How long does it take to change a registered address in Bulgaria?

The Trade Registry processes electronic filings within 1-3 business days. The total process — from preparing the sole owner decision to having the new address registered — typically takes 3-5 business days when handled by a lawyer.

Do I need a notary to change my company's registered address?

No. An address change does not require notarization. The sole owner decision (for an EOOD) or General Assembly minutes (for an OOD) and the amended Founding Act are prepared in simple written form. Notarization is only required for specific changes like ownership transfers.

Can I use a virtual office as my company's registered address in Bulgaria?

Yes. Bulgarian law allows the use of a virtual office, a law firm address, a co-working space, or even a home address as the company's registered address. The key requirement is that the address must be a real, physical location where official correspondence can be received — PO boxes are not permitted. You need a consent letter from the property owner.

What happens if my company's registered address is outdated?

An outdated registered address creates serious legal risks. Under Art. 50 of the Bulgarian Civil Procedure Code (ГПК), court documents sent to your registered address are deemed served even if no one is there to receive them. Similarly, under Art. 28 and Art. 32 of the Tax and Social Insurance Procedural Code (ДОПК), NRA notifications are considered delivered to the registered address. This means you could lose court deadlines or miss tax obligations without ever seeing the documents.

Is the process different if I move my company to another city?

No. The Trade Registry filing process is identical whether you are moving within the same city or to a different city. The same documents, fees, and timeline apply. The only practical difference is that your NRA territorial directorate may change — for example, from NRA Sofia to NRA Plovdiv — but this is handled automatically by the NRA based on the Trade Registry update.

Can my lawyer change the address remotely without me visiting Bulgaria?

Yes. If your lawyer holds a valid Power of Attorney that covers corporate amendments and Trade Registry filings, they can handle the entire address change process without your presence. The lawyer prepares the sole owner decision, amends the Founding Act, and files electronically using their qualified electronic signature (KEP). No new PoA is needed if the existing one is sufficiently broad.

How to Change Your EOOD's Registered Address in Bulgaria (2026)

Q: How much does it cost to change a company address in Bulgaria?

The state fee for filing the amendment with the Trade Registry is EUR 15 for electronic filing or EUR 30 for paper filing. Electronic filing is standard practice as it is faster, cheaper, and requires a qualified electronic signature (KEP). Lawyer fees for preparing the documents and handling the filing are additional.

Q: Is the NRA automatically notified when I change my company address?

Yes. The National Revenue Agency (NRA) receives automatic updates from the Trade Registry when your registered address changes. However, if your correspondence address for tax purposes differs from your registered address, you must separately notify the NRA within 7 days under Art. 28 of the Tax and Social Insurance Procedural Code (ДОПК).

Switching virtual office providers? Relocating to another city? Or did your old address become a liability with the NRA? Changing the registered address of a Bulgarian company is one of the simplest amendments you can make to your Trade Registry record. No notary required, no capital adjustments, no ownership changes. The entire filing takes 1-3 business days, costs EUR 15 in state fees, and the NRA is notified automatically. This guide walks you through every step: when an address change is necessary, what documents you need, what it costs, why the registered address matters more than most founders realize, and what to update after the change is registered.

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When to Change Your Address

The registered address (sede and adres in Bulgarian law) is a mandatory element of every company's Trade Registry record. It determines where the company officially receives correspondence from courts, the NRA, and other institutions. Here are the most common reasons businesses change their registered address.

Switching virtual office providers: Your current virtual office contract is expiring, the provider increased prices, or you are not satisfied with the mail handling service. Moving to a new provider means a new registered address.
Moving to a different city: Expanding operations from Sofia to Plovdiv, Varna, or Burgas. The process is the same whether you move within the same city or across the country.
NRA issues with the old address: If the NRA cannot deliver notifications at your registered address, they may flag the company as unreachable. Under Art. 28 and Art. 32 of the Tax and Social Insurance Procedural Code (ДОПК), notifications are deemed served at the registered address regardless — meaning you could miss critical tax deadlines without ever seeing the documents. Updating your address resolves this.
Lease expired at a physical office: The company's office lease ended and you are relocating to a new space, a co-working hub, or switching to a law firm managed address.
Using a home address temporarily: Some founders initially register their company at home. Once the business grows, they move to a professional address — a virtual office, a law firm address, or a dedicated office space.
Court or enforcement issues: If court documents are being served at an outdated address, you risk default judgments. Under Art. 50 of the Civil Procedure Code (ГПК), the registered address in the Trade Registry is the official service address for legal proceedings.

Step-by-Step Process

Changing the registered address follows the same general procedure as any other Trade Registry amendment — a sole owner decision (EOOD) or General Assembly resolution (OOD), an amended Founding Act, and electronic filing. The process mirrors a company name change in structure, and no notarization is required.

Secure the new address. Before filing anything, ensure you have a valid legal basis to use the new address. This means a lease agreement, a property deed (if you own the space), or a consent letter from the property owner. If you are using a virtual office or a law firm address, the provider will supply the consent letter. The address must be a real, physical location — PO boxes are not permitted under Bulgarian law.
Adopt the sole owner decision (EOOD) or General Assembly resolution (OOD). For an EOOD (single-member LLC), the sole owner issues a written decision to change the registered address. For an OOD (multi-member LLC), the General Assembly must pass a resolution approving the address change. Neither document requires notarization. The decision must state the old address, the new address, and authorize the amendment of the Founding Act.
Amend the Founding Act (or Company Agreement). The company's Founding Act (for an EOOD) or Company Agreement (for an OOD) must be updated to reflect the new registered address. Your lawyer prepares the amended document in its entirety — not just the changed clause, but the complete current version. No notarization is required for an address change.
Prepare the filing documents. Your lawyer prepares: (1) Application Form A4 for the Trade Registry, (2) the sole owner decision or GA minutes, (3) the amended Founding Act or Company Agreement, (4) a consent letter from the property owner of the new address (with a notarized signature on the consent letter or accompanied by a copy of the lease/deed), and (5) a declaration of true circumstances. The state fee is paid — EUR 15 for electronic filing or EUR 30 for paper filing.
File with the Trade Registry. Your lawyer submits the application electronically using a qualified electronic signature (KEP). KEP is mandatory for electronic filing. The registrar reviews the application and, if everything is in order, registers the address change within 1-3 business days. The new address immediately appears in the public Trade Registry database.

KEP requirement: Electronic filing with the Trade Registry requires a qualified electronic signature (KEP). Your lawyer uses their own KEP to file on your behalf. You do not need to obtain a KEP personally for this amendment. If your lawyer already holds a Power of Attorney covering corporate amendments, the entire process can be completed remotely without your presence in Bulgaria.

Documents Needed

An address change requires a small set of documents. The key addition compared to a name change is the consent letter for the new address.

#	Document	Notarization	Notes
1	Sole owner decision / GA minutes	Not required	Written decision (EOOD) or General Assembly resolution (OOD) approving the address change and authorizing the Founding Act amendment
2	Amended Founding Act / Company Agreement	Not required	Updated to reflect the new registered address. Must be a complete, current version with all clauses
3	Consent letter for the new address	Notarized signature	From the property owner, with a notarized specimen signature. Alternatively, a copy of the lease agreement or property deed may suffice
4	Application Form A4	Not required	Standard Trade Registry form for registering changes. Completed in Bulgarian
5	Declaration of true circumstances	Not required	Standard declaration under the Commercial Register Act attesting that the submitted information is accurate
6	State fee payment	N/A	EUR 15 electronic / EUR 30 paper. Payment receipt attached to the application

Consent letter tip: If you are moving to a virtual office or a law firm managed address, the provider handles the consent letter for you. If you are using your own property, you sign the consent letter yourself as property owner with a notarized specimen of your signature. If a co-owner exists, all co-owners must sign.

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Cost

An address change is one of the most affordable Trade Registry amendments. Here is what it costs.

State Fee

Electronic filing: EUR 15 — this is the standard approach used by lawyers filing via KEP
Paper filing: EUR 30 — filed in person at a Registry Agency office. Slower and more expensive; rarely used in practice

If the Trade Registry rejects the application (for example, because the consent letter is missing or improperly notarized), the state fee is not refunded. You must correct the issue and re-file with a new payment.

Lawyer Fees

A lawyer handles document preparation and Trade Registry filing. Lawyer fees for a straightforward address change are modest. The exact amount depends on whether the address change is bundled with other amendments.

Bundle your amendments: If you are planning other changes — such as updating your company name, adding a new business activity, or changing the manager — consider filing them together with the address change in a single application. You pay the state fee only once (EUR 15), regardless of how many changes are included. For more on name changes, see our guide on how to change your company name in Bulgaria.

Why Your Registered Address Matters

Many founders treat the registered address as an administrative formality. It is not. The registered address has direct legal consequences that can cost you money, court cases, and tax compliance.

NRA Deemed Served Rule (Art. 28 and Art. 32 ДОПК)

Under Art. 28 of the Tax and Social Insurance Procedural Code (ДОПК), the NRA sends notifications and tax assessments to the company's registered address as recorded in the Trade Registry. Under Art. 32 ДОПК, if the NRA's notification cannot be delivered at the registered address (because no one is there, the address is incorrect, or the company has moved without updating the registry), the notification is deemed served after a prescribed period. This means:

Tax assessment notices you never saw become final and enforceable
Deadlines to object or appeal start running — and expire — without your knowledge
Enforcement actions (bank account seizures, asset freezes) can follow

Court Documents (Art. 50 ГПК)

Under Art. 50 of the Civil Procedure Code (ГПК), the registered address in the Trade Registry is the official address for service of court documents. If a lawsuit is filed against your company, the court sends the claim and summons to the registered address. If no one accepts delivery, the court may appoint a representative at the company's expense and proceed with the case. You could receive a default judgment without ever knowing the lawsuit existed.

Real consequence: We regularly see companies that lost court cases or missed NRA objection deadlines because their registered address was outdated. By the time they discover the problem, the judgment or tax assessment is final. Keeping your registered address current is not optional — it is a basic compliance requirement.

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After the Change

Once the Trade Registry approves the address change, the new address is officially registered and publicly visible. However, the registered address appears in many places beyond the Trade Registry, and several require manual updates.

Automatically Updated

NRA (National Revenue Agency): The NRA receives automatic updates from the Trade Registry. Your tax registration updates to reflect the new address. If your company moves to a different city, the responsible NRA territorial directorate changes automatically — for example, from TD Sofia to TD Plovdiv. However, if your correspondence address for tax purposes differs from your registered address, you must separately notify the NRA within 7 days under Art. 28 ДОПК.
NSI (National Statistical Institute): Statistical registrations update automatically based on Trade Registry data.

Must Be Updated Manually

Bank: Notify your bank and provide a current Trade Registry extract showing the new address. The bank will update the account records. Processing time varies — typically 3-7 business days. Some banks may request a visit to the branch.
Accountant: Your accountant needs the new address immediately. All invoices issued after the address change must reflect the new registered address. Update invoicing software, templates, and automated billing systems.
Contracts and counterparties: Existing contracts remain valid — an address change does not affect contractual obligations. However, notify key counterparties and consider issuing an addendum to major contracts confirming the new address.
Virtual office provider (old): If you are leaving a virtual office, formally terminate the agreement and redirect any remaining mail. Some providers offer mail forwarding for a transition period.
Insurance policies: Notify your insurance providers (professional liability, property, health) to update the policyholder address.
Licenses and permits: If your company holds industry-specific licenses (e.g., a transport license, tour operator registration, or financial services license), notify the issuing authority. Some licenses require a formal amendment.
Company stamp and letterhead: Order a new company stamp if the address is printed on it. Update letterhead, email signatures, and website contact details.

For a comprehensive overview of all ongoing obligations, see our guide on EOOD annual obligations in Bulgaria.

"Can I just do this myself?" Technically, yes — if you have a Bulgarian KEP (qualified electronic signature) and are comfortable preparing legal documents in Bulgarian. In practice, most business owners use a lawyer because: (1) the application and all documents must be in Bulgarian, (2) an error means the state fee is forfeited and you must re-file and pay again, (3) the consent letter for the new address must be properly prepared and notarized, and (4) a lawyer can bundle the address change with other amendments in a single filing for one state fee. The lawyer fee is modest, and the risk of rejection drops to near zero.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to change a company address in Bulgaria? +

The Trade Registry state fee is EUR 15 for electronic filing or EUR 30 for paper filing. Electronic filing is standard. Lawyer fees for document preparation and filing are additional. If you bundle the address change with other amendments (name, activity, capital), you pay the state fee only once.

How long does it take to change a registered address? +

The Trade Registry processes electronic filings in 1-3 business days. Total process from start to finish — including document preparation and obtaining the consent letter — typically takes 3-5 business days when handled by a lawyer.

Do I need a notary to change my company's address? +

The sole owner decision, GA minutes, and amended Founding Act do not require notarization. However, the consent letter from the property owner of the new address requires a notarized specimen signature. If you are using a virtual office or law firm address, the provider handles this. If you own the property, you provide the consent letter with your notarized signature.

Is the NRA automatically notified of the address change? +

Yes. The NRA receives automatic updates from the Trade Registry. Your tax registration updates to reflect the new address. However, if your correspondence address for tax purposes differs from the registered address, you must separately notify the NRA within 7 days under Art. 28 of the Tax and Social Insurance Procedural Code (ДОПК).

Can I use a virtual office as my registered address? +

Yes. Bulgarian law allows the use of a virtual office, a law firm address, a co-working space, or a home address as the registered address. The key requirement is that it must be a real, physical location where official correspondence can be received. PO boxes are not permitted. You need a consent letter from the property owner with a notarized signature.

What happens if I do not update my registered address? +

An outdated registered address creates serious legal and tax risks. Under Art. 50 ГПК, court documents sent to your registered address are deemed served even if no one receives them — you could get a default judgment. Under Art. 28 and Art. 32 ДОПК, NRA notifications are also deemed served. Additionally, under the Commenda.io source, companies may face fines of up to EUR 250 for failing to update within the required timeframe.

Is the process different if I move to another city? +

No. The Trade Registry filing process is identical whether you move within the same city or to a different city. Same documents, same fee, same timeline. The only practical difference is that your responsible NRA territorial directorate may change — for example, from TD Sofia to TD Plovdiv — but this is handled automatically by the NRA.

Can my lawyer handle the address change remotely? +

Yes. If your lawyer holds a valid Power of Attorney that covers corporate amendments and Trade Registry filings, the entire process can be completed without your presence in Bulgaria. The lawyer prepares the sole owner decision, amends the Founding Act, obtains or prepares the consent letter, and files electronically using their KEP. For details on our address management service, see company address managed by lawyers.

Disclaimer: This article provides general guidance on changing a company's registered address in Bulgaria based on current legislation as of April 2026. Specific requirements may vary depending on company type and circumstances. All fees are in EUR (Bulgaria adopted the euro on January 1, 2026). This article does not constitute legal advice. For personalized guidance, consult a qualified Bulgarian lawyer. Last updated: April 8, 2026.