Technology Development Zones (Teknoparks) — Law No. 4691

Technology Development Zones, or Teknoparks, are Turkey's tax incentive route for R&D, software, design, and innovation companies located in designated zones under Law No. 4691. The program sits under the Ministry of Industry and Technology and gives firms a place-based benefit rather than a cash grant, with 97 teknoparks covering 59 provinces in the available source set. The incentive package is broad. Eligible companies receive 100% corporate tax exemption on income from software development, R&D, design, and innovation; 100% income tax exemption on salaries for R&D, design, and support personnel; VAT exemption on software and R&D-related sales; customs duty relief on R&D imports; and stamp duty exemption on R&D documents. The material also notes that IT personnel may work fully remotely while retaining the tax advantages, and the exemptions run through 31 December 2028. The program suits firms that can commit to operating inside a designated teknopark and registering through the teknopark management entity. It is strongest for companies that want to reduce tax drag on technical work while staying inside a regulated innovation district, and the emphasis is on sustained operating presence rather than a one-off project award.

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