Changing the registered address of a company in Bulgaria involves officially registering the new headquarters of the company in the Commercial Register. This action has legal consequences – institutions will use the new address for official communication. The change is required when there is a physical relocation of the office, a change in the company’s strategy, or when optimizing tax and administrative services. The law obliges companies to maintain up-to-date information in the registers, and failure to comply may result in fines or missed official correspondence. 💼
Why is the registered address important?
The registered address is the official seat of your company. All official correspondence from the National Revenue Agency, the Trade Register, and other institutions will be sent there. It must always be up to date.
What documents are required?
To change your registered address, you need:
- A decision of the General Meeting of shareholders or, if it’s a single-owner company, a written resolution by the owner;
- An updated Articles of Association reflecting the new address;
- A completed application to the Trade Register, signed by the company’s manager with an electronic signature or submitted through an authorized lawyer.
Where to file?
The change must be filed with the Bulgarian Trade Register. The process is done online through the Registry Agency portal or on paper at their office.
What about timing?
The change takes legal effect once it is entered in the Trade Register. Normally, registration is completed within a few business days.
What to keep in mind?
If your company is VAT registered, you must also notify the National Revenue Agency. In addition, banks, suppliers, and clients should be informed about the change of address to avoid miscommunication.
📊 Additional information on changing the company address
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Registration fee | 15 BGN online / 30 BGN on paper (Art. 16, item 2 of the Tariff to the Commercial Register Act) |
| Processing time | Up to 3 business days after submission |
| Who signs the application? | The company’s manager or an authorized representative with a notarized power of attorney |
| Is a notarized signature required? | It depends on the type of company – an EOOD does not require it, but an OOD often requires it for changes |
| Can registration be rejected? | Yes – if documents are incomplete or there are discrepancies |
| Most common reasons for rejection | Lack of power of attorney, unsigned resolution, incorrect address |
| Is a new lease agreement required? | Yes – when moving to a new property, it must be provided as evidence |
| Do you need to notify the municipality? | No directly – notification to the NRA and the Commercial Register is sufficient |
| Sanctions for failing to make the change | Fine from the NRA (Art. 276, para. 1 of the Tax-Insurance Procedure Code), delivery refusal, lost mail |
To summarize:
- Prepare the shareholder resolution and updated Articles of Association;
- Submit the application to the Trade Register;
- Inform the tax authorities, your bank, and business partners.
Changing the company address is an administrative step that carries important legal consequences. With clear requirements and short deadlines, the process is easily manageable. T&G Consulting will assist you with document preparation, submission to the Commercial Register, and notifying the relevant institutions. 🗂️
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