Stimulating Regional Economic Growth through Free Economic Zones: Uzbekistan's Experience and World Practices

free economic zones (FEZ) economic growth foreign investments Uzbekistan international experience tax benefits customs preferences infrastructure support specialization of FEZ state support

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  • Dilobar Z. Khaitboyeva
    dilobarxatboyeva@gmail.com
    Department of Accounting, Analysis, and Audit, Tashkent State Agrarian University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
February 21, 2024

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The article is devoted to the analysis of free economic zones (FEZ) as a tool for stimulating economic growth on the example of Uzbekistan and comparison with international experience. The paper examines the main aspects of the functioning of FEZ in Uzbekistan, including the legal framework, tax and customs benefits, infrastructure support and specialization of zones. Comparative analysis with FEZ management practices in other countries, such as China and the UAE, identifies key success factors and possible areas for improvement for Uzbekistan. The article is aimed at researchers, politicians and practitioners interested in the development of FEZ as an instrument of economic policy.