For startups & founders

Your EU launchpad.
10% tax. €1 to start.

Launch your startup as a Bulgarian EU company. Access 450 million consumers, keep 85% of your profits, and save your runway for what matters — building your product.

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10%
Corporate tax rate
€1
Minimum capital
5 days
Registration time
27
EU markets accessible
Think twice about Delaware

Why European founders are choosing
Bulgaria over Delaware

Stripe Atlas made Delaware the default. But if your customers, team, or market is in Europe, a Bulgarian EU company might be the smarter choice.

Delaware C-Corp challenges
  • Double taxation trap — 21% federal + up to 37% personal = you lose 50%+ when you take money out
  • Expensive compliance — Delaware franchise tax, federal filing, state filing, registered agent, CPA, all adds up to $2-5K/year
  • Banking friction — non-US founders struggle to open US bank accounts, even with Mercury
  • Only for VC path — makes sense if you're raising from US VCs, overkill if you're bootstrapping
Bulgarian EOOD advantages
  • 14.5% total tax — 10% corporate + 5% dividend. No double taxation. You keep 85.5%.
  • ~€200/month total overhead — accounting, virtual office, and social contributions combined
  • Easy banking — Wise Business, Revolut Business, and Bulgarian banks all work smoothly
  • EU-native from day 1 — invoice EU clients at 0% VAT, hire across Europe, access EU grants

Quick comparison: startup-friendly jurisdictions

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Bulgaria
Corp. tax10%
Effective total14.5%
Min. capital€1
Setup cost€890
Monthly costs~€200
Setup time5 days
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Estonia
Corp. tax0%/20%
Effective total20%
Min. capital€2,500
Setup cost€500–1.2K
Monthly costs~€300
Setup time1–3 days
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Delaware
Corp. tax21%
Effective total~45%+
Min. capital$0
Setup cost$500
Monthly costs~$400+
Setup time2–5 days
Built for startups

Everything a bootstrapped founder needs

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Extend your runway

At 14.5% effective tax vs. 40%+ in most EU countries, you keep significantly more of every euro you earn. That's extra months of runway.

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EU-native invoicing

Invoice EU B2B clients at 0% VAT via reverse charge. Accept Stripe, Wise, and PayPal from day one.

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Hire across borders

Use your Bulgarian company to contract talent anywhere. Bulgaria's low social contributions (€70/month min) keep employment costs down.

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5-day registration

From application to registered company in 5 working days. No travel needed. Start invoicing immediately.

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60+ tax treaties

Bulgaria has double taxation agreements with 60+ countries including the US, UK, Germany, and all major markets.

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Scale when ready

Start as an EOOD (single-owner LLC). Convert to AD (joint-stock) later if you raise capital or add shareholders.

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"We considered Estonia and Delaware before choosing Bulgaria. The math was clear — at our revenue level, Bulgaria saved us over €20,000 in the first year alone. The registration process was smooth and entirely remote. Highly recommended for any bootstrapped founder building for the EU market."

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Daniel M.
SaaS founder, Berlin — previously on Stripe Atlas

Launch your startup the smart way

The Diamond package includes everything you need: company registration, VAT/VIES for EU invoicing, self-insured registration, and your company stamp. All government fees included.

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FAQ

Startup-specific questions

Yes, but with caveats. European VCs are comfortable with Bulgarian entities, and many funds explicitly invest in companies across all EU jurisdictions. However, US VCs typically prefer Delaware C-Corps. If your plan is to raise primarily from US investors, Delaware may be better. For bootstrapped startups, EU-focused companies, or those raising from European VCs, Bulgaria is an excellent choice. You can also create a US holding company later if needed.
Yes. A Bulgarian OOD (the multi-owner version of EOOD) can have multiple shareholders with defined equity splits. Share transfers are done via notarized agreement and registered with the Trade Register. For more complex equity structures (vesting, ESOP), you may want to consider converting to an AD (joint-stock company) or using a holding structure. We can advise on the best approach for your situation.
Bulgaria is a full EU member, which means your IP rights are protected across the entire European Union. You can register EU trademarks (EUTM) and EU designs through the EUIPO. Patents can be protected via the European Patent Office. Bulgaria also participates in all major international IP treaties (WIPO, Paris Convention, PCT). Your Bulgarian company holds IP the same way any EU company would.
Estonia's advantage is e-Residency (digital ID) and 0% tax on retained earnings. Bulgaria's advantages: lower effective tax when you take profits (14.5% vs 20%), lower minimum capital (€1 vs €2,500), and significantly lower ongoing costs (accounting, social contributions). Estonia is better if you plan to reinvest every euro and never take dividends. Bulgaria is better if you want to pay yourself — which most bootstrapped founders do.
Yes. As a Bulgarian EU company, you're eligible for Horizon Europe, EIC Accelerator, Eurostars, and other EU-level funding programs. Bulgaria also has national programs through the Innovation Fund and various operational programs. The Bulgarian startup ecosystem is growing, with access to local accelerators and co-working communities in Sofia and other cities.

Build your startup on
Europe's most efficient foundation

10% corporate tax. €1 to start. 450 million consumers. Register in 5 days.

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