Why RSEZ?
In 2019, in the survey conducted by the "fDi Magazine", edition of the popular British newspaper "Financial Times", Rēzekne Special Economic Zone has been commended in three categories "Expansions”, "Talent Pool”, "Incentives”
Our advantagesSix reasons why to choose RSEZ
Location
Significant crossroads of transport corridors in Latvia with direct access to international markets with more than 500 million consumers.
Tax incentives
Significant tax incentives and support to RSEZ enterprises.
Proficient administration
Efficient, client and results-oriented RSEZ administration, as well as consultation services to enterprises that perform or plan to perform commercial activity within the territory of RSEZ.
Support
State and municipality support in the implementation of investment projects, consultations on selection of real estate appropriate for entrepreneurship.
Attractive environment
High-quality, contemporary and attractive environment for work and recreation in Rēzekne and Rēzekne Municipality.
Skilled labour force
Responsible and professional labour force in a region with long-standing industrial traditions and access to high-quality higher and vocational education.
Informative material
Find out more about our advantages in the booklet of Rēzekne SEZ
Services
Providing information
RSEZ Authority provides information on the environment of commercial activity and its most essential aspects in Latvia and RSEZ — description of economic situation, tax policy, legislation environment, and other aspects of business environment.
Consultations
RSEZ Authority provides consultations on starting commercial activity — registration of commercial activity, taxes, duties, costs, obtaining status of RSEZ enterprise, and possibilities of receiving tax incentives in RSEZ.
Support for implementationof investment projects
RSEZ Authority provides consultative support in finding of appropriate immovable property according to the needs of investors; consultations on support programmes; assistance in cooperation with state and municipal institutions.
Organising thematic events
RSEZ Authority hosts seminars, conferences, presentations for specific target audiences and visits to RSEZ territory for entrepreneurs interested in performing commercial activity within the territory of RSEZ.
Roman Vdovychenko
Chairmen of the Board of “NewFuels” RSEZ SIA and “Energy Resources CHP” RSEZ SIACompany New Fuels RSEZ SIA is located in the territory of Rēzekne Special Economic Zone and is the largest producer of wood pallets of industrial use in Europe. Our company successfully continues to grow and invest in production due to preferential conditions for conduct of business in Rēzekne SEZ.
Michael Bourke
Co-owner and Member of the Board of SIA“SABRE INVEST”My former experience of doing business in Latvia and other countries proves that there is both the necessity and opportunity to establish a large scale logistics park. Rail connection is an essential part of such an operation and therefore Rēzekne was the best option. Rēzekne's connection by rail and road to all Latvian ports provides excellent onward distribution into the European network. The tax relief opportunities available in Rēzekne Special Economic Zone when making investments played a major role as well.
Graham Bell
Chief Operating Officer of SIA “Atmosclear Investments SA”When the decision to build a wood pellet plant in Latvia was made, the decision to locate that plant in Rēzekne City was made for a number of compelling reasons. Firstly, with Rēzekne being in a special economic zone, this provided good business incentives that will enhance our return on investment. Rēzekne also provided us with a good quantity of readily available labour to employ and train. The location was also situated close to a high volume of forests that supply the plant with the raw material required for production. And finally with a railway line passing through Rēzekne, which could transport the plant's finished product to Latvia's sea ports, the logistics planning is also very good.
Human resources
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Skilful and motivated labour force
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Higher education
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Vocational education
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Support for labour force training
Skilful and motivated labour force
Responsible, competent and motivated labour force is one of the key factors that makes RSEZ an attractive place for business development. The population of Rēzekne and the surrounding area reaches 120 thousand. The number of job-seekers in Rēzekne is around 2300 people at the economically active age. In Rēzekne and its region there are many higher education institutions and vocational school graduates in fields of engineering sciences, economics and other spheres. These people could be the potential professional employees at various enterprises. More than 85% of the inhabitants know Russian and around 70% of the inhabitants at the age up to 40 years have a good command of English.
Higher education
Availability of an educated labour force at RSEZ is ensured by Rēzekne Academy of Technologies, the State Border Guard College and branches of five other higher education institutions of Latvia in Rēzekne. Rēzekne Academy of Technologies implements 44 various study programmes. More than 1800 students are involved in full time and part time academic and professional BA and MA, doctoral, first level and second level professional education study programmes.
Vocational education
Rēzekne Technical School as a competence centre for vocational education ensures the acquisition of a profession to more than 800 students in 18 curricula: wooden article manufacturing, motor transport, construction works, marketing, food product technology, catering services, IT systems, programming, energy industry and electrical engineering, administrative and secretary services, interior design, hotel services.
Support for labour force training
In order to improve the skills of labour force, employers have access to support programmes for the training of the current and potential labour force in lifelong learning, youth guarantee and other programmes co-financed by the state and the European Union.
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Rēzekne Technical SchoolMore than 800 youngsters study at one of the most progressive vocational education institution. Students of the education programme "Motor Transport" acquire the professional qualification of a motor engineer and car mechanic. -
Rēzekne Technical SchoolRēzekne Technical School offers to acquire a profession in 18 curricula, including IT systems, programming, marketing, administrative and secretary services, interior design, hotel services, wood craftsmanship, construction works. -
Rēzekne Technical SchoolThe competence centre of vocational education in contemporary laboratories ensures training in the programmes of food product technology and catering services. -
Rēzekne Technical SchoolVocational education in the field of energy industry and electrical engineering may be acquired in modern laboratories in contemporary study environment. -
Rēzekne Technical SchoolSchool building, modern study laboratories and dormitory of Rēzekne Technical School were renovated and created through implementation of ERDF co-financed project in 2014-2015. -
Rēzekne Academy of TechnologiesThis is a significant education and science centre in Eastern Latvia. Overall 44 various study programmes are being implemented at the Faculty of Economics and Business Management, Faculty of Education, Languages and Design, as well as Faculty of Engineering. -
Rēzekne Academy of TechnologiesThe studies and research at the Faculty of Engineering takes place in several fields of science — environmental protection, computer sciences, mechanics and metal working, etc. Computing Centre, Scientific and Applied Ecology and Resource Laboratory, Chemistry Laboratory, Physics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory are available at the Faculty. -
Rēzekne Academy of TechnologiesMore than 1800 students are involved in full time and part time academic and professional BA and MA, doctoral, first level and second level professional education study programmes.