The Mother of all Deals

The recently signed trade agreement between the European Union and India — described by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as “the mother of all deals” — marks a historic step forward in economic cooperation between two of the world’s largest markets.
For European and Indian businesses alike, the agreement opens a new chapter of trade, investment, and long-term strategic partnership.

Why this agreement matters for businesses

India is one of the fastest-growing major economies globally, while the EU remains the world’s largest single market. The new agreement is expected to:

Reduce trade barriers and simplify market access
Encourage cross-border investment
Strengthen supply chains between India and the EU
Create new opportunities across technology, services, manufacturing, and innovation

For Indian companies in particular, the agreement significantly improves the conditions for entering and operating within the European market.

A growing opportunity for Indian companies in the EU

As trade flows accelerate, many Indian companies are expected to establish a direct presence within the European Union. Having an EU-based company allows Indian businesses to:

Trade freely across the EU single market
Serve European clients locally
Strengthen credibility with EU partners, banks, and institutions
Operate within a stable and predictable regulatory framework

The strategic question is no longer whether to enter the EU market, but how and where to do so efficiently and compliantly.

Why Bulgaria stands out as the optimal EU entry point

Among EU member states, Bulgaria offers a particularly attractive framework for international businesses seeking to establish an EU presence:

Full access to the EU single market
Competitive corporate and dividend tax environment
A stable legal framework aligned with EU regulations
Efficient administrative procedures
A strategic location bridging Europe and Asia

For Indian companies in particular, the agreement significantly improves the conditions for entering and operating within the European market.

How ZaraConsult supports Indian companies entering the EU

Entering the EU market requires careful planning, proper structuring, and ongoing compliance.
ZaraConsult supports international businesses by:

Assisting with the preparation and coordination of company establishment in Bulgaria
Advising on legal, tax, and operational structuring
Providing ongoing accounting, tax compliance, payroll, and advisory services
Supporting long-term operations in full alignment with EU and OECD standards

Our role is to help Indian companies navigate the European business environment confidently, transparently, and sustainably.

Looking ahead

The EU–India trade agreement is expected to significantly accelerate business activity between the two regions in the coming years. For Indian companies considering expansion into Europe, now is the right moment to plan a structured and compliant entry into the EU market.

Bulgaria offers a strong starting point — and with the right local partner, the opportunities created by “the mother of all deals” can be fully realised.