Bulgarian LLC: Form a Limited Liability Company in Bulgaria

A Bulgarian LLC is what most international founders mean when they want a limited liability company in Bulgaria. Under Bulgarian law the form is called an EOOD or an OOD — not “LLC” — but the idea is the same: a separate legal entity, limited liability for the owners, and a company that can invoice, bank, and trade in the EU. This guide explains what a Bulgaria LLC actually is, how to form a Bulgarian LLC, what it costs in 2026, and how it differs from a US or UK limited company.

What is a Bulgarian LLC under local law?

Bulgaria does not use the letters “LLC” in the Commercial Register. The standard limited liability vehicles are:

• EOOD — single-owner limited liability company (one shareholder)
• OOD — limited liability company with two or more shareholders

A Bulgarian sole trader (ET) is not an LLC: it has no separate legal personality and the owner is personally liable. The difference is explained in sole trader vs EOOD in Bulgaria.

When English speakers search for an EOOD LLC Bulgaria or a Bulgaria limited liability company, they are looking for one of these two forms. Both protect personal assets from company debts (with the usual exceptions for fraud or personal guarantees), both can have very low share capital, and both pay the same 10% corporate tax. The detailed split is in Bulgarian EOOD vs OOD.

Why founders choose a Bulgaria LLC

• 10% flat corporate tax on taxable profit
• Low share capital — our packages register from €2
• EU company with access to the single market and EU VAT (VIES)
• No residency requirement to own the shares
• Remote formation via Power of Attorney in about 10–15 days

That combination is why searches for open LLC in Bulgaria keep growing among consultants, SaaS founders, ecommerce brands, and holding structures. Tax detail is in corporate tax in Bulgaria; the EU angle is in Bulgarian business advantages.

Bulgarian LLC vs US LLC (important)

A Bulgarian LLC is not a US LLC filed in Delaware or Wyoming. It is a Bulgarian legal person:

• Registered with the Bulgarian Commercial Register
• Identified by a UIC (ЕИК), not a US EIN as its company number
• Taxed under Bulgarian corporate tax rules (and your home-country rules on dividends or CFC, where they apply)
• Required to keep a registered office address in Bulgaria

Calling it an LLC in English is convenient. Treating it like a US disregarded entity or a UK LLP without advice is a mistake. Confirm the cross-border tax position before you rely on any structure.

How to set up an LLC in Bulgaria

To set up an LLC in Bulgaria you typically:

1. Choose EOOD or OOD and reserve a company name
2. Define share capital, activity, and the manager
3. Provide a Bulgarian registered address
4. Sign in person in Sofia, or sign a Power of Attorney abroad for remote filing
5. Obtain tax registration, and VAT when the activity qualifies
6. Open a business bank account or EU IBAN

In-person setup often takes about 3 business days. Remote setup usually takes 10–15 days after apostilled documents arrive. Step-by-step process: how to open a company in Bulgaria. Remote-only path: remote company formation.

Cost to form a Bulgarian LLC in 2026

• €1,700 — in-person formation package
• €2,000 — remote formation package
• From €2 — share capital in our packages

Packages include drafting, Commercial Register filing, a legal address for formation, tax setup, EU VAT support where applicable, and bank-account coordination. A full breakdown is in how much it costs to open a company in Bulgaria. Current options are on company formation.

What you get after registration

• Commercial Register entry and UIC
• Articles of association and named manager
• Limited liability for shareholders
• Ability to apply for a Bulgarian VAT number and appear in VIES
• Support to open a business bank account or remote EU IBAN

We register only new companies — no shelf LLCs with unknown history.

Who a Bulgarian LLC fits best

• Solo founders who would choose an EOOD
• Two or more partners who need an OOD
• Non-EU founders who want an EU invoicing entity
• Digital businesses that can operate with a local address and remote management

If you are a foreign owner starting from zero, also read register a company in Bulgaria.

Common questions

What is a Bulgarian LLC?

The English name for Bulgaria’s limited liability company: EOOD (one owner) or OOD (two or more). Limited liability, low capital, 10% corporate tax.

Can a foreigner open an LLC in Bulgaria?

Yes, without citizenship or residency. Formation can be in person or fully remote with a Power of Attorney.

How much does it cost to form a Bulgarian LLC?

From €1,700 in person or €2,000 remotely for a turnkey package, plus small share capital.

Is a Bulgarian LLC the same as a US LLC?

No. It is a Bulgarian EOOD/OOD under Bulgarian law and tax rules. “LLC” is only the English description.