Do I Need a Lawyer to Register a Company?
Do I Need a Lawyer?
Short answer: No, for a standard registration of an EOOD or OOD, a lawyer is not necessary. The law does not require the involvement of a lawyer — you can prepare the documents yourself or with a platform like Firmify. A lawyer is recommended for more complex cases.
| Scenario | Is a lawyer needed? |
|---|---|
| Standard EOOD with 1 owner | No |
| OOD with 2–3 partners, cash capital | No |
| In-kind contribution (non-cash) | Recommended |
| Foreign owner outside the EU | Recommended |
| Specific licensing regime | Yes |
| Corporate restructuring | Yes |
When You DON'T Need a Lawyer
In most cases, company registration is a standard administrative procedure. If you fall into any of the following situations, a lawyer is not necessary:
- You're registering an EOOD with one owner and cash capital
- You're registering an OOD with 2–3 partners, clear shares, and cash capital
- You know what name and scope of activity you want
- You don't plan complex clauses in the Articles of Association
The documents generated by Firmify cover the standard requirements of the Trade Register. They are based on current legislation and have been tested with real applications.
When It's Better to Have a Lawyer
There are situations where legal advice is recommended or even necessary:
- In-kind contributions — if you are contributing non-cash capital (real estate, equipment, intellectual property), the procedure is significantly more complex
- Foreign partners outside the EU — additional documents, apostille, and legalization may be required
- Specific activities — financial services, insurance, medical activity, and other licensing regimes require additional preparation
- Complex relationships between partners — if you want non-standard clauses in the Articles of Partnership (vesting, right of first refusal, liquidation preferences)
- Corporate restructuring — mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs
Cost Comparison
| Expense | With a lawyer | With Firmify |
|---|---|---|
| Document preparation | 100–250 EUR | 39 EUR (EOOD) / 59 EUR (OOD) |
| State fee (e-filing) | 28 EUR | 28 EUR |
| Notary (specimen) | ~3 EUR | ~3 EUR |
| Escrow account | 5–15 EUR | 5–15 EUR |
| Total for EOOD | ~100–185 EUR | ~75–90 EUR |
The state, notarial, and bank fees are the same regardless of whether you use a lawyer or Firmify. The only difference is the fee for document preparation.
The Alternative: Firmify
Firmify is built specifically for standard registration cases — it covers EOODs and OODs with cash capital, generates all the necessary documents, and guides you step by step through the process.
What's included:
- Automatic generation of the Articles of Association / Articles of Partnership
- Resolution / Minutes of the Founding Meeting
- All mandatory declarations
- Application A4 for the Trade Register
- Instructions for signing and filing
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the law does not require a lawyer for EOOD or OOD registration. You can prepare the documents yourself or use a platform like Firmify.
Lawyer fees are typically between 100–250 EUR for an EOOD and up to 300 EUR for an OOD, excluding government fees.
Firmify automatically generates articles of association, declarations, minutes, and application A4 — the same documents a lawyer would prepare. The difference is in price and speed.
The law does not require a lawyer for standard registration. It is recommended for complex cases: in-kind contributions, non-EU foreign partners, specific licensing regimes, or corporate restructuring.
All guides
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- Corporate Tax in Bulgaria — 10% Flat Rate Guide
- How to Register an EOOD in Bulgaria — Full Guide
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- Documents for Company Registration in Bulgaria
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