Documents for Company Registration in Burgas
Introduction
Preparing the correct documents is a critical step when registering a company in Burgas. Errors in documents can lead to rejection by the Commercial Register and loss of the paid government fee.
In this guide we cover all required documents for EOOD, OOD and sole trader registration.
Business Environment in Burgas
Burgas (approximately 210,000 residents) is a major economic centre on the Southern Black Sea coast with developed tourism and oil refining. The city has over 25,000 registered companies, making it an active business centre.
Key Industries:
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Oil Refining & Energy
- Fishing & Aquaculture
- Trade
Office Rents: Average office rents in Burgas are β¬4β10/sq.m., which is competitive compared to other cities in the region.
Bank Branches: DSK Bank, Postbank and UBB have branches on Aleksandrovska St., Demokratsia Blvd. and in the Meden Rudnik district.
Notary Offices: Notaries are concentrated around Aleksandrovska St., Stefan Stambolov Blvd. and the Burgas Palace of Justice.
Documents for EOOD
To register an EOOD in Burgas you need:
- Articles of association β the core document defining the company's rules
- Resolution of the sole owner β to incorporate the company
- Specimen signature of the manager β requires mandatory notarisation of the manager's signature regardless of the filing method. Notary offices in Burgas are mainly in the central area around Aleksandrovska St..
- Declaration under Art. 13(4) of the CRRLEA β veracity of data
- Declaration under Art. 141(8) of the Commerce Act β by the manager
- Declaration under Art. 142 of the Commerce Act β no prohibition
- Bank certificate / deposit slip for the capital from the escrow account
- Other documents as applicable β e.g. power of attorney or proof of address
- Application A4 β for entry in the Commercial Register
Documents for OOD
For an OOD in Burgas the same documents are required as for an EOOD, with these differences:
- Partnership agreement instead of articles of association
- Minutes of the founding meeting instead of a sole owner's resolution
- Specimen signature and declarations under Art. 141 and Art. 142 of the Commerce Act from each manager
Document Preparation
You have two options for preparing documents in Burgas:
| Firmify | Lawyer | Do It Yourself | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | 15β30 min. | 1β3 days | 1β5 days |
| Cost | from β¬0 | β¬100β250 | β¬0 |
| Error risk | Minimal | Minimal | High |
| Up to date | Always current | Varies | Varies |
Signing the Documents
Registration documents in Burgas are signed in two ways:
- With a QES (qualified electronic signature) β documents are signed by the relevant parties: founders / partners, the manager and the applicant according to the specific document. We recommend a cloud QES from Evrotrust. Important: the manager's specimen signature requires notarisation even when filing electronically.
- On paper β documents are signed on paper, and the specimen signature must be notarised. Notary offices in Burgas are mainly in the central area around Aleksandrovska St..
Common Mistakes
Avoid these common mistakes when preparing registration documents in Burgas:
- Incorrect company name β check availability in the CR beforehand
- Incomplete declarations β all mandatory fields must be filled in
- Invalid address β the address must be real and you need a document proving legal basis for use
- Missing specimen signature β the most common reason for rejection
- Capital amount mismatch β the amount in the articles of association must match the deposit slip