The Katowice Special Economic Zone Co. (KSEZ Co.) was established in order to support and accelerate the restructuring processes and create new jobs in the region. Its function is to promote the Silesian Voivodeship as an investment-friendly place.

The Katowice Special Economic Zone Co. is a scattered formation, consisting of four subzones:

• the Gliwice Subzone,
• the Jastrzębie-Zdrój and Żory Subzone,
• the Sosnowiec and Dąbrowa Górnicza Subzone, and
• the Tychy Subzone.

The Katowice Special Economic Zone was recognised as the best free zone in Europe in 2015 and 2016 by FDI Business Financial Times.