It has 77.73 ha area,[2] which was established in 2011 December 23[3] near European route E67 and Rail Baltica.

The zone was established for 49 years,[4] specialize in four industries: Science, Forestry, Metalworking and Food processing,[5] and is oriented to the investors from Scandinavian countries.

[6] Marijampolė FEZ has 15 industrial type plots from which some are dedicated for medium-level pollution businesses.

Using European Regional Development Funds every plot was developed with essential infrastructure: electricity, water, drainage, C and D class roads, lighting and gas pipelines as needed.

[11] It is planned to expand FEZ territory as by Marijampolė region development strategy and international investors suggestions.