An extremely business-friendly environment

Irrespective of nationality or place of residence, the registration and establishment of a company in Türkiye can be completed in one day.

Türkiye has one of the most liberal legal systems for FDI among all OECD countries.

Equal treatment guaranteed and reaffirmed by the FDI Law

The new FDI law focuses mainly on the protection of investors' rights.

Rights of international investors are:

o Free transfer of funds
o Acquisition of real estate
o Dispute settlement either in local courts or international arbitration bodies
o Valuation of non-cash capital
o Work permits for expatriates
o Opening a liaison office

The Turkish government provides incentives to encourage, support and orient investments which are in-line with international commitments.

The investment incentives in Türkiye:

 • General investment incentive program
 • Incentives for priority development regions
 • Incentives granted to SME’s
 • Research and development support
 • State incentives for export and for agricultural activities