We support local and foreign investors in every step of building their success story in our city, free of charge
We support local and foreign investors, free of charge
Invest Sofia is the investment promotion and business development agency of Sofia . Our mission is to support Sofia as an innovative, intelligent and green city, an attractive and preferred place to start and grow your business, scientific and R&D activities.
We offer a one-stop service for foreign and local companies, startups, and existing companies. We help them launch or accelerate in Sofia. We assist local businesses to expand to foreign markets.
Invest Sofia is part of Sofia Municipality. Our services are free of charge. Our services cover every stage of setting up a business — ranging from initial data collection and analysis to office location and expert team.
Free support at every stage
Consultations on the requirements of local and national laws.
Business analysis and assessment of opportunities in a specific industry.
Relevant contacts and advice on labor market and human resources.
Advice for real properties for office, commercial, or industrial purposes.
Sofia Municipality incentivizes investors through the Class C certification program.
Public-private partnerships.
Assistance in the financing of start-ups by EU funds, municipal funds, and other support.
Opportunity of municipal land purchase without tender for Class C investors.
Collaboration among the administration, businesses, and academia.
Integrated assistance from the city government and fast-growing companies
Sofia IS is the first city initiative in Bulgaria that unites the local administration and independent local and international consulting companies with successful operations in the capital. Under the programme, the city government and established Sofia-based enterprises help together new investors become part of the vibrant business ecosystem in our city.
Sofia IS provides integrated services for investor inquiries and free-of-charge step-by-step assistance in the process of starting operations in the city.
In the Sofia IS network, free assistance to new investors is provided by companies with expertise in business analysis, financial and legal consulting, labor market, and real estate.
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Your fast track to administrative services
Invest Sofia, on behalf of Sofia Municipality, provides a Green Card to investors, entrepreneurs, and startups operating on the territory of the municipality. The Green Card supports innovative enterprises not covered by the Investment Promotion Act (IPA).
The card authorizes investors to receive upon request free and accelerated assistance for:
- Informational and administrative services that will accelerate the investment project implementation
- Legal and administrative mediation
- Networking with potential partners, with the active participation of Invest Sofia during the meetings
- Project implementation opportunities analyses and step-by-step guidance on the necessary actions
Will help you build your success story
Teams of local and international firms with a total portfolio of over 80 companies will guide you through all necessary initial activities.
Cushman & Wakefield Forton is a leading commercial real estate advisory company providing business property services to investors, corporate clients and banks.
A leading company in human resources, talent acquisition, temporary/permanent personnel management, career guidance, and outsourcing.
For more than 15 years a trusted partner for tailor-made HR solutions in various industries with offices in several European countries.
Industry-focused assurance, tax, and advisory services. Present in Bulgaria since 1992 with around 250 professionals.
HR solutions for businesses of all sectors. Proven expertise in helping organizations launch or expand their operations.
A stylish class-A coworking with five locations in Sofia. A vibrant ecosystem of professionals and startups. Host of 700+ events.
A leading Bulgarian provider of corporate risk management, insurance brokerage, and human resources solutions.
Graphic design, video, multimedia and business services — transforms complex information into understandable content.
Specializes in connecting high-end companies with the right talent. Operates in Bulgaria, France, UK, Egypt and Israel.
Corporate real estate advisory firm — services to tenants and investors, transaction and property management.
Exclusive serviced office and networking space in the heart of Sofia. Partner of the French-Bulgarian CCI and BBBA.
Bulgarian brokerage company specializing in business real estate — offices, retail, industrial space, and land.
A communications and strategic marketing agency with extensive experience in brand management and image-making.
Preparation and management of projects under EU and other funding programs. Marketing services and corporate strategies.
Helps HR and Legal departments save time and resources on employee relocation with digitalized document handling.
Recruitment, employee retention, and training. Consulting on administrative regulations and accounting services.
Human Capital Management consultant for Life Science & Healthcare — clinical trials, pharmaceuticals, biotechnologies.
An innovative career platform connecting employers with passive job seekers. Chat, video interviews, employer branding.
Construction project management — planning, investment management, team coordination.
A global leader in permanent and temporary employment with offices in over 80 countries. In Bulgaria since 2006.
Eager to set up your new business in Sofia?
Drop us a line! Let us guide you through every step of your investment plan. You will receive guidance tailored to your needs, for free.