VAT Registration in Bulgaria

VAT is the part of running a Bulgarian company where founders most often make mistakes, in both directions. Some register too early and get monthly paperwork they don’t need. Others register too late, sometimes without knowing it, and later have to pay VAT on invoices that were sent without it. Our VAT registration service starts with the most important question: do you need VAT, and if yes, which registration and from when. Then we do the registration for you.

When VAT registration is needed

From 2026 a Bulgarian company must register for VAT when its turnover in the calendar year goes over €51,130. After that, there are only 7 days to apply, and the company counts as registered from the day after the threshold was passed.
But for many of our clients the turnover is not the real question. You often need a VAT number much earlier, for example when:
your company sells services to businesses in other EU countries
your company pays for services from EU companies, like software, advertising or freelancers
your company buys goods from other EU countries above €10,226 per year
you sell goods online to private customers across the EU
Each of these situations has its own type of registration and its own rules. We explain the details in our article about when you need to register for VAT in Bulgaria.

What is included

A review of your business: what you sell, to whom, and from where you buy
A clear answer if you need VAT now, later, or not at all
Advice on voluntary registration, when it makes sense and when it doesn’t
Choosing the right type of registration for your case
Preparing and submitting the application to the National Revenue Agency
Following the process with the tax office and answering their questions
Making sure your invoices and monthly VAT returns are set up correctly from day one

How long it takes

After the application is submitted, the tax office usually decides within about two weeks. Sometimes they ask for more documents or want to check the company first, which can take a bit longer. If your registration is mandatory because of the threshold, the important thing is to act quickly, and we can file within a day or two once we have your information.

After the registration

A VAT registered company files a VAT return every month by the 14th, also in months without sales. If you use our accounting service, this is part of the monthly work and you don’t need to think about it. If you have your own accountant, we make sure they have everything they need from the registration.

Already registered, or want to leave VAT?

If your company is already VAT registered and you are not sure everything was done right, we can review your situation. And if your turnover has dropped and you want to deregister, we check if this is possible and handle the process.

Who is this for

This service is for owners of Bulgarian companies who work with clients or suppliers in other EU countries, sell online, or are getting close to the €51,130 threshold. If you are just starting your company, it’s best to look at VAT at the same time as the registration, so you don’t need to fix things later.

Let’s check your case

Tell us what your company sells, where your clients are, and roughly what turnover you expect. We will tell you clearly if you need VAT, which type, and from when.