Company formation abroad, with a real office behind it.
We register companies for foreign founders in Bulgaria, Dubai, Spain and Greece, then help with the bank account and tax.
Jurisdictions
Three bases inside the EU, one in the Gulf.
Bulgaria
10% corporate tax, EU member, euro since 2026
Company formation in Bulgaria
United Arab Emirates
0% then 9% corporate tax, no personal income tax
Company formation in UAE
Spain
25% corporate tax, 15% for qualifying new companies
Company formation in Spain
Greece
22% corporate tax, 5% on dividends, EU and euro
Company formation in GreeceBulgaria, the UAE, Spain and Greece, side by side.
Headline figures only. Each country page explains the conditions. The right choice depends on where you live, where you sell and how you pay yourself.
| BulgariaEOOD | United Arab EmiratesFree zone or mainland | SpainSL | GreeceIKE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate tax | 10% | 9% above AED 375,000 | 25%, 15% for new companies | 22% |
| Dividends | 5% | 0% | 19%, lower under treaties | 5% |
| VAT | 20% | 5% | 21% | 24% |
| Usual company type | EOOD (limited company) | Free zone company (FZ-LLC) | SL (limited company) | IKE (private capital company) |
| Minimum capital | EUR 1 | Set by each free zone | EUR 1 | EUR 1 |
| Registration time | 1 to 3 weeks | 1 to 2 weeks | 6 to 8 weeks | 1 to 4 weeks |
| Often chosen for | EU base, flat 10% tax | International trade, UAE residence | Selling to Spanish customers | Founders moving to Greece |
Rates as of . Registration times cover the company only; the UAE figure is for a free zone licence. A bank account usually takes a further 1 to 8 weeks, sometimes longer. Your home country may also tax dividends. Sources: PwC Tax Summaries for Bulgaria, the UAE, Spain and Greece, plus the official sources listed on each country page.
What we handle, from registration to yearly renewals.
Company formation
We agree the company type with you, draft the documents and file them under your power of attorney.
Registered office
A physical office address in each country, never a PO box. We receive, scan and forward the company's mail.
Corporate bank account
We prepare the documents banks ask for and apply with you. Each bank decides, so no one can guarantee approval.
Tax and VAT registration
Tax numbers for the company, then corporate tax and VAT registration when the law requires it.
Residence and golden visas
Residence permits in Bulgaria and Spain, UAE residence, Green and Golden visas, and EU golden visas such as Greece's.
Accounting and renewals
Bookkeeping, annual accounts, tax returns and renewals, through local accountants in each country.
How company formation works, step by step.
Registration usually happens remotely, under your power of attorney. Banks often want to meet you, and a UAE residence visa needs a visit.
Talk
A call about your business, where you live and your customers. We recommend a country and company type.
Prepare
You send passport copies and sign a power of attorney. We draft the documents and arrange official translations.
Register
With partner lawyers, we file with the registry or licensing authority, then register the company for tax.
Apply
We prepare the bank file with you and follow the application until the bank decides.
Run
Your contact person looks after the registered office, mail, accounting and yearly renewals.
Why Montana
A real registered office, not a PO box.
We arrange a physical office address for your company in the country where it is registered. Our team works from our head office in Montana, Bulgaria, which can be your Bulgarian company's registered address.
- Registered office in Bulgaria, the UAE, Spain or Greece
- Mail received, scanned and forwarded to you
- Filings made by our own team and partner lawyers
- Meetings at our head office in Montana
Common questions about company formation abroad
Which country is best for setting up a company: Bulgaria, Dubai, Spain or Greece?
It depends on where you live, where your customers are and how you pay yourself. In short, Bulgaria is an EU base with a flat 10% corporate tax, Dubai suits international trade and UAE residence, Spain suits selling to Spanish customers, and Greece suits founders moving there. On the first call we compare the options for your case and tell you plainly which one we would choose.
Can you provide a registered office address for my company?
Yes, in all four countries. A registered office is the company's official address in the business register. Bulgarian companies can use our head office in Montana. For Greek companies we arrange an office in Athens, for Spanish companies an office in Marbella, and for Dubai companies the flexi-desk (shared desk) or office the licence requires. It is never a PO box, and we receive, scan and forward the company's mail.
Do I need to travel to set up a company abroad?
Usually not for the registration itself, and you do not need to live in the country. In all four countries our team and partner lawyers can file under your power of attorney. Banks are different: in Bulgaria and the UAE they usually want to meet you or the manager in person, and some banks in Spain and Greece do too. A UAE residence visa also needs a visit.
How long does it take to set up a company abroad?
Allow 1 to 3 weeks in Bulgaria, 1 to 4 weeks in Greece, 1 to 2 weeks for a UAE free zone licence once documents are complete, and 6 to 8 weeks in Spain by the ordinary procedure. A UAE mainland licence often takes several weeks. These times cover the company only. The bank account usually takes a further 1 to 8 weeks, sometimes longer.
Can you open a business bank account for my company?
Yes, we help you apply, but no one can guarantee approval, because each bank makes its own decision. We prepare the documents banks ask for, such as source of funds and ownership details, and follow the application through. In the UAE, a member of our team joins you at the bank meeting. Typical times are 1 to 4 weeks in Bulgaria, 2 to 4 weeks in Greece, 2 to 8 weeks in the UAE and 4 to 8 weeks at a traditional Spanish bank.
Will setting up a company abroad reduce my taxes?
Only if the structure fits the tax rules of the country where you live. A company managed day to day from your home country can be treated as tax resident there. The UAE, for example, does not tax salaries or dividends paid to individuals, but your home country may if you are still tax resident there. We tell you plainly when a structure will not work.
Can I still get a golden visa in Greece or Spain?
In Greece, yes; in Spain, no. Spain abolished its golden visa with effect from 3 April 2025. Greece still offers residence to non-EU investors. For property, the threshold is EUR 800,000 in Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and larger islands, EUR 400,000 elsewhere, and EUR 250,000 for converting commercial buildings to homes or restoring listed buildings. We check which route fits your plans and handle the documents and application.
How much does it cost to set up a company abroad?
It depends on the country, the company type and the services you need, so we do not publish a single price. After the first call we send a written quote for your case, covering the services you choose. Book a call and tell us where you live, what the company will do and whether you need residence.
Contact
Tell us what you are planning.
Book a call. We recommend a country and send a written quote, and one contact person stays with you to the yearly renewals.