Lex Europa · Licensed Bulgarian Lawyer
Register an official representative office of your foreign company in Bulgaria and obtain residence as its appointed representative.
Legal service from
EUR 10,000
Typical timeline
3–5 months
01
We review your nationality, background, family and goals to confirm eligibility.
02
You receive a written plan with the recommended route, costs and timeline.
03
We prepare the company documents and register the office with the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
04
We prepare and file the representative's visa and residence applications.
05
You receive a residence permit as the office's representative, renewable over time.
10%
Flat corporate tax
Schengen
Full Schengen member
Euro
Currency since January 2026
5 years
To permanent residence; citizenship subject to naturalisation rules
It is an official representation of a foreign company, registered with the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It may not perform commercial activity itself.
Yes, an operating foreign company is required. We review its documents during the assessment.
Yes, family members can generally apply for residence based on the representative's permit.
Residence permits are issued for a fixed period and can be renewed while the office remains active.
No. Official state fees are paid directly to the competent authorities.
Tell us about your situation. A licensed Bulgarian lawyer will reply personally, usually within one business day.
Lex Europa is a private law practice. We are not affiliated with or acting on behalf of any Bulgarian or EU government authority. Official state fees are paid directly to the competent authorities. Official information: Ministry of Interior (mvr.bg) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mfa.bg).