At the present stage of the development of the world economy, the development of economic policy features that contribute to the socio-economic sustainable development of regions and their radical implementation into real life is becoming increasingly important every day. Increasing the possibilities of attracting foreign direct investment in the spheres and sectors of the economy, modernization of industrial enterprises, introduction of advanced foreign equipment and technologies into production is largely due to the creation of special economic zones, including small industrial ones. Based on this, the chosen research topic is becoming relevant today.

This article provides information on the concept of free economic zones (SEZ), methods of their organization and use, and information on the fact that free economic zones are one of the effective forms of investment activity and stimulation of investment activity. Also, information on increasing investment activity based on the wide involvement of local and foreign investors contributing to the stable growth of the economy of individual regions and the country as a whole was analyzed.