R&D CenterAdvisory
Structure your R&D and design processes in line with regulations and gain maximum benefit from incentives.
For your R&D center
end-to-end advisory
We provide integrated technical, financial and regulatory advisory for centers organized as a separate unit within the organization to carry out R&D, design and innovation projects.
What Is an R&D and design Center?
R&D/Design Centers are units established to carry out R&D/Design and innovation projects — or contract-based R&D/Design and innovation activities — and organized as a separate unit within the structure of capital companies whose legal or business headquarters are in Türkiye, including the Turkish branches of limited taxpayers.
An R&D center is required to employ at least 15 (30 in certain sectors) full-time equivalent R&D personnel domestically; a design center requires 10 full-time equivalent design personnel. Units with sufficient R&D capabilities are assessed within this scope.
R&D and design advisory helps companies make their R&D processes more efficient, adapt to technological developments and gain a competitive edge. It covers areas such as strategy development, new product development, existing product improvement, project management, market research, commercialization strategies and intellectual property management.
R&D and design Center Incentives
Tax Reductions
Companies with R&D Center certification benefit from tax reductions that contribute to R&D project financing.
Loans and Grants
Low-interest loans and grant mechanisms strengthen the financial sustainability of projects.
Export and Partnership Incentives
Export incentives and collaboration opportunities that boost competitiveness in domestic and international markets.
Personnel Incentives
Support for hiring experts via advantages such as income tax withholding reductions, employer Social Security premium support, and stamp tax exemption.
Incentives under Law No. 5746
R&D Reduction
All R&D, innovation and design expenditures (100%) made at R&D and design centers can be deducted from the corporate tax base.
Income Tax Exemption
Income tax exemption can be applied at rates of 80%, 90% or 95%.
Social Security and Other Exemptions
50% Social Security employer contribution support, stamp tax exemption, customs duty exemption, and VAT exemption on new machinery and equipment purchases.
Benefits of R&D and design Center Advisory
R&D and design Center Advisory provides significant benefits for businesses in terms of productivity, innovative project management and strategic positioning in competitive markets.
By managing the R&D Center Certification process correctly, the right to benefit from government incentives is secured — making it easier to access tax reductions, loans and grant programs.
This structure formally strengthens R&D and design activities while helping companies build sustainable innovation capacity.
Sistem Global's R&D Center Advisory Services
Financial and technical eligibility/benefit analysis report for R&D Center status
Action plan for application and continuity under R&D Law No. 5746
Advisory for R&D Center application dossier preparation and certification
Evaluation and steering of projects under the OSLO and FRASCATI guidelines
Designing and managing the R&D and innovation process
Defining and managing the company's R&D and innovation strategy
Initiatives to grow R&D center competencies, IP and collaborations
Tracking R&D center projects, time spent outside, and full-time equivalent calculations
R&D center activity report preparation and portal submission
Incentive advisory to maximize R&D center benefits
Full compliance advisory with the Ministry of Industry and Technology's R&D Regulation
Can I Benefit from Law No. 5746?
To become an R&D Center, the conditions of Law No. 5746 and its related regulation must be met. With an eligibility analysis, the alignment of your current structure with the criteria is assessed and a roadmap is created.
With a properly structured application and a sustainability model, you can benefit from incentives in full compliance with regulations and at high efficiency.
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Contact our expert team to manage application, incentives, reporting and regulatory compliance — all under one roof.
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