Below you can find all the details of the current support programs offered by the Ministry of Trade to increase your competitiveness in global markets.
This provides 50% support for the costs of quality and conformity documents like CE, ISO, FDA, which are mandatory or provide a competitive advantage for export, as well as test and analysis fees.
This provides 60-70% support for the procurement expenses of professional market research and strategy reports for target markets.
It supports 70% of the transportation and accommodation expenses for business trips made by company employees to analyze potential markets on-site.
It supports the application, agent, and consultancy fees for the registration of Turkish brands abroad at a rate of 50%.
It supports the legal costs incurred for the protection of registered brands abroad against imitation and infringements at a rate of 50%.
Partially covers expenses such as stand rental, shipping, and transportation for participation in international fairs.
Supports the stand expenses for participation in internationally qualified fairs held in Turkey.
Supports the overseas promotional activities of service sectors such as software, health, and education.
Supports major campaigns aimed at strengthening the overseas perception of the "Made in Türkiye" brand.
Finances organizations for bringing foreign buyers to Turkey or taking Turkish companies abroad.
Supports the promotional expenses of Ministry-approved fair organizing companies.
Covers many digital expenses such as digital marketplace promotion, commission, and fulfillment services.
Supports the fees for opening a virtual store, membership, and commissions on international marketplaces.
Supports the joint digital marketing and logistics activities of consortiums formed by SMEs.
Covers the rental costs of units such as offices and stores opened abroad.
Encourages the rental of warehouses or distribution centers in export countries.
Supports the setup and operating expenses of logistics centers established abroad.
Supports the branding activities of companies in the preparatory stage for TURQUALITY®.
It is Turkey’s most prestigious branding program. It supports the marketing expenses of the companies included in the scope.
Supports companies to integrate as suppliers into the production chains of international brands.
Supports the consultancy expenses required for the acquisition of overseas companies or brands.
Encourages value-added exports by supporting the expenses of design companies and offices.
Supports clustering projects carried out by companies coming together.
Supports the expenses of engineering and architectural firms for their overseas projects.
Supports the costs of sector-specific specialized training for the employees of exporting companies.
Below you can find the answers to all frequently asked questions about the Inward Processing Regime, one of the most important incentive mechanisms for exporting companies.
IPR is a foreign trade regime that allows firms based in Turkey to import raw materials, auxiliary materials, or intermediate goods from abroad exempt from taxes such as customs duty, VAT, and SCT, in return for an export commitment.
IPRC (Inward Processing Regime Certificate) is a more comprehensive official document issued by the Ministry of Trade. IPRP (Inward Processing Regime Permit) is an authorization given by customs administrations for simpler transactions.
It is the production and export with goods in free circulation that are of the same quality as the goods to be imported, before the importation takes place.
One of two main systems is chosen: the Conditional Exemption System (taxes on imports are secured by a guarantee, which is released after export) and the Drawback System (taxes are paid, then refunded after export).
In the Conditional Exemption System, the taxes arising from importation are secured by a guarantee. Firms with YYS or OKSB status can use a reduced guarantee. For exports to the EU with an A.TR certificate, CT is paid for third-country origin inputs.
IPRC applications are made to the Ministry of Trade, while IPRP applications are made to the Customs Administrations. It is possible to extend the duration of the applications, and it is mandatory to obtain a closing visa when the investment is completed.
If the export commitment for the imported goods is not fulfilled, the uncollected taxes during importation are reclaimed with punitive interest, and a sanction is applied under Customs Law No. 4458.
