Residency and visas in Bulgaria

A company in Bulgaria and the right to live there are separate matters. EU and EEA citizens and nationals of other countries follow different procedures, and the route also depends on whether you will work in the company, invest in it or simply own shares. Immigration rules change, so a provider should confirm the current requirements in writing before you pay.

Ask whether the firm prepares the whole application or only part of it, whether a lawyer signs off, how long it expects the process to take and what happens if the authority asks for more documents. Compare the fees with what is included, such as translations and appointments.

33 firms list residency or visa help for Bulgaria: 14 accounting firms, 11 corporate services providers and 8 law firms, the highest share of law firms and corporate providers among Bulgarian services. English is offered by 30 and Bulgarian by 28. Real estate is the industry named most often, by 9 firms, and 29 of the 33 work with foreign clients. Return to the Bulgaria guide for the company side.

Firms offering residency and visa support in Bulgaria

ACC Ltd.

Accounting firm · Boutique firm

Plovdiv

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +6 more

Languages: English · German

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ASD Group

Accounting firm · International network

Sofia

  • Company formation
  • Tax compliance
  • VAT
  • +4 more

Languages: English · French · Spanish · Portuguese …

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Firma BG

Accounting firm · Medium-sized firm

Sofia

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +6 more

Languages: Bulgarian · English

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Profirms

Corporate services provider · Boutique firm

Sofia

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +6 more

Languages: English · Bulgarian

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9 more firms offering residency and visa support in Bulgaria

Frequently asked questions

Does owning a Bulgarian company give me the right to stay?

Not on its own. Residency depends on your nationality and your situation. Ask a qualified adviser which route applies before you rely on the company for it.

Can an accountant handle my residence application?

Some firms do, often with a partner lawyer. Check who is responsible for the filing, and ask for the scope and fee in writing.

Other services in Bulgaria

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Setting up a company in Bulgaria: the guide and every firm

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules, rates and fees change: check them with the official sources linked on this page or with a qualified adviser before you act.