| Is Romania good for your business? - 21st october 2008 |
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4.20PM EU FUNDING AND STATE AID FOR INVESTORS IN ROMANIA Raymond Breden Director Taxation Services
British Romanian Chamber of Commerce 5.55PM DRINKS AND NETWORKING 7.00pm CLOSE Programme subject to change Strategically located in Central and Eastern Europe and with a population of 22 million people,Romania is the second largest market in the region and the UK’s fourth largest export market.The country’s economy is vibrant,fast developing and offers tremendous opportunities for foreign companies. UK exports of goods and services were worth £784m in 2006: a 300% increase compared with 1996. Romania is one of the most recent EU member states,joining the EU in January 2007. Romania’s EU accession has improved the country’s economic outlook: GDP growth was six percent in 2007 and hovered around 8.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2008. Romania offers foreign investors a highly skilled workforce at relatively low cost, substantial natural resources and an established industrial base.British businesses are among the leading investors in the country with direct investments worth more than three million euros. Romania’s government is also committed to improving the business environment by privatising state assets and adopting fair market rules. There are opportunities for British companies particularly in the following sectors: - Financial and Legal Services - Business Services - Construction - Education and Training - Transport - Tourism - ICT - Retail - Environment WHY ATTEND THIS SEMINAR This event offers delegates the opportunity to: • Meet experts on the Romanian market and hear the latest update on business opportunities for UK companies. • Network with other companies who already export to Romania. • Meet contacts who can help you to maximize your business |
COME AND MEET THE EXPERTS