The free economic zone "Ishkoshim" was created on the basis of the law "On free economic zones" No. 700 dated 25 March 2011 with a decision No. 1545 of the Parliament of the Republic of Tajikistan dated 29 January 2010 as a separate area (restricted) with the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan established clear, this is for business and investment activities provided the favorable economic conditions and specific economic system.

Type of FEZ "Ishkoshim" is a commercial production and has a shelf life of 25 years.

The position of the Free economic zone "Ishkoshim" approved with the decision of the Supreme Assembly No. 2010 No. 1545 dated 20.01.2010.

The FEZ Ishkoshim is located in the intersection of three States with China (Kashgar) - Position-Afғoniston (Faizabad) - Osh (Kyrgyzstan) and in the future for these countries, enterprises can serve as a focal point. In collaboration with the FEZ Ishkoshim entrepreneurs as each side of the Pyanj river, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous region and Afghanistan receive the benefits. However, at the same time all goods through Pakistan will take on Afghanistan, which includes nearly one months. Using Ishkoshim significantly reduced the road. The border with China to the FEZ Ishkoshim in just 2 days.

District Ishkoshim one of the most remote and mountainous districts of Badakhshan Autonomous oblast and radically different its own specific characteristics from other regions of the country. The area is considered one of the most beautiful regions became prominent with the mysterious nature of the warm, therapeutic springs in the country.

The presence of the largest hot springs and mineral springs including: Garmchashma, Bibi Fotimai Zuhro, Avch, Fish, Darsi, Yamchun, Wrong, Shirgin, Zong and others have attracted the most attention of the tourists themselves, and for the development of the tourism sector in the region is a major role. In recent years, in the field of tourism infrastructure in the area, special attention was paid, she became one of the most advanced centers of medical and recreational tourism. There is also on-site mineral stones (one of the most famous mine “kukh Layl”, which dragotsennye stones “Layl“(Noble Spinel) will be retrieved is located in Ishkashimskiy district) and decorative designs, great marble stone that helps to create new jobs to attract domestic and foreign investment, and on this basis.