Klaipėda Free Economic Zone
Tax free area in Lithuania
The Klaipėda Free Economic Zone (shortened to Klaipėda FEZ) (Lithuanian: Klaipėdos laisvoji ekonominė zona) is a designated economic area in Klaipėda, Lithuania. It was established in 1996 and officially launched in 2002. The zone spans approximately 4.12 km2 (1.59 square miles) and hosts manufacturing and logistics companies and their associated activities. The zone is linked with regional road and rail infrastructure that provides connections across Lithuania and neighbouring European countries.
History
The Klaipėda FEZ was established in 2002 and is managed by the Klaipėda FEZ Management Company (Lithuanian: Klaipėdos LEZ Valdymo Bendrovė), a private limited liability company. Approximately 60% of the Klaipėda FEZ Management Company is owned by the Baltic Fund, an investment fund financed by foreign investors, while the remaining shares are held by city enterprises, municipalities, and the Government of Lithuania.
The Pierre J. Everaert Family Trust became the zone's largest private shareholder, holding a significant minority stake in the Klaipėda FEZ Management Company.
European Union accession negotiations initially created regulatory uncertainty for the zone. This mainly concerned whether Lithuania's tax incentives would remain compatible with EU rules on state aid and competition. In 2003, it secured a major investment commitment when Indorama Ventures announced plans to invest €80 million in a plastic production facility.
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