EFFICIENT.

DEVELOPED.

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Why Plovdiv?

EFFICIENT.

Among the TOP 10 cities with best FDI strategy and cost-effectiveness according to fDi intelligence.

DEVELOPED.

Industrial heart of Bulgaria with a well-organized cluster of global leading manufactures and industry suppliers, and a booming IT&BPO destination.​

CONNECTED.

Strategically located as an intersection point of three Pan European Corridors linking Europe with Asia.

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Your new investment destination

Plovdiv is the hotspot for the development of the new Bulgarian industry and an attracting point for foreign direct investments. The success formula consists of a mixture between high quality of life, a well-developed educational network and expanding human resources.
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Fixed 10% corporate tax, numerous investor incentives, easy and fast company registration, no VISA requirements for EU citizens and a single point of contact and an all-in service package for investors.

One of the fastest growing industrial zones in Southeast Europe, with more than 200 local and international companies, and over 71 000 employed in the sector. Rapidly growing IT&BPO destination with over 7000 employees and a hotspot for freelancers.

Well-developed, modernized, digitalized and diversified school educational system, with leading dual education profiles and over 42 000 students. А network of 8 universities, with 35 300 students and advanced business, engineering, language and IT fields – also contributes to Plovdiv’s growing economy.

Great work-life balance, unique atmosphere, rich range of cultural, sport and leisure activities and low cost of living compared to other European cities, all make Plovdiv one of the most attractive places to live and work in Southeast Europe.

Local Economy

Plovdiv is among the most preferred nearshoring destinations in Southeastern Europe in both the manufacturing and service sectors, which has significantly transformed its local economy structure. 

€4.9 billion/year (GDP)

€900 million/year (CapEx)

Due to the business-friendly environment, manufacturers in the city and the region expand their production capacities and/or open new factories almost every year.

Local Economy

Plovdiv is among the most preferred nearshoring destinations in Southeastern Europe in both the manufacturing and service sectors, which has significantly transformed its local economy structure. 

€4.9 billion/year (GDP)

€900 million/year (CapEx)

Due to the business-friendly environment, manufacturers in the city and the region expand their production capacities and/or open new factories almost every year.

Industrial Leader

The region is home to some of the fastest growing industrial zones in Southeast Europe. Plovdiv is an established leader in Automotive and Mechatronics with the local added value amounting to 1/5 of the same for the country.

71 000 jobs

+200 companies

35% of the local added value

Thanks to its strategic location and excellent connectivity, the region has also established itself as a leading transport and logistics center.

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Booming Technology Center

This is the most dynamically developing sector in the local economy with potential to reach 12 000 employees in the next 3 to 5 years.

2nd IT&BPO destination

8000 jobs

+200 companies

A well-developed network of school and higher education institutions aids the development of the sector by producing highly skilled bi- or multilingual talent in sectors such as IT, finance, accounting, legal studies, electronics, etc.
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