Remote Company Formation in Bulgaria: Open a Company Without Traveling
Remote company formation in Bulgaria lets you register an EOOD or OOD without flying to Sofia. You sign a Power of Attorney at home, we file with the Commercial Register, and the company is usually live in 10–15 days. This guide explains how to open a company in Bulgaria remotely, which documents need an Apostille, what the €2,000 package includes, and what still cannot be done fully online.
Is remote Bulgarian company registration legal?
Yes. Bulgarian law allows a representative to incorporate the company on your behalf. The company on the register is the same as one formed in person — same limited liability, same UIC, same tax rules. Only the signing method changes.
You do not need Bulgarian citizenship, a residence permit, or a local director to own the shares. That is why founders who want to form a company in Bulgaria without visiting use the remote route as the default. A broader overview of who can register is in register a company in Bulgaria.
How remote formation works step by step
1. Choose the company type and name
Most remote filings are an EOOD (one owner) or an OOD (two or more). We check the preferred name and one or two backups against the Commercial Register before drafting. See EOOD vs OOD if you are still deciding.
2. Send passport and business details
To set up a Bulgarian company online from your side, we need:
- Passport copies of each shareholder and of the manager
- Share capital amount (our packages register at least €2)
- A short description of the activity
- Ownership split, if there is more than one shareholder
3. Sign the Power of Attorney
We prepare the Power of Attorney Bulgaria company package. You sign it before a notary in your country. Where the Hague Convention applies, you then obtain an Apostille so the document is recognized in Bulgaria. Certified translation is arranged when the originals are not in Bulgarian.
4. Courier and Commercial Register filing
You send the apostilled originals by courier. Our team completes notarization on the Bulgarian side where needed, files with the Registry Agency, and follows the application until the company is entered in the register.
5. Tax IDs, address, VAT, and banking
After approval, the remote package continues with the legal registered address, tax registration, EU VAT support when the activity qualifies, and bank-account coordination. Timeline from complete documents to registration is typically 10–15 days.
Remote vs in-person: what changes
- Remote: 10–15 days, €2,000, Power of Attorney + Apostille, no trip for incorporation
- In person in Sofia: about 3 business days, €1,700, you attend the notary yourself
Both produce a new company — we do not sell shelf companies. The legal entity, share capital rules, and 10% corporate tax are identical. The step-by-step for both routes is also covered in how to open a company in Bulgaria.
What the remote package includes
- Drafting of incorporation documents and Power of Attorney
- Commercial Register filing and company certificate
- Legal registered office address in Bulgaria
- Corporate tax registration
- EU VAT (VIES) support where the activity qualifies
- Business bank account coordination and online banking setup
- E-signature / access setup for managing the company from abroad
Current pricing and options are on the company formation page (€2,000 remote / €1,700 in person). Standalone Apostille and translation help, if you need them outside the package, are listed under additional services. After the company exists, start bookkeeping in Bulgaria — it is not included in formation. Home overview: Bulgarian company formation.
What you may still need to do in person
Incorporation can stay fully remote. Banking is the usual exception:
- Traditional Bulgarian banks often ask the manager for a short meeting
- EU fintech and EMI providers can often issue an IBAN 100% online
So you can form the company remotely and still open a payment account without traveling, if you choose a remote-friendly provider. Details are in business bank account in Bulgaria.
Documents checklist for remote Bulgarian company registration
- Signed Power of Attorney (notarized)
- Apostille on the Power of Attorney (Hague countries)
- Passport copies for owners and manager
- Company name options and activity description
- Courier of the originals to Bulgaria
Missing Apostille or an incomplete ownership chain is the most common reason a remote file stalls. We check the set before filing so the Commercial Register application is less likely to be returned.
After the company is registered
Remote formation does not change ongoing obligations. Plan for bookkeeping, annual accounts, the registered address, and VAT returns if you are VAT-registered. Corporate tax remains a flat 10% on taxable profit — see corporate tax in Bulgaria. If you sell to EU businesses, read VAT registration in Bulgaria for the €51,130 threshold and VIES rules.
Country and persona pages (do not re-read the same steps)
This article owns the remote mechanics (PoA, Apostille, courier, what still needs travel). For passport- or lifestyle-specific points, use:
Common questions
Can I open a company in Bulgaria remotely?
Yes. Sign a Power of Attorney at home, apostille it where required, and a local representative files the Commercial Register application.
How long does remote Bulgarian company registration take?
Usually 10–15 days after the complete apostilled documents arrive. In-person setup in Sofia is often about 3 business days.
How much does remote company formation in Bulgaria cost?
€2,000 for the turnkey remote package. In-person formation starts at €1,700.
Do I need to visit Bulgaria for the bank account after remote formation?
Local banks usually want one meeting. An EMI or fintech can often issue an EU IBAN without a trip.
Form your Bulgarian company remotely
We handle remote company formation in Bulgaria end to end — Power of Attorney, Commercial Register, address, VAT support, and bank-account coordination.
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