Who is the seminar aimed at?
Yorkshire businesses, whether new to export or experienced in international trade, who want to gain a better understanding of the opportunities to grow their business in Bulgaria, a better assessment of the risks involved, how to mitigate them and a better awareness of how UKTI can support their international growth strategy.

Companies will have an opportunity at the event to gain access to legal expertise provided by DLA Piper’s Julian Mathews, network with H.E. Steve Williams, British Ambassador to Bulgaria and participate in one-to-one meetings Tanya Koicheva, Head of the UKTI British Embassy Team in Bulgaria.

Bulgaria offers significant opportunities to grow your business:

• UK products highly valued
• 10% corporate tax
• Friendly people with English widely spoken in business circles, especially by younger people
• Similar business culture to the UK
• Skilled labour at competitive price with lowest operating costs in the EU
• Access to neighbouring markets
• A decade of sustained economic growth

Bulgaria received funding of over EUR 12 bn in 2007-13 and is invested in:

• Renewable Energy
• ICT
• Waste and waste water
• Waste management
• Training & Development of Human Resources
• Infrastructure Development – Rail & Road networks

How do I register?

To participate in the seminar please contact UKTI on 01226 735440.  Please specify whether you would like to participate in a one-to-one meeting with Tanya Koicheva, Head of UKTI British Embassy Team Sofia. 

Demand is likely to be high and one-to-one appointments will be allocated on a first come first served basis.  There is a small event charge of £30 + VAT. Deadline for registrations is Wednesday, 17th February. 

*Please indicate on the separate booking form if you would like an appointment with Tanya Koicheva.

Appointments are limited and will be taken on a first come, first served basis.

 Bulgaria Business Partnership Flyer 

Bulgaria Business Partnership Booking Form