Free zones in Turkey, explained against the Turkish Trade Registry (Ticaret Sicili) held at each Chamber of Commerce: which zones or special regimes exist
Choosing where to base a company in Turkey can mean the difference between a standard regime and a special economic zone with its own rules.
Company filings and tax returns generally require a licensed accountant (SMMM or YMM), and legal work requires a lawyer registered with a Turkish bar. A company here is recorded in the Turkish Trade Registry (Ticaret Sicili) held at each Chamber of Commerce, and the guides below walk through which zones or special regimes exist, what they change about ownership, tax and customs, and the trade-offs against a standard setup for Turkey specifically.
Explore the benefits and setup procedures for Turkey's free zones, including corporate tax exemptions.
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Learn about Turkey's Technology Development Zones offering tax-free benefits for tech and R&D companies until 2028.
