Bulgaria as a strategic hub for 3PL & export logistics
We help international companies leverage Bulgaria’s location, EU access, cost advantages, and logistics infrastructure to build efficient supply chains across Europe and beyond.
Strategic Location
Access to Europe, Türkiye, Asia and the Middle East.
Lower Operating Costs
Competitive labour, warehousing and logistics overheads.
EU Market Access
Free movement of goods, services and capital.
Multimodal Infrastructure
Road, rail, sea and air transport options.
The smart choice for your logistics base
Bulgaria connects major trade routes between Europe, Asia and the Middle East, while offering competitive operating costs and direct access to the EU single market.
Discover why BulgariaCorporate tax
One of the lowest in the EU.
Member State
Full access to the EU single market.
Black Sea Ports
Varna and Burgas — gateway to global markets.
Nearshoring Location
The ideal place to be closer to your markets.
From strategy to efficient operations
Evaluate Bulgaria as a logistics hub
We analyse your needs and assess the best logistics potential.
Select 3PL & outsourcing partners
We connect you with trusted local partners and providers.
Position the location and form the team
We help you establish operations and build the right local team.
Streamline cross-border supply chains
We optimise your logistics flow across markets and borders.
Your gateway between markets
A gateway between Europe, Asia and the Middle East
Direct access to key markets and global trade routes through the Black Sea and land corridors.
Scale your logistics operations with better margins
Lower costs, flexible operations and high-quality services support your growth and profitability.
Faster, smoother European distribution
EU & Schengen membership means fewer delays, simplified customs and faster delivery.
Why invest in Bulgaria?
Six reasons international companies choose Bulgaria as a base for logistics, manufacturing and export operations.
Political and business stability
- Bulgaria is a member of the European Union, Schengen, NATO and WTO.
- Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026, becoming the 21st member state of the eurozone.
- Bulgaria has one of the lowest government debts and budget deficits in the European Union.
Low cost of doing business
- Bulgaria has the most favourable tax regime in Europe.
- Corporate income tax rate is 10% — the lowest in the EU together with Cyprus.
- Personal income tax is 10%, flat rate.
- Depreciation time for computers and new manufacturing equipment is 2 years.
- 5% withholding tax on dividends and liquidation quotas (0% for EU tax residents).
- One of the most competitive labour costs in Central and Eastern Europe.
- Industrial electricity costs are about 70% of the European average.
Strategic location
- At the heart of the Balkans, Bulgaria is a strategic logistics hub served by five Pan-European corridors (IV, VII, VIII, IX, X).
- Part of the TRACECA programme, connecting Europe with the Caucasus and Central Asia.
- Four major airports: Sofia, Plovdiv, Burgas and Varna.
- Numerous ports along the Danube River.
Access to markets
Bulgaria’s location provides direct access to key markets:
- European Union — a zero-tariff market of 500 million people.
- CIS — a still underpenetrated market with high potential.
- Turkey — a zero-tariff market of nearly 80 million people.
- Middle East — a market with high purchasing power.
Human resources
- A well-educated, highly skilled and multilingual workforce.
- 62.2% of the population is of working age (approx. 4.6 million people).
- 60,000 students graduate annually from 51 universities.
- 98% of high school students study a foreign language, usually English; 73% study a second.
- 94% of schools have internet access.
Infrastructure
- 5 motorways.
- 230 railway stations equipped for cargo loading and unloading.
- 4 international airports.
- 2 major seaports on the Black Sea.
- 4 major river ports on the Danube.
- 60 industrial zones.
