According to the law of Liepaja SEZ, Liepaja Special Economic Zone was established on March 1, 1997 and it will exist until December 31, 2035. The purpose of the LSEZ is to develop business environment, manufacturing, shipping and air traffic, as well as international trade through Latvia
The aim of the LSEZ is to attract investment for expanding of manufacturing and infrastructure, and to create new work places and to ensure the development of the region.