https://devana.com.tr Step by step articles on Türkiye's incentive, grant and support programmes. en Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://devana.com.tr/en/blog/setting-up-an-rd-centre https://devana.com.tr/en/blog/setting-up-an-rd-centre An R&D centre is a unit set up inside a company's own facility that meets a minimum headcount and a set of assessment criteria. The status unlocks the R&D tax deduction and payroll incentives, but the harder part is not the application, it's building the discipline that keeps the status afterwards. Staffing and an activity record need to be in place before you apply. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://devana.com.tr/en/blog/organized-industrial-zone-incentives-guide https://devana.com.tr/en/blog/organized-industrial-zone-incentives-guide Locating an investment inside a Turkish organized industrial zone (OIZ) pays off in three places: a lower premium support region, property tax and fee exemptions, and infrastructure that is already in place. A 2024 change updated the conditions for free or discounted land allocation. The exact benefit depends on the zone type and the nature of the investment. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://devana.com.tr/en/blog/when-an-application-is-rejected https://devana.com.tr/en/blog/when-an-application-is-rejected A rejection is usually a correction list, not an ending. The first step is getting the reason from the authority in writing; a fixable gap usually calls for reapplying, while a structural mismatch calls for an objection or a different programme. Deadlines are short, so it pays to move quickly once you have the reason in hand. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://devana.com.tr/en/blog/technopark-advantages https://devana.com.tr/en/blog/technopark-advantages Companies operating inside a Turkish technopark are exempt from income and corporate tax on the earnings they make from software, design and R&D activity. On the payroll side, R&D and design staff get relief on income tax withholding and social security premiums. The length and scope of the exemption depend on the type of zone. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://devana.com.tr/en/blog/grant-application-process https://devana.com.tr/en/blog/grant-application-process A grant application in Türkiye is not a form to fill in, it's an answer to a call document. The process starts with reading the call closely, continues through building the budget and work plan, and ends with signing the contract. Most points are lost by answering a different question than the one the call actually asked. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://devana.com.tr/en/blog/kosgeb-support-programmes-guide https://devana.com.tr/en/blog/kosgeb-support-programmes-guide KOSGEB is Türkiye's state agency for SME and entrepreneur support; as of 2026 most of its schemes run on a loan interest support and support point model rather than a straight grant. The Entrepreneur Support Programme is the main route for setup and machinery costs. Which programme fits depends on how old your business is and what it needs. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://devana.com.tr/en/blog/what-is-dys https://devana.com.tr/en/blog/what-is-dys DYS, the Support Management System, is the electronic platform through which Türkiye's Ministry of Trade export support programmes are filed and tracked. Any company that wants to use export support registers here first and defines its authorised users. Registration itself is free; only the electronic signature carries a cost. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://devana.com.tr/en/blog/investment-incentive-certificate-explained https://devana.com.tr/en/blog/investment-incentive-certificate-explained Türkiye's investment incentive certificate is an official document that lowers an investment's tax, customs and social security cost. It sets out in advance exactly which support elements an investor can draw on and how much. The application is filed before the investment starts, and nothing outside the certificate draws support. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT