1. Highly-skilled, multilingual workforce at Europe's most competitive wages

2. Stable and predictable business and political environment

3. EU membership

4. Free trade with the EU preferential trade partners, including EFTA, Turkey, Mediterranean countries[1], Western Balkan countries[2], South Africa, Mexico, Chili, etc.

5. 10% corporate income tax rate

6. VAT exemption on equipment imports for investment projects over EUR 5 million

7. Annual depreciation rate of 30% for machinery & equipment, 50% for new equipment used in new investments or expansion projects and 50% for software and hardware

8. Treaties for avoidance of double taxation with 61 countries

9. Agreements on mutual protection and promotion of foreign investment with 60 countries

10. Acquisition of land and property through a Bulgarian registered company with up to 100% foreign ownership

11. Fast administrative services through our agency.

12. Excellent climate, natural scenery, food and hospitality