Documents for Company Registration in Stara Zagora
Introduction
Preparing the correct documents is a critical step when registering a company in Stara Zagora. 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 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.
Documents for EOOD
To register an EOOD in Stara Zagora 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 Stara Zagora are in the central area of the city.
- 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 Stara Zagora 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 Stara Zagora:
| 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 Stara Zagora 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 Stara Zagora are in the central area of the city.
Common Mistakes
Avoid these common mistakes when preparing registration documents in Stara Zagora:
- 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