Comprehensive legal support for businesses — from incorporation and investment to regulatory compliance and dispute resolution.
Who it is for
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Commercial and Corporate Law
We support businesses from incorporation through every stage of growth, restructuring or exit — with clear legal analysis and solutions aligned with our clients' commercial objectives.
What it covers
Incorporation of limited liability and joint-stock companies and branches of foreign entities
Transfer of shares in limited liability and joint-stock companies
Mergers, acquisitions and corporate transformations
Increase and decrease of share capital, including redenomination of capital in euro
Changes of management, registered address, business scope and shareholders
Joint ventures and shareholders' agreements
Legal due diligence of companies and assets
Drafting and review of commercial agreements
Legal opinions and participation in negotiations
Ongoing corporate housekeeping — general meetings, minutes, annual resolutions
Liquidation and insolvency proceedings
Frequently asked
How long does it take to register a new company in Bulgaria?
Once the documents are prepared and the capital is paid in, registration with the Commercial Register usually takes a few working days. The entire process — from the first consultation to registration — is typically completed within one to two weeks.
As one of the few law offices in Bulgaria advising systematically in the venture capital sector, we help founders and investors understand the investment process and the instruments through which it is carried out.
What it covers
Structuring investment rounds — pre-seed, seed, Series A and beyond
Drafting and negotiating term sheets
Investment agreements and shareholders' agreements (SHA)
Convertible loans and agreements for future equity
Variable capital companies — incorporation and conversion
Employee stock option plans (ESOP) and phantom shares
Investor due diligence and preparing start-ups for it
Secondary transactions and exits
Co-investments and investment syndicates
Frequently asked
What is a variable capital company in Bulgaria?
The variable capital company is a legal form introduced into the Bulgarian Commerce Act specifically for innovative start-ups. It allows more flexible admission and exit of shareholders and the issue of different classes of shares, which makes it well suited to attracting investors and to employee option plans.
Technology businesses move fast, and their legal framework must be equally agile. We build for start-ups and IT companies a solid foundation that withstands growth, investor scrutiny and expansion into new markets.
What it covers
Choice of legal form and incorporation of tech companies
Founders' agreements, vesting and cliff mechanisms
Assignment of rights in software and intellectual property
SaaS, licence and subscription agreements
Software development and IT outsourcing contracts
Terms of use, privacy and cookie policies for websites and apps
Compliance with e-commerce and consumer protection rules
Readiness for the EU Artificial Intelligence Act
Non-disclosure and non-compete agreements
Legal support when entering new markets
Frequently asked
Who owns code written by a freelancer?
As a general rule, copyright vests in the author of the work. Where software is created under a services contract, the rights must be expressly addressed in the contract. Without a clear clause the company risks not owning key parts of its own product.
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Employment
We help employers comply with all national requirements at every stage of the employment relationship — from hiring to termination — and build transparent and fair relationships with their teams.
What it covers
Employment contracts, job descriptions, declarations and amendments
Internal work rules and remuneration policies
Remote and hybrid work — contracts and internal policies
Termination of employment and settlement agreements
Disciplinary proceedings and internal investigations
Confidentiality and non-compete provisions
Hiring EU and third-country nationals
Registration as a temporary work agency
Employment law audits and day-to-day advice
Frequently asked
Is a written employment contract mandatory in Bulgaria?
Yes. Employment contracts must be concluded in writing, and the employer must notify the National Revenue Agency within the statutory deadline and in any event before the employee starts work.
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Immigration
We advise EU and third-country nationals on obtaining short-term, long-term and permanent residence in Bulgaria, and support employers in hiring foreign professionals.
What it covers
EU Blue Card for highly qualified professionals
Single residence and work permit
Intra-corporate transfers and posted workers
Long-term residence based on business activity and investment
Permanent and long-term EU residence
Registration certificates for EU citizens and their family members
Family reunification
Type D visa and consular assistance
Renewals, amendments and change of employer
Appeals against refusals
Frequently asked
What is the difference between an EU Blue Card and a single permit?
The EU Blue Card is designed for highly qualified professionals with higher education or equivalent professional experience and a salary above a set threshold. The single permit is the general employment regime for third-country nationals. The Blue Card usually offers more favourable conditions for changing employers and for family members.
Tax consequences often determine whether a transaction or structure succeeds. We advise businesses on the tax aspects of their operations and represent them in tax audits and disputes.
What it covers
Tax aspects of corporate transactions and restructuring
VAT registration and deregistration; intra-Community supplies
Withholding tax and application of double tax treaties
Permanent establishment and tax residence
Tax treatment of remuneration, options and dividends
Related-party transactions
Representation in tax inspections and audits
Administrative and judicial appeals against tax assessments
Tax opinions and requests for rulings from the National Revenue Agency
Frequently asked
Does a tax lawyer replace an accountant?
No. The accountant keeps the books and files returns, while the lawyer analyses legal issues, structures transactions and represents the client in disputes. The best results come from working together.
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Compliance and AML
Regulatory requirements for businesses grow every year. We build compliance systems for our clients that work — proportionate to risk, understandable to staff and defensible before supervisory authorities.
What it covers
Internal AML/CFT rules
Enterprise-wide risk assessment
Customer due diligence procedures (KYC/CDD)
Identification and registration of ultimate beneficial owners
Sanctions and politically exposed persons screening
Internal whistleblowing channels and procedures
Anti-bribery and conflict-of-interest policies
Cybersecurity compliance (NIS2)
Compliance health checks and staff training
Representation during inspections by supervisory authorities
Frequently asked
Who is an obliged entity under Bulgarian AML law?
The scope is broad and includes, besides banks and payment institutions, accountants, tax advisers, lawyers in certain transactions, real estate intermediaries, providers of registered office services, virtual asset service providers, high-value goods dealers and others. We recommend an individual assessment of your status.
Data protection is essential to every business. We prepare the documentation required to comply with Bulgarian and European legislation and advise clients on all matters relating to the processing of personal data.
What it covers
GDPR compliance audit and action plan
Privacy and cookie policies
Records of processing activities
Controller–processor and joint controllership agreements
Data protection impact assessments (DPIA) and legitimate interest assessments
International transfers and standard contractual clauses
Employee data processing and video surveillance
Data breach management
Responding to data subject requests
Support for outsourced Data Protection Officers (DPO)
Frequently asked
Do I need a Data Protection Officer?
The obligation applies to public authorities and where the controller's core activities involve regular and systematic monitoring of individuals on a large scale or large-scale processing of special categories of data. In other cases appointing a DPO is advisable but not mandatory.
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Intellectual Property
Trade marks and intellectual property are often a business's most valuable assets. We provide strategic advice on their registration, protection and commercial exploitation.
What it covers
Clearance and similarity searches
Registration of national, EU and international trade marks
Registration of industrial designs
Trade mark watch and alerts on conflicting applications
Filing and defending oppositions
Representation before the Bulgarian Patent Office and EUIPO in appeals
Litigation before the courts
Licence and assignment agreements
Copyright — commissioning and assignment agreements
Trade secret protection and customs enforcement
Frequently asked
How long is a trade mark registration valid?
Bulgarian and EU trade mark registrations are valid for ten years from the filing date and may be renewed indefinitely for further ten-year periods.
We advise on a wide range of real estate matters and provide our clients with creative and efficient solutions — from verifying title to completing the transfer and managing the property.
What it covers
Real estate due diligence
Legal support in sales and purchases
Drafting of preliminary agreements
Preparation of documents for notarial transactions
Assistance during negotiations
Residential and commercial lease agreements
Representation before administrative authorities
Structuring and advising on real estate acquisitions
Construction contracts and building rights
Frequently asked
Can foreigners buy property in Bulgaria?
EU and EEA citizens may acquire real estate, including land, on the same terms as Bulgarian citizens. Third-country nationals may acquire buildings and individual units, but their acquisition of land is restricted, which is why a Bulgarian company is often used.
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Dispute Resolution
We undertake civil, commercial and administrative cases and provide legal support and representation in court. We assess each situation and advise clients on the dispute resolution method best suited to their case.
What it covers
Pre-litigation negotiations and letters before action
Mediation and out-of-court settlements
Commercial litigation and shareholder disputes
Civil litigation — contractual and tortious liability
Summary payment proceedings and debt recovery
Appeals against administrative acts and penalty decisions
Employment disputes
Arbitration proceedings
Interim measures and enforcement
Frequently asked
Is it worth going to court?
The answer depends on the strength of the evidence, the amount of the claim, the solvency of the other party and the expected costs. We will make this assessment together with you at our first meeting.
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