian company as a local permanent establishment. Just having a few clients in other countries is enough to remove this risk — natural for any international online business.
Do you have a director on site — or do you travel regularly to Bulgaria? If you are the sole director and never visit Bulgaria, your tax authority could deem the company to be effectively managed from your country of residence and proceed with recharacterisation. 2 to 3 trips per year are enough — provided you keep the proof: plane tickets, hotel invoices, expense reports. Alternative: hire a local Bulgarian director, an option Fenchell can facilitate.
Have you declared your personal income? Salaries and dividends paid from your Bulgarian company must be declared in your country of residence, in accordance with the bilateral tax treaty between your country and Bulgaria. Failure to declare is the easiest risk to detect — and the most severely penalised.
Tax lawyers like Valoris Avocats can audit your personal situation and secure your structure before any tax review.
Does owning a Bulgarian company automatically make me a Bulgarian tax resident?View answerClose▼
No, absolutely not. From the Bulgarian tax authority's standpoint, owning or managing an EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK remotely creates no automatic Bulgarian tax residency. Personal tax residency depends on a combination of criteria — including the 183-day rule, the permanent home and the centre of vital interests. Owning and managing a company in Bulgaria, even while paying yourself salaries and dividends, does not make you a Bulgarian tax resident.
The bilateral tax treaty between Bulgaria and your country of residence (UK, US, Ireland, Canada, Australia, France, Belgium, Switzerland) governs exactly how taxing rights are allocated.
Do I need to live in Bulgaria to own a Bulgarian company?
View answerClose▼
No. The director can reside in any country. The registered office address is provided by Fenchell (included in the pack). You manage your company remotely from the UK, US, Ireland, Canada, Australia, France, Belgium or anywhere else.
Management & Governance
How do I pay myself from my Bulgarian company (EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK)?View answerClose▼
Four main channels, combinable according to your situation:
Salaries: you can pay yourself any amount from your Bulgarian company to any personal IBAN worldwide. Social contributions are capped and can drop to 0% under certain conditions. Payslip creation is integrated into our accounting service — all you need to do is make the transfer.
Dividends: at year-end, you distribute the realised profits as dividends, in whatever proportion you choose. Bulgarian withholding tax rate: 5%, reduced under the bilateral tax treaty between Bulgaria and your country of residence (UK, US, Ireland, Canada, Australia, France, Belgium, Switzerland). If your Bulgarian company is owned by another company domiciled in the European Economic Area, the rate drops to 0%. Handling and filing integrated into our accounting service — all you need to do is transfer to your personal IBAN.
Intellectual property royalties: if you own a trademark, patent or any other intellectual property used by your Bulgarian company, you are entitled to receive regular royalties at reduced or 0% rates under the applicable tax treaty — paid directly to your personal bank account, wherever you are in the world.
Inter-company invoicing: if you operate several entities in different countries, your Bulgarian company can receive or issue invoices for real services or goods supplied between those entities — consulting, logistics, technology, licences. These inter-company flows are common in international groups and must respect the arm's length principle as defined by the OECD.
How much do social contributions cost in Bulgaria for a non-resident director?View answerClose▼
Three scenarios:
You already pay social contributions in an EU country: you have no social contributions to pay in Bulgaria — with or without a salary from your Bulgarian company. EU Regulation EC 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems applies: one country of contribution at a time.
You pay yourself a salary from your Bulgarian company: total social contributions (employee + employer) come to around 33%. However, they are capped on the first €2,100 of monthly salary. Above this, no additional contributions apply. In practice: a salary of €15,000/month generates exactly the same contributions as a salary of €2,100/month — the remaining €12,900 is subject to no social charges.
You pay yourself no salary: in theory, Bulgaria imposes minimum social contributions on the director even without remuneration. In practice, according to our partner accounting firm's experience, foreign non-resident directors with no salary are not subject to assessments on this basis. This situation is evolving — we recommend monitoring it annually.
Can I hire employees for my Bulgarian company?View answerClose▼
Yes, and you can do so even from the other side of the world. A Bulgarian EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK can remotely hire local Bulgarian employees, expats residing in Bulgaria, or non-residents based anywhere in the world.
Local hiring — immediate government subsidies: if you hire employees based in Bulgaria — Bulgarian or foreign residing locally — you can benefit from day one from the employment support programs of the Bulgarian Employment Agency (Агенция по заетостта). These subsidies can reach tens of thousands of euros and fully cover salaries, social contributions or training costs.
International hiring: your Bulgarian company can also employ non-resident employees, in compliance with the social security treaties applicable between Bulgaria and their country of residence.
Bulgarian payslips, social declarations and employment contracts are handled entirely by our partner accounting firm.
Does a Bulgarian company need insurance?View answerClose▼
Professional indemnity insurance (PII) is mandatory in Bulgaria for certain regulated professions: doctors, lawyers, notaries, chartered accountants, insurance brokers, real estate agents, builders. For other activities — e-commerce, digital freelancing, trading — it is not mandatory but strongly recommended.
A Bulgarian EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK can take out PII with major insurers operating in Bulgaria: Generali, Allianz, DZI, Lev Ins, Bulstrad VIG. Premiums start from €50/year for a low-risk activity — among the lowest in Europe.
Our team can guide you to the offers suited to your profile.
Can I create a Bulgarian holding company owning other companies — or vice versa?View answerClose▼
Yes, in both directions.
Bulgarian holding company: your Bulgarian company (EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK) can hold stakes in other companies — Bulgarian, European or international. Classic structure: a Bulgarian holding at 10% corporate tax owning one or more operational subsidiaries. Dividends paid by your Bulgarian holding to a parent company that is tax-resident in the EU/EEA are exempt from withholding tax at 0%, with no minimum shareholding or holding period: this is the Bulgarian parent-subsidiary exemption (Art. 194(3)(3) CITA / чл. 194, ал. 3, т. 3 ЗКПО). EU Directive 2011/96/EU only sets an EU minimum (10% holding, 2 years) that Bulgaria has transposed more generously. It is one of the most tax-efficient holding structures in Europe.
Foreign company owning a Bulgarian company: conversely, your Bulgarian company can be owned by a foreign entity — UK LTD, US LLC, French holding, Emirati structure. Bulgaria imposes no restriction on the shareholder's nationality. Dividends paid from the Bulgarian company to a parent company that is tax-resident in the EU/EEA carry 0% withholding tax, with no minimum shareholding or holding period (чл. 194, ал. 3, т. 3 ЗКПО).
In both configurations, a sale of the shares is taxed at 10% on the gain under Bulgarian domestic law, but for a non-resident seller the tax treaty usually allocates the gain to your country of residence — 0% in Bulgaria, taxable where you reside (a full 0% only applies to listed securities on an EU/EEA regulated market, or for a seller resident in a state that does not tax capital gains). General information; each tax treaty must be checked individually.
Formation & Procedures
EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK — which legal form should you choose for your Bulgarian company?View answerClose▼
EOOD is the single-shareholder version of OOD. EDPK is the single-shareholder version of DPK. The real question is therefore: OOD or DPK?
DPK (and EDPK) — variable capital company:
Can be incorporated without a prior local bank account — you set up your company before even opening a bank account.
100% remote formation, with no need to set foot in Bulgaria.
Recommended by Fenchell for the vast majority of online entrepreneurs.
Suited to a turnover of up to 4 million BGN (~€2.05M) — above this, Fenchell converts your DPK into an OOD.
You can open an account at a local Bulgarian bank after your DPK is registered.
More precisely, conversion becomes mandatory if you exceed 2 of the 3 thresholds — fewer than 50 employees, 4 million BGN in turnover, 4 million BGN in total balance sheet — over 2 consecutive financial years (Art. 260a(3) of the Bulgarian Commercial Act).
OOD (and EOOD) — fixed capital company:
Requires opening a bank account at a local Bulgarian bank beforehand to deposit the share capital — involves either a physical trip to Bulgaria or the local banking option offered by Fenchell.
Recommended for structures with turnover above 4 million BGN (~€2.05M) per year, or for entrepreneurs who want a local Bulgarian bank account from day one.
In short
Turnover < 4M BGN (~€2.05M) → EDPK or DPK — 100% remote, no capital required. Turnover > 4M BGN (~€2.05M) → EOOD or OOD — with a local Bulgarian bank account.
What is the difference between an EOOD and an EDPK in Bulgaria?View answerClose▼
The main difference comes down to the initial banking step. An EOOD requires depositing capital into a Bulgarian bank account before registration. An EDPK (variable capital company) allows 100% remote registration, with no prior capital deposit.
In both cases, registration is carried out at the Bulgarian Commercial Register (Търговски регистър) and the company receives an EIK number (the Bulgarian company registration number). Both forms are governed by the Bulgarian Commercial Act.
Can I set up my Bulgarian company without travelling to Bulgaria?View answerClose▼
Yes, 100% remotely.
By apostille: your documents are signed, legalised and apostilled from your country of residence — no travel to Bulgaria required. Fenchell handles the entire process: preparation of articles of association, power of attorney, filing at the Bulgarian Commercial Register (Агенция по вписванията), obtaining the EIK number (Bulgarian company registration number), VAT registration.
Via a Bulgarian embassy: if you prefer to sign in the presence of a Bulgarian official, the Bulgarian embassy or consulate in your country of residence (UK, US, Ireland, Canada, Australia, France, Belgium, Switzerland) can legalise your documents on the spot.
In both cases, you set up and run your EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK from any country, without ever setting foot in Bulgaria. Fenchell handles on site every step that requires physical presence locally.
What is the minimum capital required to set up a Bulgarian company?View answerClose▼
The minimum capital depends on the legal form chosen:
EDPK / DPK (equivalent to a US LLC or UK LTD): €0. No minimum capital required.
EOOD / OOD (equivalent to a UK LTD): €1. Symbolic capital, payable immediately on registration at the Bulgarian Commercial Register (obtaining the EIK number — Bulgarian company registration number).
In both cases, there is no requirement for high capital. The capital is symbolic, not blocked, and can be increased at any time by decision of the director or the shareholders' meeting, depending on the business's needs.
This is one of Bulgaria's structural advantages: no cash tied up at formation, unlike some Dubai and Hong Kong structures that require significant paid-up capital to open a bank account.
How long does it take to get my Bulgarian company operational?View answerClose▼
Allow around 2 weeks for a fully operational company, broken down as follows:
Registration at the Bulgarian Commercial Register (Агенция по вписванията): 5 working days. You receive your EIK number (Bulgarian company registration number) at the end of this stage.
Full activation of the company: one additional week to obtain the Bulgarian VAT number, the business mobile number, the FID (personal tax identification number, mandatory for accounting) and the QES key (qualified electronic signature, mandatory for Bulgarian administrative procedures).
Around 2 weeks for an EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK fully operational — with no travel, from any country. The complete journey runs to ~21 days including signatures, document legalisation and shipping of the originals (variable by country).
Do I need to travel to Bulgaria to open a business bank account?View answerClose▼
No, if you opt for a fintech / neobank account.
Fintech / Neobank: OFX, Wise, Airwallex, Revolut and Paysera are accessible 100% remotely from the moment your EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK is incorporated. Online opening, multi-currency, operational immediately.
Local Bulgarian bank: if you want a multi-currency account at a physical Bulgarian bank, we offer this option. A single 30-minute trip on site is enough to sign the bank documents. You leave with a business account open — the bank ships your card in your company's name to your home address, wherever you are in the world.
How does the transition from my current business to a Bulgarian company work?View answerClose▼
The transition happens in 2 stages.
Stage 1 — Open the Bulgarian company in parallel. You incorporate your Bulgarian EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK without closing your current structure — sole trader, LTD, LLC, GmbH, SAS, SARL or any other legal form. The two entities coexist during the transition — no business interruption, no revenue loss.
Stage 2 — Transfer then close. Once the Bulgarian company is operational, you transfer all your accounts to it:
Seller accounts: Amazon, Temu, Cdiscount, Etsy, Shopify
Freelance platforms: Fiverr, Upwork, Malt, Toptal
Payment processors: Stripe, PayPal, Airwallex
Advertising accounts: Meta Ads, Google Ads
Once the transfers are effective, you close or dormant your former structure with the relevant authority: Companies House for a UK LTD, IRS for a US LLC, CRO for an Irish LTD, URSSAF and Registry in France, BCE in Belgium.
Our team supports you through the entire transfer process — direct contacts with platform partner managers (Amazon Marketplace EU Agency Partner — dedicated KAM, Temu, Octopia — Cdiscount) to facilitate seller account migration.
Can I have multiple shareholders in my Bulgarian company?View answerClose▼
Yes, without restriction. A Bulgarian OOD or DPK can accommodate as many shareholders as you wish — each with the capital share and voting rights defined in the articles of association.
It is a standard European limited liability company, with all the flexibility that brings: admission of new shareholders, share transfers between shareholders, shareholders' agreement.
On a share sale: under Bulgarian domestic law the gain on non-listed shares is taxed at 10%, but for a non-resident seller the tax treaty usually allocates the gain to your country of residence — 0% in Bulgaria, taxable where you reside (a full 0% only applies to listed securities on an EU/EEA regulated market, or if you reside in a state that does not tax capital gains). General information; each tax treaty must be checked individually.
Platforms, E-commerce & Trading
Can I sell on Amazon, Temu, Cdiscount, eBay or Etsy with a Bulgarian company?View answerClose▼
Yes, on every European and international marketplace — without restriction.
A fully-fledged European company: a Bulgarian EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK is eligible for every EU marketplace. Amazon (all European countries), Temu, Cdiscount, Octopia, eBay, Etsy, Allegro, Kaufland, Otto — no European platform distinguishes between a Bulgarian company and a French, German or Dutch one.
Amazon Marketplace EU Agency Partner: Fenchell is an Amazon Marketplace EU Agency Partner. Concretely: dedicated Key Account Manager, streamlined seller account opening, accelerated resolution of suspensions and KYC verifications. You don't wait in a generic support queue.
Official Temu and Octopia — Cdiscount partner: same advantage. Fenchell has direct access to the onboarding teams of these platforms — accelerated seller account opening, support on the documentary requirements specific to each marketplace.
Intra-EU VAT in 3 days: the essential condition to sell on EU marketplaces — obtained in 3 working days on average with a Bulgarian company, included free for all Fenchell clients.
Are Shopify and WooCommerce compatible with a Bulgarian company?View answerClose▼
A Bulgarian EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK is a genuine EU company, fully compliant with European verification standards — a major prerequisite that maximises your chances with these platforms. That said, final validation always depends on the overall file (the director and beneficial-owner profile, source of funds, business model) and the platform's own assessment, so no outcome is guaranteed.
Shopify: a Shopify Business account opened in the name of your Bulgarian company gives access to the full feature set of the platform — Shopify Payments (via Stripe), Shop Pay, international credit cards, multi-currency selling, integrated EU VAT management. Your Bulgarian VAT number is recognised and can be entered directly into your store's tax settings. Shopify Markets, Shopify Plus and Shopify B2B are all compatible with a Bulgarian entity.
WooCommerce: an open-source solution installed on your own hosting, WooCommerce places no geographic restriction on the merchant's legal entity. Your Bulgarian company integrates with all WooCommerce-compatible payment gateways operating in Europe: Stripe, PayPal, Mollie, Airwallex, Klarna, Paysafe, Sumup.
In both cases, your store's accounting is synchronised automatically with our partner accounting firm — automatic retrieval of Shopify and WooCommerce invoices, EU VAT returns, monthly reporting.
I'm a freelancer (Fiverr, Upwork, Malt, Toptal) — is it worth it?View answerClose▼
Yes, for 3 structural reasons.
Among the lowest overall tax burdens in the EU:10% corporate tax, dividends from 0% depending on your country of residence. Few European jurisdictions offer a combination this low, legal and stable since 2007.
Native compliance with every platform: Fiverr, Upwork, Malt, Toptal, Contra and Freelancer.com accept European entities without friction. A Bulgarian EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK optimises your chances of passing KYC checks on these platforms — unlike a US LLC or a non-EU structure that regularly triggers blocks or additional withholding tax.
Frictionless international invoicing: eurozone company since January 2026, multi-currency invoicing possible (USD, GBP, CHF, CAD, AED), payments received via Wise, Airwallex, Revolut, Stripe or SEPA transfer — with no FX fees within the EU. You invoice your direct clients and the platforms from a single entity, wherever you are in the world.
Can I trade (crypto, forex, prop firm) under a Bulgarian company?View answerClose▼
Yes. A Bulgarian company (EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK) can hold forex, CFD, crypto and equity trading accounts, and declare its gains at the 10% corporate tax rate — instead of the 31.4% French flat tax or US state-variable rates.
Crypto: Binance, Bybit, Kraken, Coinbase, OKX and Bitfinex offer corporate accounts accessible to Bulgarian companies. Crypto reporting is included in our accounting package — Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, altcoins.
Forex / CFD: IC Markets, IC Trading, Pepperstone, XM and Admirals offer professional accounts for European legal entities. A Bulgarian company accesses them without friction, unlike a US LLC where the connection with these platforms is extremely complex or impossible.
Prop firm: FTMO, MyForexFunds, FundedNext, The5%ers and True Forex Funds accept payouts to a legal entity. The Bulgarian company makes it easier to open these professional accounts and report on them regularly.
Our partner accounting firm is used to trading operations and crypto reporting — automatic retrieval of transaction histories, Bulgarian tax filing, dividend payments on trading profits.
Is the Bulgarian company compatible with Stripe, PayPal, Airwallex, Klarna or Paysafe?View answerClose▼
A Bulgarian EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK is a genuine EU company, fully compliant with European KYC standards — a major prerequisite that maximises your chances with these payment processors. That said, final validation always depends on the overall file (the director and beneficial-owner profile, source of funds, business model) and the institution's own assessment, so no outcome is guaranteed.
Stripe: accepts Bulgarian entities without restriction. Stripe Business account opened in the name of your Bulgarian company, compatible with all Stripe selling countries.
PayPal: PayPal Business account opened in the name of your Bulgarian company, access to SEPA and international transfers, marketplace-compatible.
Airwallex: Fenchell's official banking partner. Professional multi-currency account (EUR, USD, GBP, AED, CNY, AUD), dedicated IBAN, virtual and physical cards in your company's name — accessible from incorporation.
Klarna: compatible with Bulgarian companies for e-commerce merchants operating in the EU — Shopify, WooCommerce integration and direct API.
Paysafe: accepts European legal entities, including Bulgarian companies, for online merchant accounts and integrated payment solutions.
In addition to these 5 processors: Wise, Revolut Business, Paysera, Mollie, Adyen, Sumup and Worldline — all compatible with a Bulgarian company.
Our Offer
Does Fenchell create shell companies or real operational companies?View answerClose▼
Real companies, with genuine and demonstrable economic substance.
That is precisely what sets EUROTRADE apart from other offers on the market. Every EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK incorporated by Fenchell has a real physical office in Bulgaria, a commercial registered address, an active local phone number, a static Bulgarian residential IP, a local agent on the ground — and the full set of activity evidence required to satisfy banks, platforms and tax authorities.
Real substance:
Physical office with a real address (genuine contract in English, genuine invoices)
Mail received and photographed
SMS from the company's Bulgarian mobile line viewable remotely
Administrative procedures handled locally via 8 notarised powers of attorney
Bulgarian business mobile line (with monthly invoices)
Mail forwarded to your country, with content scanning
Static Bulgarian residential IP address
Genuine local bank account with regular statements and bank letter
We can even help you hire a local director to further strengthen your substance.
Why it matters: European banks, Amazon, Stripe, PayPal and tax authorities today require evidence of real activity. A mailbox no longer passes these checks. A Fenchell company does.
Everything is designed to demonstrate, with supporting evidence, that your business is actually run from Bulgaria.
Do I have to sign all the powers of attorney offered by Fenchell?View answerClose▼
No. Each power of attorney is optional and covers a specific, narrowly-defined task. You sign only those matching the services you have chosen.
What are these powers of attorney for? They allow our local agent in Bulgaria to act on your behalf for tasks requiring physical presence on site — and only for those tasks:
Collection and forwarding of your business bank card
Pick-up of your business SIM card
Registration of your company's address
Filings with the Commercial Register
Visits to the local tax office
Receipt and forwarding of mail
What the powers of attorney do not do: they grant no access to your bank accounts, no signing authority on your commercial contracts, no ability to legally bind your company beyond the tasks explicitly listed in each document.
You remain at all times the sole decision-maker of your EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK. Each power of attorney is drafted in English and Bulgarian, prepared by our partner lawyers at the Plovdiv Bar.
What happens if I want to close my Bulgarian company?View answerClose▼
A Bulgarian EOOD, OOD, EDPK or DPK can be closed at any time, 100% remotely. Dissolution costs vary depending on the activity carried out and the accounting obligations in progress, but remain significantly lower than dissolution costs in the UK, France or Belgium.
In practice, a Bulgarian company is not closed — it is sold on.
On such a sale, the gain on non-listed shares is taxed at 10% under Bulgarian domestic law, but for a non-resident seller the tax treaty usually allocates the gain to your country of residence — 0% in Bulgaria, taxable where you reside (a full 0% only applies to listed securities on an EU/EEA regulated market, or if you reside in a state that does not tax capital gains; general information, each tax treaty to be checked individually). A company with an activity history, an EIK number, an active bank account, intra-EU VAT and open seller accounts (Amazon, Temu, Cdiscount) has real market value — sometimes significant. These assets are sought after by entrepreneurs wanting to start operating immediately without going through formation timelines.
Fenchell can support you on the valuation and sale of your Bulgarian company if you wish to exit.