The Bi-National Chamber of

Commerce Bulgaria Israel

The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel

In the constantly changing global reality along the development of ever stronger relations between Bulgaria and Israel emerged the need of a formal coordinating strategic body that will leverage and reinforce the economic and commercial cooperation between the countries.

The absence of such a body Today creates gaps, losses and slowdowns in the economic cooperation while on the other hand the potential is only growing.

Introduction

The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel

Content of presentation:AimsTeamActivitiesCooperation with Embassy of Israel in BulgariaDevelopment StepsServices for Members

The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel

AimsThe Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel is

created to support and strengthen the commercial and economic relations and brotherhood between the State of Israel and the Republic of Bulgaria;

The Chamber stands for development of the economic and humanitarian interests between Bulgaria and Israel.

The Chamber will represent, support and promote the economic interests of its Bulgarian and Israeli members as one.

The Chamber will act for practical solutions for integration and functioning of businesses in Bulgaria and Israel and will also perform as a connecting entity between businesses and government organizations.

The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel

TeamThe bodies of The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel shall be as

follows: President, Chairman, Board of Directors

President and Chairman: Mr. Avinoam KatrieliBoard of Directors:

Mr. Avinoam Katrieli – owner of many companies located in Bulgaria and other countries, right now creating a settlment of more than 3000 houses close to Sofia, a hotel and other projects for housing estates and businesses inside Sofia.

Mr. Emil Magrisso – businessman, PM of Green Plana

Secretary General: Mr. Emil Magrisso

The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel

ActivitiesRepresenting interests of Israeli and Bulgarian businessmenTreatment Legal Authorizations Processes needed for business

activityOfficial Translations of Documentation needed for business activityPartnering Companies Check-ups for possible cooperationSupport of Creation of New Business Entities – companies, NGOs

etc.Guidance for Permits (Residence Permits, Work Permits)Taxation Services Support

The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel

Activities Events and Business Activities

Daily updates on:1. Important Business Events2. Important Business Opportunities3. Cultural EventsDaily News Updates from Bulgaria in Hebrew and

from Israel in Bulgarian Tailor-Made Events according to the specific needs

and requests (product launch, companies, conferences, media conferences organization)

The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel

Activities Events and Business Activities

Assistance in organization of delegations – B to B, or accompanying delegations for G to G

Lobbying – supporting public relations activities for development of the Bulgarian market

Fund Raising for investments in business development Bulgaria-Israel Joint Ventures Creation for Third CountriesVisits to Bulgaria: Business, Leisure, Medical TourismVisits to Israel: Business, Leisure, Medical TourismBusiness Representation according to specific needs

The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel

Cooperation with the Israeli EmbassyThe Israeli Embassy will see in The Bi-National Chamber

of Commerce Bulgaria Israel a professional factor assisting and supporting the development and strengthening of the economic relations between Israel and Bulgaria

The Embassy of Israel will accompany and support the activity of the Chamber for its development in national level locally and will “open doors” and support finding solutions through all government organizations and bodies

The Chamber will work in full cooperation with The Israeli Embassy and the Economic Attache in order to develop cooperation between Bulgarian and Israeli businessmen

The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel

Process for Joining the Chamber

The businessman will present letter of intent to join the association

Introductory meeting with the Secretary General

Filling formsConfirmation for member acceptanceMembership Fee Payment

The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel

Services for MembersMembers: Members of the The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel

are Bulgarian and Israeli legal entities and businessmen

Services for Members: Law Services (such as Creation of Legal Entities, Properties Management

etc.) Accountant Services (such as Insurance Recommendations, Taxation

Services, Conduct of Audits etc.|) and financial (connection to banks, funds etc.)

PR Services (such as Daily News Updates, Media Conferences Organization etc.)

Project and Business Development (such as Marketing Research, Concept Development, Business Plan Development, Project Management etc.)

Others…

The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel

Why to be a member ?

To work in supporting environment Save expenditures and costs and accelerate

needed processes for business activitiesConstant Professional Support Shortening of bureaucratic business processes Strengthening your status in front of

government officials