Incentives Guide
Information about the Turkish government’s incentives scheme based on priority areas, regions, project scale, strategic sectors, and type of investments.
Overview
Competitive Advantage
One of the most competitive investment incentives regimes in emerging markets.
Custom Packages
Tailor-made packages for greenfield and brownfield projects in manufacturing, services, and R&D.
Equal Treatment
Equal treatment of international and local investors — no discrimination by origin.
Easy Access
Streamlined access to incentives and tax reliefs across various sectors and scales.
Sectoral Scope
Incentives available across various sectors and scales.
2025 Achievements
432 incentive certificates issued to international investors in 2025. Worth 109.5 Billion TRY, creating employment for 16,700 people.
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.
Type 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
| Incentives Instruments | Description |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Income Tax Withholding Support | 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. |
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