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Introduction
The Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Macedonia (DCC) was established in November 2003 as an association.
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Macedonia a small country with great regional business potential! by
Peter J Bosse
Macedonia borders Bulgaria, Serbia, Greece, Albania and Kosovo, and
provides opportunities for business growth, now as it has in the past. Who wants to do business with South East Europe? They must go through
Macedonia first!
- >>>Location is just
one reason why Macedonia will be there place to locate your business.
Macedonian people are friendly, well educated and hard working, and the
costs doing business are among the lowest in Europe. It also has the best
infrastructure in this part of Europe: Macedonia has two international
airports and is only a couple of hours away from any European main
capital. The Macedonian multi-ethnical government is focusing on enabling
the business environment and foreign investment is a high priority.>> |
Macedonia is
treating investors as business VIPs! The government is also ensuring
safety on every level in the investment community. These are not the
only good reasons to invest in Macedonia. What is important for you in
having the best return on your investment?
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Good infrastructure! 2 airports, good roads with international
connections, high speed internet, ISDN, wireless internet WADSL covering over 80
percent of Macedonia!
Highly educated employees! Macedonian has an excellent education system, and
has created a talented work force. The connection between business and the
universities provides more advantages for employers!
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Low wage country! The average salary in Macedonia is still one of the lowest
in Europe and will remain that way as Macedonia has almost no inflation and the
Macedonian currency, Dennar, has proven to be very stabile. Other costs, for
building, taxes, etc. are also low.
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Candidate member of the EU! Macedonia is an official candidate for European
Union membership from the beginning of 2006. This gives the potential investor
an extra guarantee that laws are getting close to EU laws and that all
international warrantees in business agreements will be obtained.
Macedonia is at the final stage of a huge privatization process and more and
more monopolistic businesses are rapidly disappearing.
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Small country great potential market! All products produced in Macedonia can
be exported with no import duties to many surrounding countries! This has been
the agreement made in the 1990s between former Yugoslavs several former Soviet
Russian countries to eliminate import duties. Macedonia has low tariff
agreements from other countries in the region.
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The Dutch Chamber of Commerce (DCC) will continue to fill in a key role, as
it is our vision and goal to do so. We do believe in Macedonia's potential and
goodwill towards The Netherlands. Macedonia is a target country for The
Netherlands, and Dutch business can also expect strong support from the Dutch
government! Macedonia's biggest donor has been the Royal Kingdom of The
Netherlands, but still private investment is lagging when compared to the USA,
Germany, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Israel and others.
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With this, we as DCC can
help you in finding the right partner, buyer and market. The DCC is a
non-profit association, represents over 80 serious business members, and is
growing.
DCC has the largest business databank that spreads across the surrounding
borders! This databank is always available for our members. DCC also has
excellent contacts with the Dutch and Macedonian media due to its excellent
partnership and years of collaboration between the DCC and the media.
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We look forward to
meeting you and discussing your business growth opportunities.
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