Accounting for Companies in Stara Zagora

Every company in Bulgaria is legally required to maintain accounting records. For EOOD and OOD in Stara Zagora this means hiring an accountant or accounting firm — or keeping your own books if you have the qualifications.

Stara Zagora is a centre of the Thracian Plain with developed energy, agriculture and food processing industries, with a variety of accounting firms serving both local and foreign companies.

Stara Zagora (approximately 140,000 residents) is a centre of the Thracian Plain with developed energy, agriculture and food processing industries. The city has over 11,000 registered companies, making it an active business centre.

Key Industries:

• Energy
• Agriculture & Agribusiness
• Food Processing
• Mechanical Engineering

Office Rents: Average office rents in Stara Zagora are €3–7/sq.m., which is competitive compared to other cities in the region.

Bank Branches: DSK Bank, UniCredit Bulbank and Postbank have branches on Tsar Simeon Veliki Blvd. and around Beroe Square.

Notary Offices: Notaries are located mainly along Tsar Simeon Veliki Blvd., near the Municipality and in the area of the District Court.

When choosing an accountant in Stara Zagora, consider the following:

• Experience with your type of business — IT, trade and services each have different specifics
• VAT competence — if you are or plan to be VAT-registered
• Online access — ability to work remotely and exchange documents digitally
• Reviews and recommendations — seek feedback from other entrepreneurs in Stara Zagora
• Transparent pricing — a clear monthly fee with no hidden charges

Approximate accounting service prices in Stara Zagora:

Key accounting obligations for a company in Stara Zagora:

• Maintain accounting registers — journal, general ledger, trial balance
• Monthly VAT returns — by the 14th (if VAT-registered)
• Social security declarations — by the 25th
• Annual tax return — by 30 June
• Annual financial statements (AFS) — filed with the CR by 30 June