IT Company in Bulgaria: How Software and SaaS Founders Set Up

An IT company in Bulgaria is a standard EOOD or OOD used for software development, SaaS, IT consultancy, and digital products. There is no special tech licence for ordinary programming work — you incorporate like any other limited company, then invoice EU and global clients under Bulgarian rules. This guide covers how to open an IT company in Bulgaria, what tax and VAT look like for software businesses, and what our packages include from €1,700.

Why software founders choose Bulgaria

Developers and SaaS teams often search for a software company Bulgaria setup because of a few practical advantages:

• 10% corporate tax on taxable profit — flat and simple compared with many EU hubs
• EU company — clients recognise a Bulgarian UIC and can receive EU VAT invoices when you are registered
• Low capital — EOOD/OOD can start with a very small share capital (our packages register from €2)
• Remote formation — many founders never travel for registration

Tax overview: corporate tax in Bulgaria. Capital rules: minimum share capital in Bulgaria.

EOOD or OOD for an IT business?

Both forms work for a software development company in Bulgaria:

• EOOD — one shareholder; typical for freelancers, solo SaaS founders, and contractors
• OOD — two or more shareholders; better when co-founders or investors share ownership

English speakers often call either form a Bulgarian LLC — same vehicles: Bulgarian LLC guide. Side-by-side: EOOD vs OOD. Digital freelancers with a similar remote profile: digital nomad company in Bulgaria.

No IT licence — pick the right activity description

Ordinary software and IT services are unregulated. You do not apply for a separate “IT permit.” At registration you describe the business (and may list NACE-style activities such as computer programming, IT consultancy, data processing, or web portals). Keep the wording broad enough for your real roadmap — product, services, and related digital work — so you are not boxed into a single client type.

Licensing only becomes relevant if you later enter regulated niches (for example certain financial-tech or telecom activities). For a normal coding studio or SaaS product, standard EOOD/OOD registration is enough.

How to open an IT company (where to read next)

Formation steps are the same as any EOOD/OOD: packages on company formation, remote PoA path on remote company formation, non-EU ownership on non-EU citizens, address on registered office address. This guide focuses on activity wording, SaaS VAT habits, and payment-provider KYC for software businesses.

Tax and VAT for software and SaaS

Corporate income tax is 10% on taxable profit. That is the headline rate software founders compare when they evaluate a SaaS company Bulgaria structure. Dividends and personal tax sit on top when you extract profit — plan that with your accountant.

VAT is separate from company registration:

• Many B2B SaaS and agency companies register early to issue EU VAT invoices and use VIES
• Compulsory registration kicks in when you cross the Bulgarian threshold (see our VAT guide for the current figure)
• Our optional VAT registration service is €200

Details: VAT registration in Bulgaria. Ongoing filings: accounting for a Bulgarian company.

Banking and payment providers

Banks and EMIs treat IT companies like other service businesses: they want a clear business model, expected clients, and KYC on beneficial owners. Remote software founders should prepare passport/ID, proof of address, and a short description of products or contracts. Guide: business bank account in Bulgaria.

If a foreign bank later asks for official status papers, you may need a certificate of good standing and sometimes an Apostille.

What it costs in 2026

• €1,700 — in-person company formation package
• €2,000 — remote company formation package
• From €2 — share capital registered in our packages (separate from the service fee)
• €200 — optional VAT registration
• €600 / year — registered address service when renewed as a standalone service

Full breakdown: how much it costs to open a company in Bulgaria. Packages: company formation.

Common questions

Do I need a special licence for an IT company in Bulgaria?

No for ordinary software, SaaS, and IT consultancy. You register a standard EOOD or OOD with a matching activity description.

EOOD or OOD for a software founder?

Solo founders usually pick EOOD; co-founders pick OOD. Same tax and capital framework either way.

How much does setup cost?

From €1,700 in person or €2,000 remote, plus optional VAT (€200) and ongoing accounting.

Can I register remotely?

Yes — with a notarised Power of Attorney; typical remote timeline about 10–15 days.