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Firmify vs Lawyer vs DIY — Which to Choose?

Firmify vs Lawyer vs DIY — Which Should You Choose?

Criterion Firmify Lawyer DIY (yourself)
Document prep cost (EOOD) 39 EUR 100–250 EUR 0 EUR (+ your time)
Prep time 15–30 min 1–5 days hours–days
Risk of formal errors Low (templates + checks) Low Medium–high
Fit for standard EOOD/OOD Yes Yes (but expensive) Yes (if you know the process)
Complex cases (in-kind, licences) No — we point you to counsel Yes Risky
Filing at the Commercial Register You with QES Lawyer or you You

When Firmify is the best choice

Choose Firmify when:

  • You are registering a standard EOOD or OOD with cash capital
  • You want ready founding documents (articles/agreement, declarations, A4 checklist) without lawyer fees
  • You prefer a clear price and steps instead of hunting for templates
  • You will file electronically with a QES after a notarised specimen
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The state fee (28.12 EUR e-filing), notary and bank escrow fees are the same in all three options. The only difference is document preparation.

When a lawyer is the better choice

See a lawyer when:

  • You contribute in-kind capital (real estate, equipment, IP)
  • You have non-EU partners needing legalisation/apostille
  • The activity requires a licence (finance, healthcare, etc.)
  • You need non-standard clauses (vesting, veto, liquidation preferences)
  • You plan restructuring, merger or complex corporate design

In those cases the platform does not replace legal advice — Firmify covers the standard pack.

When DIY makes sense

DIY (preparing documents yourself from Commercial Register samples) is legally allowed. It fits if:

  • You have incorporated companies before and know the declaration pack
  • You have time to check every A4 field and attachment
  • You accept the risk of refusal and re-paying the fee on errors

For most first-time registrations DIY is slower and more stressful than Firmify, without saving state or notary fees.

Total cost comparison (EOOD, indicative)

Cost Firmify Lawyer DIY
Document preparation 39 EUR 100–250 EUR 0 EUR
State fee (e-filing) 28.12 EUR 28.12 EUR 28.12 EUR
Notary (specimen) ~3 EUR ~3 EUR ~3 EUR
Escrow account 5–15 EUR 5–15 EUR 5–15 EUR
Indicative total ~75–90 EUR ~100–185 EUR ~45–60 EUR + time

Quick decision table

If... Choose
Standard EOOD/OOD, cash capital Firmify
First company and you want low formal-error risk Firmify
In-kind, licence, complex partners Lawyer
You already know the Commercial Register process DIY (or Firmify for speed)

Related: Do I need a lawyer? · EOOD vs OOD · EOOD vs freelance

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. The law does not require a lawyer for a standard EOOD/OOD. You can use Firmify or prepare the documents yourself.

Both prepare founding documents. Firmify is cheaper and faster for standard cases; a lawyer is better for in-kind contributions, licences, and complex partnership terms.

No. The state fee, notary and bank escrow are the same. DIY only saves the preparation fee — in exchange for your time and refusal risk.

It is not mandatory by law for standard registration. It is recommended for in-kind capital, non-EU partners, licensing regimes, or complex clauses.

Related topics

Do I Need a Lawyer to Register a Company?→EOOD vs OOD in Bulgaria→EOOD vs Freelance — Which Is More Profitable?→How to Register a Company in Bulgaria→Company Registration Costs in Bulgaria 2026→

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