INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The Turkish government offers a comprehensive investment incentives program with a wide range of instruments designed to minimize upfront investment costs and accelerate returns.

These incentives can be tailored for projects in priority sectors identified as key areas for technology transfer and economic development. Available support measures include tax reductions, employment incentives, land allocation, grant-based support, advantages for export-oriented production, and extensive incentives for R&D and innovation activities.

TYPES OF INCENTIVES

1. Development Incentives (Türkiye Century Initiative)

Incentives schemes designed to support strategic, high-value, and locally important investments.

Technology Incentives: Value-added investments in medium-high and high-tech products listed in the Ministry of Industry and Technology’s priority product list.
Local Development Incentives: Support for local development areas specifically designated by the Ministry of Industry and Technology for each city.
Strategic Incentives: Incentives for high value-added, R&D-intensive investments aimed at reducing dependency on critical imported products.

2. Sectoral and Regional Incentives

Incentive schemes aligned with sectoral and regional development priorities.

Priority Incentives: Investments in products included in the Ministry of Industry and Technology’s priority list, with minimum investment thresholds of TRY 500 million for high-tech and TRY 1 billion for medium-high-tech projects
Target Incentives: Regional support schemes based on sector-specific investment areas and local characteristics.

3. Project-Based Incentives (HIT-30 Program)

Tailor-made incentives packages for large-scale, high-impact strategic projects of national significance, structured through a negotiation-based framework.

4. R&D and Design Center Incentives

Support mechanisms for companies conducting R&D, innovation, and design activities through approved R&D and design centers.

5. Free Zone Incentives

Incentives schemes for manufacturers operating in free zones with a strong export-oriented focus.

INCENTIVES TEAM

We support investors throughout the entire investment lifecycle, from planning and implementation to post-investment follow-up.

Support for All Investors

Our services are available to both domestic and international investors.

Customized Reports and Presentations

We prepare tailored reports, presentations, and information packages specific to each company, sector, and project type.

Full-Service, Free of Charge

All services are provided completely free of charge and handled with full confidentiality.

Document and Application Assistance

We assist in the preparation of all required documentation and applications for incentives and official authorizations.

Public Institution Liaison

We communicate and coordinate with all relevant public authorities on behalf of investors.

Incentives Package and Region Recommendations

We advise on the most suitable incentive schemes and investment locations to help investors maximize available benefits.

INCENTIVES INSTRUMENTS

VAT Exemption for Machinery

Purchased machinery and equipment are exempt from Value-Added Tax (VAT).

Customs Duty Exemption

Customs duty is not payable for machinery and equipment to be supplied from abroad.

Corporate Tax Reduction

Corporate tax is paid with reduction.

Social Security Premium Support (Employer’s Share)

The employer’s share of the social security premium calculated for employment will be covered by the government.

Social Security Premium Support (Employee’s Share)

The employee’s share of the social security premium calculated on the basis of the legal minimum wage for employment will be covered by the government.

Income Tax Withholding Support

The income tax determined for employment will be exempt.

Interest Rate Support

A certain portion of the interest to be paid for loans obtained will be covered by the government.

Land Allocation

Land is allocated for investment based on the availability, in accordance with the principles and procedures set by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization.

VAT Exemption for Construction

Construction expenses are exempt from Value-Added Tax (VAT).

Infrastructure Support

Investor's infrastructural needs such as electricity, natural gas, etc. can be covered.

Energy Support

Energy expenditures will be partially rebated to the investor.

Capital Contribution Support

Government can make capital contribution of up to 49% of the investment amount.

Purchasing Guarantee

Public purchase guarantee can be provided for products to be produced within the scope of the investment.

Facilitation of Authorization/ Permit/ License Procedures

An exception may be introduced by virtue of a presidential decree for authorizations, allocation, permits, licenses and registrations among other restrictive provisions.