Growing your company into Bulgaria comes with big opportunities. You’ll get to form new business relationships and enter new markets. However, setting up a Bulgaria subsidiary can be a complicated process.
Luckily, there is another option. With a global Employer of Record (EOR) like G-P, you can bypass entity setup and begin operations in a fraction of the time.
How to set up a Bulgaria subsidiary
عندما تبحث عن كيفية إنشاء شركة تابعة لبلغاريا، سيساعد ذلك في تحديد المكان الذي تريد دمجه ونوع هيكل الشركة الذي تحتاجه لأن كلاهما يمكن أن يؤثر على عملية إنشاء الشركة التابعة. قد يكون للمناطق أو المدن المختلفة في بلغاريا قوانين فرعية خاصة بها يمكن أن تؤثر على كيفية دمجك. إذا لم يكن لديك الوقت للبحث في المنطقة المحيطة بمساحة مكتبية فعلية، فيجب عليك العمل مع مستشار أو محامٍ يمكنه مساعدتك خلال العملية.
We also recommend deciding which subsidiary structure is best for your company. Your actions will be limited by the entity you choose, and each structure has its own incorporation process. Bulgaria’s business entities include a limited liability company (LLC), joint-stock company, limited partnership, free zone company, sole proprietorship, branch office, and representative office. Most companies choose to incorporate as an LLC since it can benefit both the subsidiary and the parent company.
The steps to set up an LLC in Bulgaria, include:
- Designating at least 1 shareholder.
- Choosing the new company’s name and confirming its availability before the Bulgarian Commercial Register.
- Defining the share capital of the new company. The minimum statutory share capital is EUR 1.
- Obtaining a registered address in the selected location.
- Choosing a legal representative to be appointed as director of the new company. Non-nationals can be appointed but may need to have a tax ID number for the online services of the Bulgarian tax authorities.
- Drafting a memorandum and articles of association, along with additional incorporation documentation that must be prepared by a local attorney.
- Creating a resolution of the parent company detailing the decision to create a subsidiary.
- Obtaining documents from the new company’s shareholders. These include certificates of registration, articles of association and tax registrations and powers of attorneys, among others. Some of these documents may need to be notarized and apostilled.
- Opening a bank account with a local bank. The bank account needs to be setup before the company can be incorporated.
- Filing all documents with the Central Commercial Register at the Registry Agency of the Ministry of Justice.
- Applying for the company’s tax identification number.
Bulgaria subsidiary laws
Bulgaria’s subsidiary laws depend on what type of entity you choose and where your office is located. LLCs need a single shareholder and a single director who can be of any nationality and do not have to live in Bulgaria.
Opening a local bank account can be a lengthy process, taking around 1 month. The appointed director may need to be present to conclude the bank account opening. Once you incorporate, you’ll need to file annual financial statements with the Bulgarian Trade Register every year before March 31.
The country uses a double-entry accounting system stated in the Accountancy Act (ZS) that all LLCs must comply with. Companies have to register for VAT if annual turnover exceeds BGN 50,000 and file VAT returns monthly.
Benefits of setting up a Bulgaria subsidiary
يعد إنشاء شركة تابعة لبلغاريا الخطوة الأولى للشركات التي تتطلع إلى توسيع الطريقة التقليدية. تتوسع العديد من الشركات كشركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة لأنها تقدم مسؤولية محدودة للشركة الأم. كما تساعد الشركة التابعة على إنشاء هيكلها وثقافتها الخاصة استنادًا إلى الثقافة الشاملة لبلغاريا.
الاعتبارات المهمة الأخرى
Before setting up a subsidiary in Bulgaria, it’s advisable to recognize the amount of time and resources it takes. Someone from your company will need to learn every aspect of Bulgarian subsidiary laws or you’ll need to invest significant amounts of money to hire professional counsel to assist with the setup and maintenance of the Bulgaria subsidiary.
However, G-P can take the hassle out of setting up a subsidiary by hiring employees on your behalf. With a global EOR like G-P by your side, you can start working faster and in compliance with Bulgaria’s employment laws.
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