Teşvik Ofisi guides international investors from location choice to final certificate: investment incentive certificates, VAT and customs exemptions, corporate tax reductions, social security support, low-cost investment loans and grant programmes.
Highlights from the Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye (2026 publications).
One of the world's largest economies by purchasing power parity, with long-term growth outpacing many EU and OECD peers.
A population of 86.1 million; half of it is under 35, supported by a deep pool of engineering and vocational graduates.
About 1.3 billion people and USD 35 trillion of GDP within a four-hour flight; Customs Union with the EU and a wide free trade network.
Competitive supply chains in automotive, machinery, electronics, chemicals, textiles and food — a natural nearshoring base for Europe.
Technology development zones, R&D and design centres with tax, social security and income tax withholding incentives.
Equal treatment of foreign and domestic investors, freedom to transfer profits, and international arbitration options.
Under Presidential Decree No. 9903 on State Aid for Investments (in force since 30 May 2025). Support intensity rises from Region 1 to Region 6.
| Support element | Technology Move | Local Development Move | Strategic Move | Priority / Target Investments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT exemption (machinery, equipment, construction) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customs duty exemption | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Corporate tax reduction | 60% · contribution 50% | 60% · contribution 50% | 60% · contribution 40% | 60% · contribution 30% / 20% |
| Employer's social security premium support | 8 years (12 in Region 6) | 8 years (12 in Region 6) | 8 years (12 in Region 6) | 0–12 years by region |
| Employee's premium support | Region 6 only, 10 years | |||
| Interest / profit-share support | up to TRY 301 million | up to TRY 301 million | up to TRY 226 million | up to TRY 30 / 15 million |
| Machinery grant (alternative to interest support) | 25% per machine | 25% per machine | 25% per machine | — |
| Land allocation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Source: Investment Office, “Investment Incentive System in Türkiye” (January 2026). Figures are indicative; eligibility and amounts are confirmed in the incentive certificate. Large strategic projects (TRY 2 billion+) may negotiate project-based incentives, including cash refunds, energy support and purchase guarantees (HIT-30 programme).
The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye funds strategic and manufacturing investments through intermediary banks. Two entry routes are available to companies resident in Türkiye, including foreign-owned companies.
We prepare the incentive certificate, the strategic and technical evaluation file and the bank dossier, and coordinate with the Ministry of Industry and Technology and your intermediary bank until the first disbursement.
Foreign nationals who make a fixed capital investment of at least USD 500,000 (or equivalent), confirmed by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, may be granted Turkish citizenship upon the proposal of the Ministry of Interior and a Presidential decision.
Programme selection, E-TUYS application, revisions and completion visa.
Region and organised industrial zone comparison, feasibility report and incentive simulation.
YTAK, development bank and export credit structures with the right intermediary bank.
KOSGEB, TÜBİTAK, development agency and EU programme applications.
Company formation, work and residence permits and coordination with legal and tax advisors.
Target market scoring and buyer search with our partner Quantum Strateji.
Free publications of the Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, in several languages.
Tell us about your planned investment. A consultant replies within one business day, in English.
