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INVEST IN SLOVAKIA – Pre\u0161ov region<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Slovakia is an ideal investment destination mainly because of its political & economic stability strengthened by the common European currency Euro, simple and fair taxation system incl. flat tax rate, availability of highly skilled and educated workforce offering the highest labour productivity in the CEE region with favourable labour costs and flexible Labour Code. Infrastructure that is growing steadily, large selection of industrial land and offices available for purchase or lease, harmonised investment incentives and high innovation potential for R&D projects are further assets of the country.
\nLast but not least, the country has a favourable location in the heart of the Europe, between East and West, and between Poland, Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic.
\nThe country\u2019s high and fast economic development serves to explain its having the highest GDP growth in the European Union in 2007 and the second highest in 2008. Because of the world economic crisis the GDP growth in 2009 was negative, but still Slovakia managed to maintain one of the best GDP growths in 2010 and 2011 in the EU. In 2012 Slovakia is expected to have the GDP growth in positive numbers again.
\nThe country enjoys positive ratings from international rating companies and gained the best position among the CEE countries in World Bank\u2019s Doing Business Report 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
\nCurrent best investment opportunities are observed in sectors R&D, Design & Innovation, Technology centres, ICT development, High-tech sectors and Tourism centres. Additional opportunities can be found in the traditionally strong sectors with the growth potential found in Slovakia: Machinery & Precision engineering, Automotive, Metallurgy & Metal processing, Electronics and Chemistry & Pharmacy.<\/p>\n

PRE\u0160OV REGION\u00a0 \u2013 \u00a0STILL A GREAT POTENTIAL FOR YOUR ENTERPRISE<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Basic data:
\nArea: 8 998 km2 (18,3% of territory of the SR)
\nPopulation: 800 483 (14,8% of population of the SR)
\nEconomically active population: 384 787 (47,7%)
\nMean age: 33,67 years
\nDensity of settlement: 88 inhabitants \/ km2
\nCapital of the region : Pre\u0161ov (92 720 inhabitants)
\nPre\u0161ov self-governing region is located in the north-east part of the Slovak Republic which is administratively divided into 8 regions.<\/p>\n

The Pre\u0161ov region by its area of 8 998 km2 takes 18,3 % of the state\u00b4s area – it is the second biggest in Slovakia.
\nWith its 800 483 inhabitants it is the most densely populated region of Slovakia.
\nThe long northern border of the region forms at the same time the state frontier with the Poland (360 km) and in the east the region borders on the Ukraine. This location gives the region a border character and underlines its potential for development of cross border cooperation.<\/p>\n

What is characteristic for Pre\u0161ov region ?<\/em><\/strong>
\nadvantageous geographic location \u2013 possibility of business cooperation with Poland and Ukraine,
\nnatural beauties sought out mainly for relax and health,
\ndiversified structure of economy,
\nlong term tradition in industrial production,
\ngeographical predispositions for development of enterprise,
\nrelatively low wage and production costs,
\nestablished foreign investors<\/p>\n

SWOT analysis of Pre\u0161ov region
\nStrengths<\/strong>
\nFavourable demographic development
\nMain transportation corridors allow connections to the Slovak national transportation system
\nHigh forest coverage of the area, strong potential of forestry
\nDevelopment of traditional industries and crafts
\nFree production capacity for placing new production (territory, human resources),
\nInternational airports in Poprad and Ko\u0161ice
\nQualified labour force – nice number of population with university education
\nFavourable conditions for development of tourism and additional services
\nSupplies of geo-thermal waters and mineral springs
\nWeaknesses<\/strong>
\nUnsatisfactory structure of industry and a rather low level of employed technologies
\nLimited investment possibilities of utilising disposable reserves of raw materials
\nInsufficient network of provided services
\nInsufficient level of transport and technical infrastructure
\nLack of financial resources to modernize production and implement new technologies \u2013 innovations
\nLack of initial and development investment
\nOpportunities<\/strong>
\nDevelopment of wood processing and furniture industry
\nVicinity of the international airport \u2013 variability of transportation possibilities
\nFinalising construction of national motorway network
\nPossibilities of cross border cooperation \u2013 formation of new working positions, in tourism above all
\nDevelopment of small and medium enterprises in services
\nIncreased interest in rural tourism
\nHarmonisation of study programmes at schools and universities based on a labour market analysis
\nUtilising natural potential of mineral and thermal springs for tourism, spas, geothermal energy for
\nheating and rural tourism development<\/p>\n

If you consider investing in Slovakia, we will gladly provide you the assistance.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We offer comprehensive consultancy services and up-to-date information regarding the investment
\nenvironment in Slovakia. Our scope of activities includes:
\nConsultancy regarding legislation, tax, customs and business conditions
\nConsultancy on setting up a new business
\nConsultancy regarding the contribution for new jobs created
\nSelection and offer of new real estate and brown-fields
\nSetting up and co-ordination of meetings with the representatives of the self-governmental bodies
\nRegional analyses
\nSector analyses
\nStudies of the investment environment
\nLooking up of appropriate suppliers
\nAssistance in the creation of joint ventures between Slovak and foreign companies
\nAftercare services for established companies\/investors<\/p>\n

“ For people, business and the region „<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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