Investment Incentives & Grant Advisory
Turkey offers one of the most comprehensive incentive ecosystems in the OECD — combining domestic government support programs with access to European Union funding mechanisms. For both local businesses and foreign investors, identifying and securing the right incentives can significantly reduce the cost of doing business and accelerate growth. We provide end-to-end advisory across the full spectrum of available programs.
Turkish Government Incentive Programs
- KOSGEB Support Programs: Full application support for SME-oriented KOSGEB schemes including New Entrepreneur Support, Business Development Support, and R&D & Innovation Support programs.
- Investment Incentive Certificates: Advisory on obtaining incentive certificates from the Ministry of Industry and Technology, maximizing associated corporate tax reductions, VAT exemptions, customs duty waivers, and employer-side SGK premium support.
- R&D and Technology Incentives: Consultancy on R&D expenditure deductions under Law No. 5746, Technology Development Zone (Technopark) incentives, and support for TÜBİTAK grant applications.
- Employment Incentives: Identification and application support for employer-side social security premium exemptions and employment-linked wage subsidies.
- Regional Investment Incentives: Advisory on region-specific incentive packages for investments in Turkey's six designated development regions, where incentive intensity is significantly higher.
- Free Zone Incentives: Guidance on corporate tax exemptions, customs duty waivers, and VAT advantages available to companies operating within Turkish Free Trade Zones.
European Union Funding Programs
Turkey's status as an EU candidate country and its membership in the EU Customs Union opens access to a range of European funding mechanisms — many of which remain underutilized by businesses operating in Turkey.
- IPA III (Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance): Advisory on EU pre-accession funds available to Turkish public institutions and private sector entities for projects aligned with EU reform priorities, including SME competitiveness, green transition, and digital transformation.
- COSME / Single Market Programme: Guidance on EU programs supporting SME access to finance, internationalization, and market expansion across EU member states.
- Horizon Europe: Consultancy for R&D-intensive companies and academic-industry partnerships seeking EU funding for innovation projects. Turkey-based entities may participate in selected Horizon Europe calls.
- EFTA & EEA Grant Programs: Advisory on grant opportunities available through Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein for joint projects between Turkish and EEA-based partners.
- EU–Turkey Business Dialogue Programs: Support in identifying and accessing bilateral programs supporting trade facilitation, regulatory alignment, and business cooperation between Turkey and EU member states.
Grant Monitoring & Compliance
- Preparation of grant applications, project budgets, and supporting documentation
- Ongoing monitoring and progress reporting for approved incentive programs
- Compliance management to ensure all conditions attached to incentives are met
- Coordination with relevant ministries, agencies, and EU program offices
Turkey's incentive landscape is broad, multi-layered, and constantly evolving. Many businesses — particularly foreign-owned ones — leave substantial support unclaimed simply because the process appears complex. We map the programs you qualify for, manage the applications, and stay with you through the compliance cycle.
