How do I register a nonprofit association in Bulgaria and open a bank account legally?

Hello,

Here is am overview of registering a youth sports association (сдружение с нестопанска цел) in Bulgaria, and the related banking requirements:

Registration steps

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   Choose a unique association name.

   
   


2. 
   

   Hold a founding meeting (minimum 3 founders).

   
   


3. 
   

   Adopt the Statute (Устав) and elect management/representatives.

   
   


4. 
   

   Submit documents to the Register of Non-Profit Legal Entities (online or on paper).

   
   


5. 
   

   Pay the state fee.

   
   

Required documents

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  Application Form A15

  
  


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  Statute (Устав)

  
  


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  Minutes from the founding meeting

  
  


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  List of founders with signatures

  
  


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  Decision/minutes appointing management and legal representative

  
  


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  Signature specimen(s) of the legal representative(s)

  
  

Bank account & signatories

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  A bank account is not required for registration.

  
  


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  When opening an account, banks typically require:

  
  
  
  
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    Entity identifier and registration documents

    
    
  
  
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    Statute

    
    
  
  
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    Minutes showing legal representation

    
    
  
  
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    ID of signatories

    
    
  
  
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    Signature specimens (often signed at the bank or notarized)

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Banks often request additional internal authorization/compliance forms.

  
  

If you would like professional assistance with drafting documents, filing the registration, or coordinating with the bank, I would be happy to help.

Best regards,
Simeon