Schengen entry will be positive for the business atmosphere in Bulgaria

An improved business situation will be among one of the benefits for Bulgaria is the country enters the Schengen agreement zone in the beginning or spring of next year. The abolition of the internal borders and the unified requirements as far as the goods are concerned will remove the barriers in front of Bulgaria and will alleviate the trade within the European Union. The implementation of the European standards that are applied at the outer borders will help the trade processes with third parties as well, as there will be control at one stop only and the faster transportation will be guaranteed. Besides that the border stops will be improved, as well as the quality of the services.

The local business in Bulgaria will enjoy a positive effect as well, since the companies will be able to offer their goods and services to the neighboring countries and the rest of the members of the Schengen zone. The customers will gain an access to alternative markets, will be able to use the nearby airports and will enjoy lower prices due to the competition. The entry of Bulgaria into the European border-free zone will have a positive effect on the trips from and to Bulgaria. People will feel free to travel around, without worrying for passport checks or waiting at the borders for hours.