ONE-DAY TRAINING FOR FEZ “SUGHD” ENTITIES, ENTREPRENEURS AND CUSTOMS BROKERS AT THE ADMINISTRATION OF FEZ “SUGHD”
On September 24, 2026, a one-day training session was held at the State Institution “Administration of the Free Economic Zone ‘Sughd’” for entities of FEZ “Sughd”, entrepreneurs and customs brokers operating within FEZ “Sughd”.
The training was conducted within the framework of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project “Promoting Effective Border Management through the Introduction of the Human Security Concept in Border Communities along the Tajikistan–Afghanistan Border” and was aimed at raising participants’ awareness and understanding of the regulatory and practical aspects of conducting business activities in the free economic zones of the Republic of Tajikistan.
The main objective of the training was to enhance the knowledge and skills of FEZ “Sughd” entities, entrepreneurs and customs brokers in the areas of customs clearance, the tax system, regulatory requirements, customer service, and effective ways of cooperation with customs authorities.
The seminar was opened with introductory remarks by representatives of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, representatives of the United Nations Development Programme, and trainers from SMART Agency.
During the training, key issues related to the activities of free economic zone entities were discussed through five thematic training sessions:
Session 1 — “Legislation Regulating the Activities of Free Economic Zones of the Republic of Tajikistan.”
Session 2 — “Customs and the FEZ Tax System: Practical Aspects and Cooperation with Customs Authorities.”
Session 3 — “Interaction with Customs Authorities: How to Establish Effective Dialogue.”
Session 4 — “Customer Service Charter.”
Session 5 — “Branding, Marketing and E-Commerce for FEZ Entities.”
As part of the sessions, participants became familiar with the practical aspects of customs and tax procedures, legislative requirements, effective methods of communication and cooperation with customs authorities, as well as opportunities for developing customer service, branding, marketing and e-commerce.
The organization of such training programmes is important for enhancing the legal awareness and professional capacity of free economic zone entities, improving their cooperation with government authorities, and creating favourable conditions for the development of entrepreneurial and investment activities.
