🎯 What is the Strategic Move Program?
The Strategic Move Program is the most comprehensive and special support program of the new investment incentive system that came into effect in 2025. This program targets investments that are considered a priority in Turkey's industrial and technology policies; those with high value-added, which reduce foreign dependency, and aim for the domestic production of strategic products.
The main goal of the program is not only to increase production capacity but also to reduce the foreign trade deficit, develop domestic technology, and ensure a sustainable transformation in the industry.
Who Can Apply?
Large-scale industrial firms, R&D and technology firms, defense industry companies, manufacturers wanting to enter the international supply chain, and all investors wishing to invest in critical products can apply to the Strategic Move Program.
Requirements for an Investment to be Considered Strategic
| Condition | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Value-Added Ratio | The value-added ratio to be generated by the investment project must be at least 30%. |
| 2. Minimum Investment Amount | 100 Million TRY for high-tech investments and 200 Million TRY for other strategic investments. |
| 3. Investment Subject | The investment must be on the list of strategic investment subjects determined by the Ministry. |
📊 How is the Project Evaluation Conducted?
Applications are scored by the Strategic Move Evaluation Committee based on the following criteria:
| Evaluation Category | Weight |
|---|---|
| Competence of production technology | 15% |
| Contribution to green transformation | 5% |
| The firm's technology production capability | 15% |
| R&D history and potential | 5% |
| Value-added, domestic contribution, sectoral impact | 25% |
| Supply security and national importance | 10% |
| Analysis that the project cannot be realized without incentives | 20% |
| The firm's financial strength | 5% |
| Total Success Score | 100 |
📌 If the majority of committee members give a score of 70 or higher, and the average score also exceeds 70, the project is accepted.
💼 Strategic Move Program Incentives
- VAT Exemption and Customs Duty Exemption
- Up to 60% Tax Reduction (with up to 40% Investment Contribution Rate)
- 8 years of SSI employer's share support (12 years in the 6th region)
- 30% Interest or Profit Share Support (maximum 180 million TRY)
- 25% Machinery Support (cannot be used together with interest support)
- Investment Place Allocation
📜 Official Strategic Investment Subjects (2025)
The current investment subjects supported under the Strategic Move Program are as follows:
- Fuel and chemical production with green technologies
- Large-scale petrochemical investments
- Value-added boron and boron derivatives
- Valuable chemicals from coal/biomass
- Production of biodegradable products
- Production of rare earth elements and lithium
- Vaccine, medicine, medical device, AI health technologies
- Active pharmaceutical ingredients and biosimilar drugs
- Components for medical imaging devices
- Production of electronic communication infrastructure
- Semiconductor (chip) and component production
- Sensors and integrated high-tech products
- Energy storage and power electronics production
- Advanced machinery for digitalization
- Production of turbines, generators, electrolyzers (renewable energy)
- Hydrogen engines, fuel cells, and their components
- Electric vehicle components and software
- Transportation vehicles not using fossil fuels
- Production of locomotives and train sets
- Fiber raw material production (natural and synthetic)
- Technical textile production (with advanced technology)
- Production of smart agriculture technologies
- Production of precious metals and non-ferrous metals
- Innovative investments for the defense industry
- Investments under the HIT-30 Program
- Intermediate goods production that integrates into global supply chains
🏭 What is the Sectoral Incentive System?
The Sectoral Incentive System, which came into effect in 2025, is an incentive practice aimed at supporting specific sectors in a priority- and target-oriented manner. Unlike the classic regional incentive approach, in this system, the determining factor is not the location of the investment, but its sector and content.
The System's Structure: Two Main Programs
1. Priority Investments Incentive System
Sectors that meet criteria such as technological development, digitalization, environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and strategic production capacity are supported. The main areas are:
- Digital and green transformation investments
- R&D and advanced technology applications
- Defense industry, data center, and cloud infrastructure investments
- Areas with sectoral depth such as food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and mining
2. Target Investments Incentive System
These are investments in sectors with broad employment potential, ensuring supply security, and involving the production of high value-added products. The main areas are:
- Advanced agricultural technologies
- Domestic machinery and equipment production
- Sectors with high employment potential such as construction materials, furniture, textiles, and packaging
Sectoral Incentive Supports
| Support Element | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 🧾 | VAT Exemption | Applicable to machinery and equipment purchased within the scope of the investment. |
| 🚢 | Customs Duty Exemption | Applied to imported investment goods. |
| 📉 | Tax Reduction | Corporate tax reduction (the rate varies by region and sector). |
| 👥 | SSI Premium Support | Employer's share (in the 6th region, the employee's share is also added). |
| 🏦 | Interest/Profit Share Support | In certain rates, with a maximum support limit. |
| 🏞️ | Investment Place Allocation | Suitable public lands in OIZs and industrial zones. |