Why the Istanbul Specialized Free Zone (ISBI)?

A Strong Ecosystem for Technology and Export Oriented Investments

The Istanbul Specialized Free Zone (ISBI) offers domestic and international investors operating in advanced technology, software, IT, R&D and high value-added production a distinctive investment environment that combines the financial advantages of free zone status with modern infrastructure and comprehensive support services.

With its strategic location, strong logistics connections and investor-friendly structure, ISBI aims to strengthen companies' competitiveness in international markets.

Principal Incentives and Advantages Offered by ISBI

Companies operating at ISBI that meet the conditions of the relevant legislation can benefit from the following incentives and advantages:

• Income or corporate tax advantages (within the scope of the relevant legislation)

• Employee income tax exemption (in line with the conditions set out in the legislation)

• Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption

• Stamp duty exemption

• Customs duty exemption

• Operating licence terms of up to 20 years

• Ready-built infrastructure and low operational cost advantage

• A supportive investment environment for exports and foreign-currency-earning activities

These advantages reduce investors' operational costs while helping them manage their production, export and technology development processes more efficiently.

Additional Support for Technology and Foreign-Currency-Earning Services

Companies operating in advanced technology, R&D, software, IT and other foreign-currency-earning service sectors can benefit from additional incentives for specified periods within the scope of the relevant support programmes.

Qualified Personnel Support

For businesses meeting the eligibility conditions;

• Up to 10 qualified employees may be included in the scheme.

• 50% of an employee's monthly gross salary may be supported.

• The annual support amount per employee may be up to USD 15,000.

• The support period is planned as 5 years.

This support aims to make it easier for technology-focused companies to access qualified human resources.

Office and Workplace Rent Support

Support towards workplace rental costs is also offered to companies operating in designated sectors.

Within the scope of this support;

• 50% of workplace rental expenditure may be supported.

• The annual support amount may reach up to USD 75,000.

• The support period is applied as 5 years.

This incentive provides a significant cost advantage, particularly for technology companies and start-ups in their growth phase.

Main Reasons to Choose ISBI

The Istanbul Specialized Free Zone is not merely a free zone offering tax advantages; it is a comprehensive technology and innovation ecosystem that supports investors' long-term growth.

ISBI's most notable advantages:

• A structure focused on advanced technology and high value-added production

• An ecosystem suited to software, IT and R&D investments

• Free zone advantages that support international trade

• Strong logistics and transport infrastructure

• Modern office, production and storage areas

• Entrepreneurship, mentoring and investor support

• University-industry collaboration opportunities

• Qualified workforce development programmes

• A competitive investment environment for domestic and international investors

ISBI is one of the leading specialized free zones supporting technology-focused companies as they expand from Turkiye into global markets, contributing to sustainable growth and offering an international competitive advantage.

Note: Tax exemptions and support programmes are applied within the framework of the free zone legislation in force and the conditions determined by the relevant public authorities. Please contact the ISBI expert team for current incentive conditions.