not apply. FEZ subjects The status of subject can obtain both Tajik and foreign companies, which are engaged in the industrial-innovative manufacture of products, export-import activities or rendering different types of services. The minimum investment for production activities is 500 thousand US dollars, for export-import operations - 50 thousand US dollars, for rendering services - 10 thousand US dollars. The priority kind of activity in Sughd FEZ is an activity which is not presented on the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan or less known. As at 1 November 2016, 26 companies in total have been registered as subjects. The operating subjects are involved in the production of electrical cables, plastic pipes, aluminum and PVC profiles, construction materials, paint and varnishes, plastic packages, assembly and installation of solar collectors and subsurface pumps, recycling of metals. It is planned to launch enterprises for the production of natural juices and nectars, energy saving lamps, furniture and others. Economy of Tajikistan Special economic zones