Change of company address — documents and procedure
Changing the registered address is among the most common filings in the Commercial Register. Whether you are moving the office to a new premises, switching virtual address providers or correcting a mistake from the initial registration, the procedure requires valid documents, a state fee and compliance with the rule for a real, accessible address with appropriate evidence and, where needed, consent from the property owner.
If you are just setting up a company, you will find useful steps at online company registration and in the guide Registering an EOOD in Bulgaria, where the registered address is set during the initial registration.
When Is a Change of Address Required?
A change of the company's address is filed when:
- you physically move the seat or place of management to another premises;
- you change the landlord, lease agreement or virtual office provider;
- you update data following an error during registration or after the previous address contract has expired.
Under the law the address must allow contact with the company and must not mislead counterparts and institutions. Using a fictitious or inaccessible address is among the common reasons for rejection of a filing or subsequent problems with regulatory authorities.
Required Documents
Owner's Resolution or General Meeting Minutes
- For an EOOD: Resolution of the sole owner of the capital to change the registered address (with content meeting the registration requirements).
- For an OOD: Minutes of the General Meeting (or resolution of the relevant body under the articles) with an adopted resolution for the new address.
The texts must match the data in the application and in the attached evidence of the address.
Application A15 and Evidence of the New Address
- Application form A15 for registration of a change of circumstances — completed according to the current instructions of the Registry Agency.
- Evidence of the new address — for example a title deed, lease agreement, business address / virtual office agreement, etc., depending on the specific case.
- Where the law or practice requires it: written consent from the property owner for the use of the address as the seat/management address.
Before filing check whether all attachments are signed, with the same pages the register requires, and whether the term of the contracts covers the date of filing.
State Fee for Registration
As of 2026 the typical state fee levels are:
| Filing Method | State Fee (guideline) |
|---|---|
| Electronic | 20.46 € |
| On paper | 40.92 € |
The exact amount in EUR is determined at the date of payment under the State Fees Act — always confirm the current value in the Commercial Register interface or with the Registry Agency.
Step-by-Step Procedure
- Adopt a resolution — prepare the sole owner's resolution (EOOD) or the General Meeting minutes (OOD) with the new registered address and other required details.
- Prepare application A15 and attachments — fill in the fields according to the template, arrange the address evidence and consents.
- File with the Commercial Register — electronically with a QES (Qualified Electronic Signature) or on paper at the relevant territorial office, depending on the chosen channel.
- Wait for processing — with a complete and correct set the registration usually takes 1–3 business days.
For electronic signing and QES selection you can refer to What Is a QES and How to Get One? and the general overview How to Start a Company in Bulgaria.
Electronic vs Paper Filing
| Channel | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic | Lower fee, faster routing, no trip to the counter | Requires a QES, compliance with file formats and signatures |
| On paper | Option for specific paper-only attachments | Higher fee, slower physical processing |
Timelines: How Long You Wait
With correctly filed documents the new address registration often completes within 1–3 business days. Delays occur when evidence is incomplete, there is a mismatch between the resolution and the application, or when additional clarifications are requested by the register.
Common Pitfalls
- Unreal or inaccessible address — risk of rejection and problems with the NRA, banks and counterparts.
- Missing written consent from the property owner where the attached contract or practice requires it.
- Mismatch between the UIC, company name and address across different documents.
- Filing with an expired or insufficiently described address contract.
Can Firmify Help?
Firmify is focused on fast and clear online company registration and document preparation for initial registration in the Commercial Register. Services for filing changes of circumstances (including an address change) are being developed — watch the product for upcoming modules that will facilitate the packaged preparation of application A4 and attachments.
Summary
Changing a company's address requires an owner's resolution (EOOD) or General Meeting minutes (OOD), application A15, evidence of the new address, a state fee (guideline 20.46 € electronic, 40.92 € on paper) and compliance with timelines of 1–3 business days with a correct package.
If you are starting a new company or want to organise the registration from scratch, begin here: register a company with Firmify. With Firmify you get structured steps, checks and automatically generated documents for initial registration — less administrative noise and a clearer connection to the EOOD guide and the general guide for starting in Bulgaria.