Non-governmental Organisations (NGO)

Two forms of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are popular in Bulgaria:

  • Association, which is established by three or more persons. Management bodies are general meeting and management board.  
  • Foundation, created by a unilateral deed of establishment with notary certified signatures. Minimum number of founding persons is not required. The foundation has a management body: a director or management board.  Concerning the activities performed, the NGOs are in public benefit or in private benefit. There are additional requirements with respect to NGOs in public benefit. 

We offer the following services:

  • Consultations on issues related to the legal framework of the NGOs, including possibilities of carrying out additional business activities 
  • Registration and further changes of associations and foundations in the Non-Profit Legal Entities Register kept by the Registry Agency