Abstract:

The considerations contained in this article are about functioning of special economic zones in Poland. The purpose of the article is to present the results of an empirical study on a selected form of continuing business activity in the special economic zone after 2026 and assessing the accuracy of the decision to start a business in the Katowice Special Economic Zone. A research method used in the survey was a survey questionnaire. It was addressed to the owners managing their enterprises and to persons holding managerial positions or responsible in the company structure for contacts with the authorities of relevant economic zones. Based on conducted surveys the in-depth analysis of the empirical material was made, concerning the role and influence of the Katowice Special Economic Zone on entrepreneurship of business entities operating there, and organizational solutions plans after 2026.