The article contains material on the princi-ples and special conditions for the function-ing of special economic zones of technology-innovation type. Since the creation of the first free economic zone (FEZ), there have been many changes. There have been both successful projects and weak experiences that have already been analyzed. Regular revision, generalization, and updating are required for many regulations governing the creation and operation of these territories with special conditions. At

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... the same time, potential SEZ residents – entrepreneurs – need an explanation of the complex lan-guage of regulatory acts. This work was based on the generalization of methodologi-cal documents and practical experience. It focuses the reader on the principles and conditions that allow nowadays to create promising, successfully developing SEZs. The paper can become the basis for updat-ing regional and local regulatory acts to im-prove conditions for the advanced develop-ment of territories.