Immigration & residence
Visas, residence permits and the status of foreign nationals on every legal ground under Bulgarian and European law.
Learn moreLaw Firm · Sofia, Bulgaria
Legal solutions for your business in Bulgaria
50+ companies incorporated · 100+ immigration procedures
Clients from 10+ countries
About the firm
Your legal partner for settlement and business in Bulgaria
Global Lex Consulting is a law firm in Sofia supporting individuals and companies — Bulgarian and foreign — in starting a business, obtaining residence permits and building a long-term legal and tax structure in Bulgaria.
We have completed hundreds of immigration procedures on every legal ground. Our corporate department has incorporated dozens of companies for clients from over 10 countries, offering remote bank account opening on the basis of a power of attorney — so our clients do not need to travel to Bulgaria to register a company here. We also successfully represent clients before the competent Bulgarian courts: we have won numerous cases involving challenges to administrative acts, debt recovery from counterparties, and matters related to real estate acquisition.
- Company formation and remote bank account opening for foreign clients
- Residence and work permits on all legal grounds
- Tax planning and long-term legal structuring of your business
What we do
Specialised legal services
Comprehensive legal support across the areas that matter most to our clients.
Company formation
Incorporation of companies for foreign investors, including support with remote bank account opening.
Learn moreBulgarian citizenship
Advice and support on acquiring Bulgarian citizenship, including by naturalisation.
Learn moreReal estate
Due diligence, transactions and support with property acquisition for local and foreign clients.
Learn moreLitigation & representation
Defence and representation of clients before every court instance, arbitration and state authorities.
Learn moreCorporate & commercial law
End-to-end legal support for business — from incorporation to transactions, restructuring and ongoing advice.
Learn moreAll practice areas
Administrative & Public Law
Banking & Finance
Tax Law & Tax Planning
Environmental Law
Energy Law
Insurance Law
Data Protection
Immigration Law
Intellectual Property
Capital Markets
Competition Law
Corporate & Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Real Estate & Construction Law
Bankruptcy
Public Procurement
Consumer Law
Dispute Resolution
Mergers & Acquisitions
Telecommunications & Media
Labor & Social Security Law
Why us
A partner you can rely on
Proven experience
We specialise in immigration, corporate and litigation law and know how the institutions work in practice.
Personal approach
One dedicated contact who manages your case from the first consultation to the final result.
International clients
We serve clients from different countries in both Bulgarian and English.
Fast response
Clear communication and reliable timing at every stage of the work.
How we work
A clear process at every stage
01
Consultation
We clarify your situation, goals and the available legal solutions.
02
Analysis & strategy
We assess the risks and prepare the most effective action plan.
03
Execution
We prepare the documents, negotiate and handle communication with institutions.
04
Support
We remain available for updates and any follow-up questions.
Insights
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Judicial Partition of Real Property in Bulgaria
Where co-owners cannot agree on voluntary division, any of them may apply to the court for judicial partition.
ReadThe Revindication Claim: Protecting Property Rights in Bulgaria
Where someone has occupied your property and refuses to leave, the revindication claim under Art. 108 of the Bulgarian Property Act is the principal remedy.
ReadVoid Clauses in Consumer Credit Agreements
Penalty clauses and interest provisions in Bulgarian quick-loan agreements are frequently void for violation of good morals.
ReadDeclaring a Preliminary Contract Final
Where one party to a preliminary contract refuses to proceed to the final contract, the other may ask the court to declare it final.
ReadDetailed Development Plans under Art. 16 of the Spatial Development Act
Bulgarian law provides a mechanism under which a plot of land may change its boundaries through a planning procedure.
ReadThe new Personal Insolvency Act: Analysis and implications
The Personal Insolvency Act filled a longstanding gap — Bulgaria was the only EU Member State without a comprehensive personal insolvency regime.
ReadDigital nomad: residence in Bulgaria
A new ground for extended residence for foreign nationals working remotely for a non-EU employer.
ReadPermanent residence in Bulgaria through investment
An investment-based path directly to permanent residence, with citizenship eligibility after five years.
ReadResidence through a Trade Representative Office
Registering a Trade Representative Office of a foreign company is a popular route to residence in Bulgaria.
ReadGrounds for residence of foreign nationals in Bulgaria
Foreign nationals who wish to stay in Bulgaria for a longer period need an appropriate ground and a residence permit.
ReadResidence for foreign nationals who acquire property in Bulgaria
Foreign nationals who have acquired real estate above a certain statutory value may obtain extended residence.
ReadBulgarian citizenship by naturalisation on the grounds of Bulgarian origin
Persons of Bulgarian origin — established through an ascendant relative — may acquire Bulgarian citizenship through a facilitated form of naturalisation.
ReadEstablishment of Bulgarian citizenship under Art. 39 of the Bulgarian Citizenship Act
When a person is already a Bulgarian citizen by birth through a parent, but this fact has never been formally documented, a simplified procedure may be used.
ReadFamily reunification for foreign nationals residing in Bulgaria
A foreign national with lawful residence in Bulgaria may request family reunification, with status linked to that of the main applicant.
ReadEU Blue Card: highly qualified employment
A residence and work permit for highly qualified specialists from non-EU countries, with labour-market access on favourable terms.
ReadResidence as a family member of a Bulgarian national
A foreign national who is the spouse of a Bulgarian citizen or the parent of a Bulgarian child has the right to reside in Bulgaria on this ground.
ReadResidence and work: the single permit
A foreign national who wants to both reside and work in Bulgaria can, in many cases, obtain a single permit combining the two regimes.
ReadCommerce Act changes and the introduction of the euro
The introduction of the euro in Bulgaria directly affects commercial companies — capital, accounting and corporate documents.
ReadBuying real estate in Bulgaria as a foreigner
Foreign nationals may acquire real estate in Bulgaria, but constitutional restrictions apply to land.
ReadLegal due diligence in real estate transactions
Before buying a property, legal due diligence reveals the risks that are not visible from the listing — encumbrances, disputed ownership or zoning problems.
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