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2 WHY ESTONIA? Let the facts and figures speak themself! Stockholm Stockholm Helsinki Helsinki Tallinn Saint Saint Petersburg Petersburg Riga Riga

3 WHY ESTONIA? Let the facts and figures speak themself! Strong economy Emerging Nordic country with a strong, stable economy. Estonia is one of the fastest growing economies in Europe, with a GDP growth of 7.6% in 2011 and 3.2% in 2012, in contrast to the respective EU 27 perfomance of 1.5% and 0.3%. Estonia has the lowest level of sovereign debt relative to GDP in the EU, at 10% whereas in 2012 the EU 27 average was 85%. Estonia s government is committed to balanced budgets, and the country has an AA- credit rating. Estonia utilises to the fullest the trade, language and cultural links that the country s strategic location at the intersection of the European, Nordic and Russian markets provides.

4 Business WHY ESTONIA? Let the facts and figures speak themself! friendly environment Great business environment with a simple and transparent flat-rate tax system Estonia consistently scores high as a business-friendly environment. In the World Bank s Ease of Doing Business Index Estonia ranks 21st globally thanks to its business friendly policy-making and low levels of red tape and when considering only countries with small populations then Estonia ranks third. More importantly, within this index it ranks as the seventh best global location for cross border trading. The business environment is supported by a simple, transparent and stable flat-rate tax system, which encourages long-term value creation. There is no tax on retained profits, no capital gains tax, no withholding tax on interest or dividends and numerous double taxation treaties, facilitating efficient flows. Corporate tax of 21% is payable only on distributed profits no other taxation occurs.

5 WHY ESTONIA? Let the facts and figures speak themself! Modern technology Technologically advanced business platform with exceptional world class solutions Estonia benefits from a modern business and technological infrastructure. It ranks among the most wired and technologically advanced countries in the world. It marries world class IT skills with innovation and is a home for cutting edge E-Government, cloud computing, financial technology and cyber security solutions. Estonia is the location of NATO s Cyber Defense Centre of Excellence. E-commerce and e-government services are widespread as is the Internet access rate. Estonia is a model for how free Internet access encourages development. Registering a company in Estonia can be executed online in just minutes. Estonia ranks 22nd in the Global IT Report.

6 WHY ESTONIA? Let the facts and figures speak themself! Smart people Bright people with outstanding language, finance and IT skills Estonia possesses a skilled workforce with strong competences in languages, finance and IT. In terms Pay & Productivity Estonian workers are recognised for their commitment and values ranking eighth in the Global Competitiveness Report. Following recent reforms, Estonia also benefits from a highly efficient labour market with flexible regulations and low levels of unionisation.

7 WHY PETERBURI TEE 250 m TRAMMIPEATUS ÜLEMISTE CITY? SUUR-SÕJAMÄE SUUR-SÕJAMÄE 3 km JÄRVEVANA TEE In 2005 Ülemiste City was initiated with ambitious development visions that aimed to create something exceptional out of the 36 hectare former Dvigatel industrial territory. The vision was based on smart city conceptions. The mission was to develop the largest centre in the Baltic States for creativity and innovation that would have an international reach and be attractive as a knowledge based environment for work, development and living. Two-thirds of the Ülemiste City campus development is being undertaken by Mainor Ülemiste AS. One third of the campus has been developed by Technopolis Ülemiste AS, a firm that is 51% owned by the publicly traded Finnish commercial real estate and auxiliary services company Technopolis PLC. The remaining two-thirds of development is being undertaken by Mainor Ülemiste AS. KESKLINN SADAM TARTU MAANTEE ÜLEMISTE JÄRV LENNUJAAMA TEE TARTU MAANTEE LENNUJAAMA TEE LENNUJAAMA TEE EP85 KEEVISE EP35 EP35 EP35 EP35 EP35 LÕÕTSA LÕÕTSA R-kiosk EP90 EP35 EP EP KEEVISE VALUKOJA SEPISE LENNUJAAMA TEE SEPAPAJA EP90 2h TASUTA 2h TASUTA SEPAPAJA VALUKOJA SEPISE LENNUJAAMA TEE ÄÄSI Bussipea Rongipe Lennujaa Parkla EP90 Parkimis 2h TASUTA 2h tasut Invapark Jalgratta

8 CITY OF THE FUTURE Today the 36 hectares already contain m 2 of contemporary office space for 200 companies and employees. By 2025 there would be a total of m 2 in office space and m 2 for apartments as well as a sports complex, cultural centre, parks and cafes.

9 SMART CITY OF THE FUTURE location The complex benefits from a prime location, in close proximity to Tallinn-Tartu and Tallinn- St. Petersburg highways. Tallinn airport and the Ülemiste train station are only 700 and 300 meters away respectively The complex can be accessed from a number of Tallinn s boroughs via public transport routes, with the city centre a mere 10-minute car drive away

10 SMART CITY OF THE FUTURE environment Compact planning creates a high quality people friendly atmosphere Infratechnological and communication solutions are based on high-tech Buildings and other structures are energy efficient

11 SMART services CITY OF THE FUTURE Tenant services in a digital environment Solutions for personal development and training Solutions based on cooperative synergy, organizing of seminars, conventions, cooperative workshops and the like Leisure, recreation and health services Start-up support, Garage48 etc. Electric car rental, charging centres

12 SMART leadership CITY OF THE FUTURE The vision is based on a stable, long-term strategic perspective Continuous dialog with tenants will be maintained within the managerial and developmental activities We have a digital environment for dealing with all important matters

13 SMART inhabitants CITY OF THE FUTURE Knowledge based enterprises, organisations, NGOs and their motivated employees Students and resident interns Intelligent tourists, delegations from foreign countries and companies visiting Estonia

14 ÜLEMISTE CITY IN FIGURES Area: 36 ha Office space: m 2 Industrial space: m 2 Parking spaces: 2000 Companies: 200 Employees: 6000 Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences: 2000 students European School: over 90 pupils Kindergarden Kalli-kalli: max. 70 children

15 ÜLEMISTE CITY DEVELOPERS Technopolis Ülemiste AS main task is to develop one third of the 36 hectare Ülemiste City area. Technopolis Plc, which is listed on the Finnish stock market, owns 51% of Technopolis Ülemiste AS. Technopolis Plc is one of the largest Scandinavian companies specialized in developing business real estate and providing support services for highly knowledgeable companies. Technopolis Ülemiste AS is home to about 150 companies with a total of 6000 employees. Technopolis Ülemiste AS Ülemiste City Lõõtsa 6, Tallinn Tel: tallinn@technopolis.ee

16 ÜLEMISTE CITY DEVELOPERS Mainor Ülemiste AS In 1899 heavy machinery facory Dvigatel was established. Mainor Ülemiste is successor of Dvigatel with objective to build a contemporary city district in the place of the 36- hectare territory of former Dvigatel factory as a new home for innovative and knowledge-driven companies. The new district called Ülemiste City highly values inspiration something that no creative people or successful businesses can do without. AS Mainor Ülemiste is a company that creates new type business environments following the Smart City concept. The main owner of AS Mainor Ülemiste is AS Smart City Group. Mainor Ülemiste AS Ülemiste City Lõõtsa 6, Tallinn Tel: info@mainorulemiste.ee

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