The Overseas Logistics Centers (OLC) Support is a high-budget incentive provided for the establishment and operating expenses of logistics centers founded abroad to ensure a faster and more effective distribution of Turkish products in foreign markets. This support aims to increase the competitiveness of Turkish exporters by providing a logistics advantage.
This support is given directly to the operating companies that will implement the OLC project. However, once the center is operational, all Turkish exporting firms that use its services will have benefited indirectly.
The program supports a wide range of both setup and operational expenses of a logistics center:
The support is provided at different rates and limits for the two main stages of the project:
| Support Stage | Support Rate | Maximum Support Amount (2025) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏗️ | Establishment Expenses | 70% | Up to ~60,000,000 TRY |
| ⚙️ | Operating Expenses | 50% (For the first 5 years) | Up to ~30,000,000 TRY annually |
It is mandatory to obtain pre-approval from the Ministry of Trade before starting the project. Applications are made with a detailed feasibility and investment plan.
The approved operating company must register with DYS (Support Management System) and enter the approved project information into the system.
Expenditures are made within the scope of the project. All expenditures must be substantiated with documents like invoices, payment receipts, and lease agreements, and payments must be made from Turkey.
The Ministry reviews the submitted expenditure documents and annual performance reports. After necessary audits, the approved support amount is paid.