Offices, Co-Working Zone and Incubation Center

A structure has been developed to support technology-focused entrepreneurship at the Antalya OSB Teknopark Incubation Center. Consultancy and mentoring services are provided to entrepreneurs in the prototype/product development phase or those looking to make their first sale with newly launched ventures, validate their market, and grow by connecting with investors and corporate companies to develop their ideas or projects. Entrepreneurs are offered all the essential resources they need, such as open office spaces, entrepreneurship training, technical infrastructure support, and access to workshop facilities. Additionally, necessary consultancy is provided to help entrepreneurs attract the attention of investors and funds, support their internationalization efforts, connect with angel investors and seed capital, meet investors, and reach potential customers.

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Legislation, Incentives and Supports

According to the Technology Development Zones Law No. 4691, the following supports and exemptions are provided to entrepreneurial companies:

Income and Corporate Tax Exemption for Companies and Entrepreneurs

Income and corporate tax exemptions are granted for earnings derived exclusively from R&D, design, and software activities within the Zone, applicable until 31.12.2028.

Income Tax Exemption

Until 31.12.2028, the income tax calculated on the salaries of R&D, design, and support personnel working in the region will be waived after applying the minimum living allowance, and it will be deducted from the taxes accruing on the submitted withholding tax return. Documents related to these salaries are exempt from stamp duty.

Salaries of support personnel are also exempt. For instance, employees in human resources, accounting, and finance departments are considered support personnel. The number of support personnel eligible for income tax withholding exemptions and employer’s share of social security premiums cannot exceed 10% of the number of R&D and design personnel. For companies with up to 15 employees in the region, this ratio is increased to 20%.

Permission for R&D and Design Personnel to Work Outside the Region

As per the Presidential Decree No. 32413 dated 28.12.2023, until 31.12.2024, information technology personnel, whose roles are determined by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, are granted 100% permission to work outside the region, while other project personnel are granted 75% permission to work outside the region.

VAT Exemption

Entrepreneurs operating in the Technopark are exempt from VAT on goods and services they produce, such as system management, data management, business applications, sector-specific internet services, games, mobile applications, and military command and control software. Starting from 01.01.2019, the VAT paid on software sales exempted from VAT in Technoparks can be deducted from the VAT return.

Employer's Social Security Premium Support

Under Law No. 4691, the employer’s share of social security premiums for personnel whose income is exempt from income tax is covered by a fund allocated from the Ministry of Finance’s budget, based on the salaries paid to these employees.

Stamp Duty Exemption

There are no exemptions from stamp duty for items other than salaries. The management company is exempt from stamp duty and fees for documents and transactions related to the implementation of this law.

Stamp Duty on Salaries

Salaries paid to R&D and support personnel working in technology development zones under Law No. 4691 are exempt from stamp duty.

Customs Duty Exemption

Goods imported for use in R&D, innovation, and design projects are exempt from customs duties, as well as from stamp duty and fees related to documents and transactions associated with these imports. Entrepreneurs benefiting from this exemption in the zone must submit their requests to the regional management company using the application form and annexes determined by the General Directorate of Science and Technology. The regional management company will assess whether the requested imported goods meet the project’s criteria. If deemed suitable, the management company will submit the application for the imported goods to the Ministry of Science and Technology through the Ministry of Customs and Trade’s Single Window System, and the General Directorate will assess and notify the Ministry of Customs and Trade through the system.

Qualified Personnel Support

Technology Development Zone companies that employ R&D personnel with at least a bachelor's degree in basic sciences will receive support for up to two years. The Ministry of Science, Industry, and Technology will cover the cost of up to the monthly gross amount of the minimum wage for each R&D personnel employed. However, the total support provided to each company within the Technology Development Zone cannot exceed 10% of the total number of employees in the company during that month.

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Other Amenities

Antalya OSB Teknopark offers a wide range of services to entrepreneurs. Modern meeting rooms, seminar halls and social areas allow entrepreneurs to collaborate effectively. In addition, the cafeteria and rest areas within the Teknopark provide a comfortable working environment for employees. Entrepreneurs are guided in their business development processes. Training and information seminars help entrepreneurs increase their sectoral knowledge.

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