Special Economic Zone Starachowice S.A.

What Special Economic Zone Starachowice S.A. does

Special Economic Zone Starachowice S.A. (Specjalna Strefa Ekonomiczna "Starachowice" S.A.) is a Polish joint-stock company founded in 1997 that serves as the government-designated manager of the Starachowice Special Economic Zone within the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship. The company operates under the influence of ARP (Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu / Industrial Development Agency) and holds the legally defined authority to issue 'Decyzje o wsparciu' (Support Decisions) that enable qualifying investors to claim CIT/PIT income tax exemptions of up to 70% of qualifying investment expenditures for 10, 12, or 15 years. Its core activity is investment promotion and industrial real estate management across subzones in Starachowice, Kielce (Kielecki Park Przemysłowy), Szydłowiec, and Powiat Kielecki.

The company's products and services comprise the Polska Strefa Inwestycji (PSI) support-decision programme, direct sales and rentals of industrial and commercial real estate (warehouse/production halls totalling 22,000 m² plus 1,300 m² of 12m high-bay storage and office units of 53-58.5 m² at Kielecki Park Przemysłowy), a Virtual Office service offering registered business addresses from 1 PLN/month, and infrastructure/facility management (winter road maintenance across 42,288.68 m² of roads, parking lots, and sidewalks). Pricing is published per square metre (office 46.62 PLN/m², warehouse 20.72 PLN/m², high-bay 31.08 PLN/m²) plus admin fees on Support Decisions.

The business model combines three revenue streams: (i) administrative fees from Support Decisions enabling CIT/PIT exemptions across the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship; (ii) property sales conducted via public tenders and recurring rental income from KPP; and (iii) infrastructure and facility management services for the zone. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by webinars, business forums (e.g., Szydłowiec April 2026), co-organised events with PAIH and law/consulting firms, and listings on the PAIH national terrain database. The company serves domestic and international manufacturers, SMEs, micro-enterprises, logistics operators, and vocational education institutions (via the Świętokrzyski Klaster Edukacji Zawodowej). Named investors include MAN Bus, Nordkalk, Nałęczów Zdrój, Cerrad, Kolbud, Multon, Formaster Group, Door System, My Box Logistics, Koneckie Zakłady Odlewnicze, EFFECTOR S.A., and XL-TAPE-INTERNATIONAL Sp. z o.o.

Name

Special Economic Zone Starachowice S.A.

Legal name

Specjalna Strefa Ekonomiczna „Starachowice" S.A."

Website

https://sse.com.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Special Economic Zone Starachowice S.A. is a Polish state-affiliated joint-stock company managing the SSE Starachowice zone across the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship, issuing tax-exempting Support Decisions, operating the Kielecki Park Przemysłowy industrial park, and serving manufacturing, logistics, and SME investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Economic Zone Management

NAICS

Management of Companies and Enterprises (55111), Administration of General Economic Programs (92611)

SIC

Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing Property Management (BPAJAGAJ), Real Estate Tax, Incentives & Cost Segregation Advisory (BPAJANAJ)

Keywords

• Special economic zone management
• Industrial real estate leasing
• Investment tax incentives
• Manufacturing zone operations
• Business support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Starachowice

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Decision support fees (opłaty za decyzje o wsparciu): Companies seeking to operate in the zone apply for a 'Decyzja o wsparciu' (Support Decision) issued by SSE Starachowice. This decision enables qualifying companies to receive CIT/PIT income tax exemptions of up to 70% of qualified investment expenditures. Revenue is derived from administrative processing fees associated with these decisions.
2. Property sales and rentals: SSE Starachowice sells and leases industrial/commercial real estate within its designated zones. Properties include prepared investment plots, warehouse/production halls (22,000 m² total), office spaces (53–58.5 m²), and high-bay storage (1,300 m²). The company conducts public tenders for property sales.
3. Infrastructure and facility management services: SSE Starachowice manages and maintains zone infrastructure including road surfaces, storm drainage systems, and common areas. Services include winter road maintenance (42,288.68 m² of roads, parking lots, and sidewalks), partial road repairs, and building maintenance (elevator replacement, roof repairs, office modernization).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Special Economic Zone Starachowice S.A. manages a government-designated Special Economic Zone in the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship of Poland, issuing 'Decyzje o wsparciu' (Support Decisions) that enable qualifying investors to claim CIT/PIT income tax exemptions of up to 70% of qualifying investment costs for 10–15 years. The company also develops and operates industrial real estate through its Kielecki Park Przemysłowy (Kielce Industrial Park), offering prepared investment land, modern warehouse/production halls (22,000 m²), high-bay storage, and office units for lease or sale.

Product overview

Special Economic Zone Starachowice S.A. operates as a comprehensive economic zone management company offering a platform of industrial real estate and investment support services. The core offering includes the Kielecki Park Przemysłowy (Kielecki Industrial Park) with ready-to-use industrial plots, modern warehouse and production facilities (22,000 m2), and office spaces (53-58.5 m2 units). Supporting this physical infrastructure are service products including Wirtualne Biuro (Virtual Office) for address-based business registration, and Polska Strefa Inwestycji providing tax relief programs offering up to 70% CIT/PIT exemption on qualifying investment costs for 10-15 years. The company acts as a one-stop partner for investors seeking to establish or expand operations in the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kielecki Park Przemysłowy: Industrial park operated by SSE Starachowice in Kielce, offering commercial and industrial real estate, virtual office services, and investment zone support for the Polska Strefa Inwestycji program.

Products and services

• Kielecki Park Przemysłowy (Kielce Industrial Park) Flagship ready-to-use industrial complex in Kielce offering prepared investment plots, modern warehouse and production halls, and office spaces for lease or sale to manufacturers, logistics operators, and other investors.
• Wirtualne Biuro (Virtual Office)

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% income tax exemption on qualifying investment expenditures (up to 210,000 PLN on a 300,000 PLN investment for small manufacturing enterprises)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PAIH (Polska Agencja Inwestycji i Handlu / Polish Investment and Trade Agency)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSSE Starachowice lists its investment offers in the PAIH terrain database (baza.paih.gov.pl), the official national platform for investment location promotion. PAIH also collaborates on webinars (e.g., Balkans expansion for cosmetics companies) and provides foreign trade expertise through its Foreign Trade Offices.
• Jabłoński Koźmiński i Wspólnicy (JKLaw)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm co-organizing free webinars for SSE Starachowice investors on legal and tax topics, including the 'Najważniejsze zmiany w prawie i podatkach w 2026 r.' webinar (March 2026) with partners adw. dr Grzegorz Keler and adw. dr Łukasz Wydra.
• ARENA AdvisoryminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting firm partnered with SSE Starachowice for training sessions on proper settlement of investments realized under the Polska Strefa Inwestycji (PSI) program. Training held February 2026 for entrepreneurs holding Support Decisions.
• ARP (Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu / Industrial Development Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARP is the parent/sponsor institution for SSE Starachowice. ARP Leasing offers support instruments for zone entrepreneurs. The e-procurement platform (zakupy.arp.pl) is used by SSE Starachowice for its public tenders. SSE operates as a unit under ARP management.
• Zespół Szkół Zawodowych nr 3 w Starachowicach (Vocational School No. 3)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner for vocational education. SSE Starachowice sponsors patron classes in automotive electro-mechanics (with MAN Bus) and machine operation (with Starpol, Perfopol, Odlewnie Polskie, Elruz). Jointly promotes professional education and participates in regional job fairs. The Świętokrzyski Klaster Edukacji Zawodowej integrates schools, entrepreneurs, and business environment institutions.
• Świętokrzyski Klaster Edukacji Zawodowej (Świętokrzyskie Vocational Education Cluster)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrates vocational schools, entrepreneurs, and business environment institutions to strengthen regional competitiveness. Cited by Financial Times fDi as a key factor in SSE Starachowice's international recognition for investor-friendliness.
• EKOMEDIA Sp. z o.o.minorOthersAwarded contract for winter road maintenance (42,288.68 m² of roads, parking lots, sidewalks) on SSE Starachowice zone for winter season 2025/2026. Contract value and terms not publicly disclosed.
• ALBUD Sp. z o.o.minorOthersAwarded contract for partial road surface repairs on SSE Starachowice zone (multiple years). Based in Oblęgorek, Strawczyn.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pomeranian Special Economic Zone (PSSE): Manages SEZ subzones in northern Poland (Pomerania), issuing Support Decisions and operating industrial parks. Direct peer under the same national PSI framework, competing for the same nearshoring-driven investor pool.
• Krakow Technology Park: Manages Special Economic Zone subzone in Małopolska and operates technology/industrial parks, combining tax incentive issuance with innovation-services. Comparable mix of SEZ management and managed industrial real estate, though with stronger tech/incubator orientation.
• Wałbrzych Special Economic Zone (WSSSE 'Invest-Park'): Regional SEZ manager in Lower Silesia issuing tax exemptions and managing industrial subzones. Comparable scale and operational model to SSE Starachowice, serving a similarly less-central Polish region.
• Katowice Special Economic Zone (KSSE): One of Poland's largest SEZ managers (Katowice region) with similar mandate to issue tax-exempting Support Decisions and manage industrial real estate. Direct competitor for the same pool of Polish and foreign manufacturing investors.
• Kostrzyń-Słubice Special Economic Zone: Border-region SEZ manager in western Poland with similar regional-economic-development mandate. Comparable operating model: tax-incentive administration plus industrial park management in a smaller-region context.
• Warmia-Mazury Special Economic Zone: Manages SEZ subzones in northeastern Poland, issuing CIT/PIT-exempting decisions. Comparable scale and operating model to SSE Starachowice as a smaller regional SEZ manager.
• Łódź Special Economic Zone: Another Polish Special Economic Zone manager issuing Decyzje o wsparciu for CIT/PIT exemptions in the Łódź region. Closest analog as a peer SEZ operator under the same national PSI program, differing primarily in geographic region and sector mix.

Broad incumbents

• Panattoni: Largest industrial/logistics real estate developer in Poland and Europe. Comparable in operating industrial warehouse parks for lease, but as a private commercial developer rather than a government SEZ manager — overlapping on the real estate distribution channel rather than the tax-incentive business.
• Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu (ARP): State-owned Industrial Development Agency and parent of SSE Starachowice. Manages a broader portfolio of industrial assets, restructuring programs, and SEZ interests nationally — overlapping in mandate but with a much wider scope than the Świętokrzyskie-focused subsidiary.

Others

• Polska Agencja Inwestycji i Handlu (PAIH): National investment promotion agency that lists SSE Starachowice's investment offers in its terrain database and co-hosts investor webinars. Not a competitor — operates upstream in investor generation/lead flow, making PAIH a strategic channel partner rather than a direct peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StarachowiceSEZ
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• Facebookfacebook.com/inwestujtutaj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/specjalna-strefa-ekonomiczna-starachowice-s-a-

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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