Compare jurisdictions side by side
See 2 or 3 jurisdictions side by side: all-in cost for year 1 and year 2, headline tax, audit, registers and time to form. Bulgaria is a good fit for 10% flat EU corporate tax. Lithuania is a good fit for fintech / EMI licensing.
| Comparing2 jurisdictions |  Bulgaria |  Lithuania |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Year 1 all-in | BulgariaUS$2,290 | LithuaniaUS$2,290 |
| From year 2 | BulgariaUS$1,650 | LithuaniaUS$1,650 |
| 3-year cost (Starter) | BulgariaUS$5,590 | LithuaniaUS$5,590 |
| Tax & reporting | ||
| Headline tax | Bulgaria10% | Lithuania17% (0% / 7% for qualifying small companies) |
| Annual audit | BulgariaIf large | LithuaniaIf large |
| Public register | BulgariaPublic | LithuaniaPublic |
| Setup | ||
| Type | BulgariaOnshore | LithuaniaOnshore |
| Entity | BulgariaEOOD / OOD | LithuaniaUAB |
| Minimum directors | Bulgaria1 | Lithuania1 |
| Legal system | BulgariaCivil | LithuaniaCivil |
| Time to form | Bulgaria1–2 weeks | Lithuania1–2 weeks |
| Best for | Bulgaria10% flat EU corporate tax | LithuaniaFintech / EMI licensing |
A green tick marks the stronger value in a row. Prices include government fees and, for Singapore, the resident director a non-resident needs. Yearly costs the law requires but that we quote separately are named under the figure; rows with such costs show no tick. Headline tax rates are a summary; your specialist confirms how they apply to you before you pay.
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AI answers from OCC’s published prices & facts · no sign-upWhich one for your situation
You need a business bank account soon
Any of them can work. We introduce you and prepare the application; the bank decides.
You want a lower running cost
Bulgaria, from US$1,650 a year based on published year-2 prices.
You only hold shares or other assets
Any of them can hold assets. Your home country may still tax the income, so check that first (confirm with your specialist).
You need it fast
Bulgaria, typically 1–2 weeks after KYC approval.
Need both? Some owners hold one company under another. We quote the whole structure as one package.Get a structure quote
General guidance based on headline rules, not tax or legal advice. Your specialist confirms how tax residency, substance and banking apply to you before you pay.