2. 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. 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

3. The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel Content of presentation: Aims Team Activities Cooperation with Embassy of Israel in Bulgaria Development Steps Services for Members Content of presentation: Aims Team Activities Cooperation with Embassy of Israel in Bulgaria Development Steps Services for Members

4. The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel Aims The 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.

5. The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel Team The bodies of The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel shall be as follows: President, Chairman, Board of Directors President and Chairman: Mr. Avinoam Katrieli Board 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

6. The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel Activities Representing interests of Israeli and Bulgarian businessmen Treatment Legal Authorizations Processes needed for business activity Official Translations of Documentation needed for business activity Partnering Companies Check-ups for possible cooperation Support of Creation of New Business Entities – companies, NGOs etc. Guidance for Permits (Residence Permits, Work Permits) Taxation Services Support

7. The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel Activities Events and Business Activities Daily updates on: 1. Important Business Events 2. Important Business Opportunities 3. Cultural Events Daily 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)

8. 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 Countries Visits to Bulgaria: Business, Leisure, Medical Tourism Visits to Israel: Business, Leisure, Medical Tourism Business Representation according to specific needs

9. The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel Cooperation with the Israeli Embassy The 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

10. 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 forms Confirmation for member acceptance Membership Fee Payment

11. The Bi-National Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria Israel Services for Members Members: 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…

12. 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 activities Constant Professional Support Shortening of bureaucratic business processes Strengthening your status in front of government officials