Invest in Sofia, Bulgaria - Our services are free of charge

Set up your business in Sofia

Sofia Investment Agency is part of Sofia Municipality

Sofia Investment Agency offers a one-stop service for foreign companies, entrepreneurs and startups, looking to set up business in Sofia. We assist international companies in finding business opportunities in Sofia and provide all relevant information and guidance for setting up.

Our team will connect you with key local contacts, will help you assess the local business climate and will enhance the competitive advantages for your business in Sofia.

We will translate what local legislation means for your business and will deliver comprehensive benchmark and opportunity analysis within your industry.

Our services are free of charge

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What We Do

We support local and foreign businesses in building their success stories in Sofia.

Sofia Investment Agency is part of Sofia Municipality. Our services are free of charge.

Why Sofia

See the benefits you can get

Tailor-made solutions

Tailor-made solutions for locating your project, business or research activities in Sofia.

Information and analyses

Information and analyses relevant to establishing business activities in Sofia.

Benchmarking service

A comprehensive opportunity and benchmarking service. Quality-cost matrix compares Sofia with other locations in the region.

Facilitating contacts

Facilitating contacts and networks with potential partners, public authorities, research and educational institutions.

Assistance in setting up

Practical assistance in setting up a base in Sofia.

Aftercare programme

Aftercare programme to grow your business once you are here.

Startup Paradise

With 246 funding rounds, Sofia comes up third among CEE countries by number of VC rounds over the last 6 years, straight after Warsaw and Tallinn, according to Dealroom.co. Bulgaria is developing as a diversified tech hub with startups innovating across multiple industries.

Fastest growing tech centre

The State of the European Tech report in 2018 annaunced, that Sofia is racing against time and is now ranked 2nd among the top 10 fastest-growing tech centres in Europe.

Low Cost Effectiveness

In 2019, Sofia outperformed 52 locations worldwide and ranked first in terms of Cost Effectiveness in the “Fintech Locations of the Future 2019/20” ranking by fDi Intelligence.