Boost Your Technology Exports with Government Incentives in Turkey!

At Plus Global Consultancy, we stand by you with our expertise in government support and incentives (software export incentives) offered by the Turkish Ministry of Trade for the informatics sector operating in Turkey. Whether you are a software, mobile application, or digital game developer, or operate in fields like financial technology (fintech), blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), e-sports, cybersecurity, data centers, or digital intermediary/service platforms, you can maximize your export potential with these valuable incentives available for businesses in Turkey. We provide incentive and project consultancy services for companies developing games, mobile applications, platforms, and other software services targeting both domestic and international markets from Turkey.

With the new support package, technology firms in innovative fields such as metaverse and marketplaces are now also eligible for these incentives.

Furthermore, through the e-Turquality (Stars of Informatics) program, you have the opportunity to access incentives with much higher limits than the standard supports.

What Do Government Supports Cover for the IT Sector and Tech Companies in Turkey?

Below, you can find the main support items you can benefit from and their summary information. You can consult us for detailed information and application processes.

1. International Advertising, Promotion, and Marketing Support

Scope: Your marketing activities targeting foreign markets, including TV/radio commercials, printed advertising, website design, social media (Google, Meta, Influencer, etc.), indoor/outdoor promotions, catalogs, giveaways, etc.

Support Rate: 60% (Non-refundable Grant)

Support Upper Limit: 14,980,500 TL Annually (Per software, digital game, mobile application, or digital intermediary platform)

Support Duration: 5 Years

2. Report and Data Analysis Support

Scope: Sector reports, market analyses, and database subscriptions purchased for creating international market strategies (e.g., Adjust, AppsFlyer, Sensor Tower, Mobile Action, Game Refinery, G2, etc.).

Support Rate: 70%

Support Upper Limit: 1,797,660 TL Annually

Support Duration: 5 Years

3. Product Placement Support (Software, Game, App, Platform)

Scope: Placement of your products in motion pictures, TV series, documentaries, animations, and digital games shown abroad.

Support Rate: 60%

Support Upper Limit: 5,470,213 TL Annually (Per software, digital game, mobile application, or digital intermediary platform)

Support Duration: 5 Years

4. International Unit Rent Support (Office, Store, Warehouse, etc.)

Scope: Rental expenses for units such as offices, stores, showrooms, or warehouses opened abroad. Support can be received for up to 10 different units.

Support Rate: 60% (Non-refundable Grant)

Support Upper Limit: 6,564,711 TL Annually (Per unit)

Support Duration: 5 Years

5. Platform Commission Expenses Support

Scope: Commissions paid to digital platforms like app stores (App Store, Google Play, etc.) for the international sales and distribution of your software, digital games, mobile applications, and digital intermediary platforms.

Support Rate: 50%

Support Upper Limit: 3,745,125 TL Annually (Per software, digital game, mobile application, or digital intermediary platform)

Support Duration: 5 Years

6. International Sales Agency Commission Support

Scope: Commissions paid to agencies contracted for the international sales and distribution of your products.

Support Rate: 50%

Support Upper Limit: 3,745,125 TL Annually (Per software, digital game, mobile application, or digital intermediary platform)

Support Duration: 5 Years

7. E-commerce Sites and Platform Membership Support

Scope: Membership expenses for e-commerce sites, platforms, and international organizations aimed at marketing your services and products.

Support Rate: 60%

Support Upper Limit: 218,444 TL Annually (Per site/platform/organization)

Support Duration: 5 Years

8. International Talent Acquisition Support

Scope: Expenses for job postings, human resource sourcing, and commissions incurred to utilize foreign-based experts in processes like software, mobile app, digital game, or platform development, code review, and testing.

Support Rate: 60%

Support Upper Limit: 1,367,553 TL Annually

Support Duration: 5 Years

9. Market Entry Activities Support

Scope: Expenses incurred for marketing software, digital games, mobile applications, and digital intermediary platforms abroad, including:

• Localization, DVD preparation, duplication expenses.
• Hosting expenses.
• Market entry expenses related to visual, written, auditory media, internet advertising, and website preparation.

Support Rate: 50%

Support Upper Limits:

• Market Entry Expenses: 10,942,702 TL Annually
• Hosting: 1,498,050 TL Annually

10. Personnel Employment Support

Scope: Gross salaries of up to 5 personnel employed for developing software, mobile applications, or digital games in a foreign language. (Expenses for personnel sourcing platforms like LinkedIn can also be supported).

Support Rate: 50%

Support Upper Limit: 1,367,553 TL Annually (Per personnel, max. 5 personnel)

Support Duration: 5 Years

11. Development and Test Equipment/Software Support

Scope: Expenses for renting or purchasing the following for foreign language software, mobile app, digital game, and digital intermediary platform development:

• Test centers, simulators, industrial robotic devices, and other equipment (Rental).
• Development and testing software (Purchase or Rental).

Support Rate: 50%

Support Upper Limit: 2,735,107 TL Annually (Considered separately for each sub-item - rental and purchase/rental)

12. International Brand Registration and Patent Support

Scope: Application and processing expenses for registering your company's products, brands, or services abroad and protecting patent/intellectual property rights.

Support Rate: 60%

Support Upper Limit: 2,735,107 TL Annually

Support Duration: 5 Years

13. Market Entry Documents and Certification Support

Scope: Expenses for obtaining internationally valid quality and security documents (e.g., ISO, SOC), certificates, accreditations determined by the Ministry, and related testing/analysis costs.

Support Rate: 60%

Support Upper Limit: 2,735,107 TL Annually

Support Duration: 5 Years

14. International Event Participation Support

Scope: Participation costs (booth rental, setup, etc.) for fairs, congresses, seminars, festivals, etc., held abroad, and economy class travel expenses for up to two representatives.

Support Rate: 60%

Support Upper Limit:

• Standard Event: 1,367,553 TL (Per event)
• Prestigious Event: 2,735,107 TL (Per event)

15. Domestic Event Participation Support

Scope: Participation expenses for sectoral fairs, congresses, conferences, and seminars held within Turkey.

Support Rate: 60%

Support Upper Limit: 819,167 TL (Per event)

Support Duration: 5 Years

Higher Limits with e-Turquality (Stars of Informatics)!

The e-Turquality program offers a great opportunity to benefit from the supports mentioned above with much higher limits. For details and application requirements of this program, you can click here to get in touch with us.

Why Plus Global Consultancy?

Navigating IT sector incentives in Turkey can involve complex processes. As Plus Global Consultancy:

• Expert Team: Our experts, knowledgeable in legislation and up-to-date information, identify the most suitable supports for you.
• Application Process Management: We stand by you throughout the entire process, from preparing complete and accurate applications to follow-up.
• Maximum Benefit: We aim for you to receive the highest possible incentive amount.
• Time Savings: We handle the complex bureaucratic procedures for you, allowing you to focus your energy on growing your business.

We provide our consultancy services regarding IT supports (mobile application development support, game development support, software export incentives, etc.) with our expert teams to many domestic and international clients operating in Turkey.

Contact us to make the most of government incentives in Turkey and take your technology business to the next level!