Free Economic Zone Bălți

The Free Economic Zone (FEZ) Bălți is the premier industrial hub in northern Moldova and a cornerstone of the nation's economic modernization strategy. Since its inception in 2010, it has expanded to become the largest FEZ in the country, encompassing over 2000 hectares with multiple subzones across various regions. By offering significant tax benefits and customs exemptions, it has successfully attracted major foreign direct investments from Germany, Austria, and Japan. The zone focuses primarily on the automotive and electronics sectors, with multinational corporations like Draexlmaier and Gebauer & Griller operating large-scale manufacturing plants here. These facilities produce high-quality wire harnesses and electronic components for leading global car brands. FEZ Bălți plays a crucial role in job creation, providing thousands of Moldovans with specialized technical employment and fostering the transfer of advanced technology. It is a vital engine for boosting high-value exports to the European Union and diversifying Moldova's economy beyond traditional agriculture.

Nearby cities

Bălți

Bălți is the economic and cultural hub of northern Moldova.

Rîbnița

Rîbnița is a major industrial city on the left bank of the Dniester in Transnistria.

Ungheni

Ungheni is located on the border with Romania, on the Prut River.

Soroca

Soroca is located on the right bank of the Dniester and is famous for its medieval fortress.

Edineț

Edineț is an important city in northern Moldova.

Drochia

Drochia is a city in northern Moldova known for its grand cathedral and its role in the sugar industry.

Sîngerei

Sîngerei is a city in northern Moldova.

Făleștii Noi

Făleștii Noi is a locality near Fălești.

Fălești

Fălești is a city in northwestern Moldova.

Călărași

Călărași is situated in a picturesque hilly area in central Moldova.

Nisporeni

Nisporeni is located in a hilly region in western Moldova.

Camenca

Camenca is a city in northern Transnistria, known for its mild climate and as a popular spa resort.

Briceni

Briceni is located in northwestern Moldova near the Ukrainian and Romanian borders.

Rezina

Rezina is located on the right bank of the Dniester, opposite the city of Rîbnița.

Dondușeni

Dondușeni is the administrative center of the district with the same name in northern Moldova.

History & landmarks

Saharna

A major spiritual center of Moldova, famous for its cave monastery, the Holy Trinity Monastery, and 22 scenic waterfalls on the Saharna R…

Bălți Steppe

The Bălți Steppe is a hilly plain in northern Moldova, famous for its fertile chernozem soils.

More places

Balti Plateau

The Balti Plateau is one of the most fertile regions of the country.

Cathedral of Saints Constantine and Helen

The main cathedral of Bălți, built in Neo-Byzantine style during the interwar period.

Răuta Fortification

Remains of an old defensive wall along the Răut river.

Biruința History Center

Cultural center focusing on the history of industrial development.

Sîngerei Museum

Museum for preserving the history of the Sîngerei region.

Fălești Church

Traditional church building from the late 19th century.

Glodeni Mansion

A well-preserved 19th-century mansion.

Drochia Museum

Collection concerning the history of the town of Drochia.