Doing Business in Vidin
The Vidin Economy
In Vidin Province, export revenue made up 12.39% of company sales in 2024, and foreign investment reached €605 per person. Unemployment in the province averaged 14.53% in 2025.7
In September 2026, a Vidin entrepreneur became the majority owner of the pump maker Vipom, the former state machine-building plant. The new owner plans to keep, modernise and expand production and to use the site, which has rail and road links, for warehousing and cargo handling.6
Industrial Parks
Industrial Park Vidin, owned and run by the National Company Industrial Zones, lies on the bank of the Danube near a river cargo port, a railway station and Danube Bridge 2. It covers 308,824 m² in 19 plots for production and storage of 4 to 38 decares.3
Industrial Park Vidin South is a private park on part of the former Vidahim tyre factory site, owned and run by VN Investzone. It covers 608,117 m², was registered in 2023 and is a general Type A park, with no specialisation of production activities. In February 2025, the operator sought a contractor for BGN 24.5 million of new water, road and power infrastructure under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, due by 30 June 2026.4,5
| Park | Operator | Area |
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| Industrial Park Vidin | National Company Industrial Zones | 308,824 m², 19 plots |
| Industrial Park Vidin South | VN Investzone | 608,117 m² |
Source: InvestMap: Industrial Park Vidin; InvestMap: Industrial Park Vidin South3,4
Workforce and Salaries
- Unemployment in Vidin Province averaged 14.53% in 2025, and 68.2% of residents aged 20–64 were employed.
- 21.8% of the province’s residents aged 25–64 have a university degree.
- The average gross salary in Vidin Province was €944 a month in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Source: Institute for Market Economics: Regional Profiles, Vidin Province; Ministry of Labour and Social Policy: Labour market bulletin, fourth quarter of 20257,2
Transport and Location
Industrial Park Vidin lies at a crossroads between two borders: Serbia by land and Romania by water. It is close to a river cargo port, a railway station and Danube Bridge 2. Motorways and first-class roads made up 13.36% of the road network of Vidin Province in 2025.3,7
Registering a Company in Vidin
Bulgaria has one national Commercial Register, so a company based in Vidin can be filed online from anywhere with a qualified electronic signature, or on paper at the Registry Agency’s Vidin office. After registration, the company deals with the Vidin office of the National Revenue Agency for tax and VAT, and with Vidin Municipality for local taxes and fees.8,9
| Office | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Registry Agency, Commercial Register | 1 Bdintsi Sq., room 425, 3700 Vidin | 0700 121 07 |
| National Revenue Agency, Vidin office | 12 Shesti Septemvri St., 3700 Vidin | (094) 690 402 |
| Vidin Municipality | 2 Bdintsi Sq., 3700 Vidin | 0700 20 956 |
| Vidin Chamber of Commerce and Industry | 19–21 Tsar Aleksandar II St., 3700 Vidin | (094) 60 05 56 |
Source: Registry Agency: Commercial Register contacts; National Revenue Agency: Vidin office; Vidin Municipality: Contacts; Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Regional chambers8,9,10,11
The full steps, documents, fees and timings are in the guide to registering a company in Bulgaria.
Step by step
How to register a company in Vidin
Register an EOOD or OOD based in Vidin: choose the details, arrange a Vidin address, prepare and notarise the documents, pay in the capital, file with the Commercial Register and register with the Vidin tax office.
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Choose the company details
Choose an EOOD or OOD, select the business activity by NACE code and set the capital. The legal minimum capital is €1.
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Arrange a Vidin address
Provide a registered address in Vidin, supported by a lease, title deed or serviced-office contract.
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Prepare and notarise the documents
Prepare passport copies, the founding act or articles of association, proof of the address and a declaration of beneficial owners. The manager’s consent and specimen signature must be notarised.
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Pay in the capital
Pay the capital into a capital account and obtain the bank’s certificate that it has been paid in.
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File with the Commercial Register
File online with a qualified electronic signature, or on paper at the Registry Agency office at 1 Bdintsi Sq., room 425, Vidin.
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Register with the Vidin tax office
Register employees, and VAT when required, with the National Revenue Agency office at 12 Shesti Septemvri St., Vidin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vidin a good place to set up a business in Bulgaria?
Vidin has 33,127 residents and lies on the Danube between Romania and Serbia, next to Danube Bridge 2. It has two registered industrial parks, one run by the National Company Industrial Zones and the private Vidin South park.
How do I register a company in Vidin?
A Vidin company is registered in the national Commercial Register, online with a qualified electronic signature or on paper at the Registry Agency office at 1 Bdintsi Sq., room 425. The online state fee is €28.12, and the company number usually follows in 3–7 working days. Tax and VAT matters are then handled by the National Revenue Agency office at 12 Shesti Septemvri St..
Which industrial parks are in Vidin?
Industrial Park Vidin, run by the National Company Industrial Zones, covers 308,824 m² in 19 plots of 4 to 38 decares. Industrial Park Vidin South, run by VN Investzone, covers 608,117 m² on the former Vidahim site.
What is the average salary in Vidin?
The average gross monthly salary in Vidin Province was €944 in the fourth quarter of 2025.
How is Vidin connected?
Vidin is linked to Romania by Danube Bridge 2 and borders Serbia by land. Industrial Park Vidin is close to a river cargo port and a railway station.
Sources
- City Population, from the NSI register of populated places: cities of Bulgaria
- Ministry of Labour and Social Policy: Labour market bulletin, fourth quarter of 2025
- InvestMap: Industrial Park Vidin
- InvestMap: Industrial Park Vidin South
- Capital: The private Vidin South industrial park seeks a builder
- BNR Vidin: A new owner takes over the former machine-building plant in Vidin
- Institute for Market Economics: Regional Profiles, Vidin Province
- Registry Agency: Commercial Register contacts
- National Revenue Agency: Vidin office
- Vidin Municipality: Contacts
- Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Regional chambers
Figures checked 15 October 2026. Prepared by InvestBulgaria for general information. Figures come from the sources listed; check addresses and opening hours with each office before you visit.
