Company Amendments in Stara Zagora
Introduction
Filing amendments with the Commercial Register is mandatory whenever company details change β address, manager, capital, name or business activity. In Stara Zagora this is done by submitting an A15 application to the Registry Agency.
The deadline is 7 days after the governing body adopts a resolution. Missing the deadline may result in administrative penalties.
Business Environment in Stara Zagora
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 β¬3β7/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.
Types of Amendments
The most common amendments requiring an A15 filing are:
- Change of address β when relocating the registered office or management address in Stara Zagora
- Change of manager β appointing a new or releasing a current manager
- Change of capital β increase or decrease of the registered capital
- Change of name β availability must be checked in the CR before filing
- Change of business activity β expanding or narrowing the registered scope of activity
- EUR redenomination β mandatory for all companies by the end of the transition period
Procedure and Fees
Steps to file an amendment in Stara Zagora:
- Adoption of a resolution by the governing body (minutes or manager's resolution)
- Preparation of the A15 application and accompanying declarations
- Notarisation of specimen signature (if changing the manager)
- Filing with the Registry Agency β online with a QES or at the counter
| Filing Method | Government Fee | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic (QES) | β¬20.46 | 3 business days |
| On paper (counter) | β¬40.91 | 5 business days |