Background

Ministry of TradeIncentives

Benefit from government incentives in the 50%-70% range across export readiness, market entry, branding and international growth processes.

50%-70% Support

Ministry of Trade
Incentives

Reduce your cost burden with incentives that accelerate expansion abroad in the manufacturing, IT and service sectors.

Overseas Market Research
Fair and Event Participation
Market Entry Documentation
Promotion and Branding
Ministry of Trade
70%
Maximum Incentive Rate
75%
Higher Rate on Certain Acquisitions
2
Main Sector Focus
10+
Core Support Items

What Are Ministry of Trade Export Incentives?

It is a program that supports the expenditures incurred by companies that export, or that wish to begin exporting, in order to increase their export volumes.

What Are Ministry of Trade Export Incentives?

Who Can Benefit from Ministry of Trade Export Incentives?

Manufacturing Companies

Companies that manufacture in Türkiye and sell, or wish to sell, their products abroad.

Trading Companies

Companies that trade products manufactured in Türkiye.

Service Sector

Companies in the service sector, such as IT and management consulting, that provide their services abroad.

New Exporters

Companies exporting for the first time also have the opportunity to benefit from comprehensive incentives.

Detailed Overview

Ministry of Trade Incentives of Up to 70%

You can contact us to learn about the support content of programs that provide grants at rates of 50%-70% for the export readiness, branding and marketing needs of companies that manufacture on a resident basis in Türkiye, and to have their suitability for your company assessed free of charge.

Ministry of Trade Incentives of Up to 70%
Ministry of Trade Incentives of Up to 70%

Detailed Information

What Advantages Do Ministry of Trade Export Incentives Provide to Companies?

The expenditures incurred for activities aimed at exploring foreign markets, promoting products or services, participating in fairs and similar events, developing networks and increasing sales volumes are supported at rates of 50% to 70%. With Ministry of Trade Export Incentives, companies take more strategic steps, enter foreign markets more easily and establish themselves more readily in the relevant markets.

Export Incentives Provided by the Ministry of Trade

Domestic and Overseas Fair Participation Incentives

Companies' expenditures for participation in domestic and overseas fairs are supported at rates of 50% to 70% and within certain upper limits per fair.

Market Research Support

A certain proportion (generally up to 70%) of the transportation and accommodation expenses related to the business trips companies make abroad to conduct potential customer, competitor and sector analyses is supported.

Market Entry Documentation Support

A certain proportion (generally 50% to 70%) of the expenses for documents such as product quality certificates, certifications, accreditations and test analyses required to enter overseas markets is covered.

Within the scope of Market Entry Project Preparation, support may also be provided for advisory on preparing a report that includes an export strategy, market analysis, competition assessment and roadmap for target markets.

Trademark Registration Support

A certain proportion (up to 50% to 60%) of the application, documentation and advisory expenses companies incur to register their trademarks abroad is covered.

Company and Trademark Acquisition Support

When companies in Türkiye acquire companies, trademarks or shares resident abroad, a certain proportion (up to 75%) of the advisory, legal, audit and valuation expenses is supported.

Brand and TURQUALITY Program

It is a branding and institutionalization-focused support program carried out to increase the recognition of Turkish brands in international markets and enable them to become global brands.

Global Supply Chain Support

Expenditures made to integrate companies into international supply chains are supported at a rate of 50%.

Unit Rental Support

The rental expenses of units such as offices, stores and warehouses opened abroad are supported at a rate of 50% for a certain period.

Promotion Support

Companies' advertising, promotion and marketing activities carried out abroad are supported at a rate of 50% up to a certain annual upper limit.

Service Sector Incentives

Various support items are offered to encourage companies operating in service sectors such as education, healthcare, IT and logistics to expand into overseas markets.

Ministry of Industry Export Incentives

The Ministry of Industry and Technology offers various export incentives to enhance the competitiveness of Türkiye's industrial enterprises in global markets. These incentives particularly cover R&D and innovation incentives aimed at increasing production capacity, technology transfer and programs designed to improve production efficiency.

Companies that benefit from the support provided by the Ministry of Industry gain the opportunity to manufacture in accordance with international standards while taking advantage of the benefits offered by the state in their export processes. Large-scale support, in particular, offers important opportunities for companies investing in technological transformation.

Ministry of Trade Export Incentives Suitable for the Manufacturing Industry

Overseas Market Research Support

Market Entry Project Support

Market Entry Documentation Support

Domestic and Overseas Fair Participation Support

Overseas Unit Rental Support

Overseas Trademark Registration Support

Ministry of Trade Overseas Promotion Support

Branding and Turquality

Export Incentives with a Focus on the IT Sector

Export incentives focused on the IT sector offer significant advantages for companies that produce high value-added products and compete in the global market. With these incentives, technology-based exporting companies can access international markets more easily and position their digital products and services on a global scale.

Ministry of Trade Export Incentives Suitable for the IT Sector

Overseas Product/Service/Trademark/Patent/Intellectual Property Right Registration and Protection Support

Report and Data Analysis Support

Certification Support

Overseas Human Resources Search Support

Individual Membership Support for E-Commerce Sites, Platforms and International Organizations

Software, Mobile Application and Digital Game Development Support

Rental Support

Market Entry Support

Advertising, Promotion and Marketing Support

Product Placement Support

Commission Support

Overseas Fair/Congress/Conference/Seminar Individual Participation Support

Overseas Fair/Congress/Conference/Seminar National Participation Support

Domestic Fair/Congress/Conference/Seminar Individual Participation Support

Overseas Unit Support

E-Turquality (Stars of IT) Program

Why Should You Benefit from Ministry of Trade Incentives?

While easing the financial burden on companies that export or plan to export, Ministry of Trade incentives provide support in strategic areas such as branding, market research and promotion. Matters such as overseas fair participation, market entry documentation and digital promotion activities in particular become more accessible with government support.

Benefiting from the right programs offers businesses the opportunity to enter new markets and gain a cost advantage; it contributes to sustainable growth and the increase of export revenues.

How Do Ministry of Trade Export Incentives Work in Türkiye?

Government incentives aimed at increasing exports in Türkiye are carried out within the framework of incentive programs determined by the relevant ministries. Through financial grants, credit facilities and various fiscal advantages, these incentives aim to make companies more competitive in international markets.

During the application process, accurately assessing the criteria, fully preparing the documents and regularly managing the support schedule increase the success rate.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ministry of Trade Export Incentives

What are the Ministry of Trade's incentives for overseas markets?
The Ministry of Trade offers various support programs for the manufacturing, IT and service sectors to enhance companies' competitiveness in international markets. The support items may differ by sector and cover many areas such as promotion, fair participation, market research and certification.
Which sectors do government incentives for export support cover?
Government incentives cover the manufacturing industry, service sector, agriculture, technology and many other sectors, supporting exporting companies in expanding into global markets.
How is a Ministry of Trade export support application made?
Applications are made electronically through the Ministry of Trade Support Management System (DYS). The current process and document list should be followed from the relevant support guides.
What criteria must companies meet to benefit from export incentives?
In general, the company must be resident in Türkiye, hold the relevant exporters' association memberships and meet the specific conditions determined according to the type of support. For some incentives, existing export performance may also be required.
Can exporting SMEs also benefit from these incentives?
Yes. Ministry of Trade incentives are structured to increase the export capacity of SMEs and support their expansion into international markets.
What documents are required to benefit from government incentives?
Although it varies according to the type of support, documents such as the application petition, undertaking, trade registry gazette, signature circular, capacity report, activity certificate and the relevant invoice/payment documents may be requested.
What is the application process for branding and promotion incentives?
Applications for branding and promotion incentives are carried out in accordance with the procedures determined by the Ministry of Trade and mostly electronically.
Who can benefit from overseas market research support?
Companies that create a market entry and export plan can benefit from these incentives provided that they document their market research activities for the target countries.

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