Macroeconomic stability:
- Political and economic stability
- Sustained GDP growth of 4.7-4.9 % per year
- NATO membership achieved in 2004
- EU membership agreed for 1 January 2007
- Very competitive tax regime - 15% Corporation/Capital Gains tax as of 1 January 2005
- Well educated, highly trained English speaking workforce
- Strategic geographic location
Top tourist destination:
- Bulgaria voted No. 4 tourist destination worldwide by The Washington Post
- 22% average annual growth of tourist arrivals for 2002 – 2004
- 43% year-on-year increase in British tourists for 2003
- Rich historical and cultural heritage
- Easy access from Europe
Booming real estate sector:
- 25% price growth in the last 12 months
- Still lowest real estate prices in Europe
- Dramatic increase in demand for quality accommodation at Bulgarian resorts
- Bulgaria on the agenda of top European real estate investment funds