Turkey IT Incentives 2026 | Software Export & Digital Platform Support Guide
Turkey IT Incentives 2026 | Software Export & Digital Platform Support Guide
IT Incentives in Turkey (2026 Updated Guide)
Software Export Incentives & Digital Intermediation Supports under Presidential Decree No. 10962
TL;DR: As of 1 January 2026, Presidential Decree No. 10962 entered into force, restructuring Turkey’s IT and software export incentives regime. Software companies, mobile app developers, digital game studios, SaaS providers, and digital intermediation platforms can benefit from state support covering overseas advertising, digital product promotion, platform commissions, hosting, employment, overseas offices, software licenses, data/report subscriptions, international memberships, certification, trademark/patent registration, and more.
In target countries defined under Article 44 of the Decree, support rates may increase by up to +20 percentage points, reaching 70% in certain items. Sectoral distinctions are now clearer, limits have been increased, and transition provisions from 2025 have been formally defined.
Table of Contents
Overview of the 2026 IT Incentives Framework
Who Can Benefit from Software Export Incentives in Turkey?
Sectoral Classification: IT vs. Digital Intermediation
2026 Incentive Limits and Support Rates (Updated Table)
Advertising & Overseas Marketing Support
Digital Product Promotion Support (IT Sector)
Platform Commission Support (App Stores & Marketplaces)
Hosting & Infrastructure Support
Employment Support (Domestic & Overseas Units)
Overseas Office & Agency Commission Support
Certification, Trademark & Patent Support
Target Country Advantage (+20 Points)
Transition from 2025 to 2026 – Offset (“Deduction”) Rules
E-TURQUALITY® Program – “Stars of IT”
Common Compliance Mistakes
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Overview of the 2026 IT Incentives Framework
Turkey’s IT export support regime has been fundamentally redesigned under Presidential Decree No. 10962. Previous decisions (5447, 5448, 5449) have been repealed, and all IT and digital intermediation supports are now consolidated under a unified framework.
The new system focuses on:
Clear sector classification
Product-based limits
Higher annual caps
Audit-driven documentation standards
Target country leverage
Transition rules from 2025
For technology companies targeting global growth, this framework creates a structured public financing model for scalable expansion.
2. Who Can Benefit from Software Export Incentives in Turkey?
The 2026 incentive system applies to companies engaged in:
Software development and overseas sales (B2B licensing, SaaS subscriptions, project-based software delivery, maintenance models)
Mobile applications and digital games offered to foreign users
Digital intermediation platforms (marketplace/commission-based models)
Fintech, AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, metaverse solutions exported abroad
Eligible Beneficiaries
Software companies
Mobile app developers
Digital game studios
SaaS providers
AI & blockchain startups
Fintech firms
Cybersecurity companies
Technology companies operating inside or outside technoparks
Being located in a technopark is not mandatory; what matters is verifiable service export.
3. Application Principle: HIB Membership & DYS System
To benefit from incentives:
Companies must become members of the Service Exporters’ Association (HİB).
Applications are submitted via the Support Management System (DYS).
Critical success factors include:
Correct matching of expense type with support item
Proper payment documentation chain
Audit-ready file structure
The Ministry evaluates applications under strict compliance standards.
4. 2026 IT Incentives – Updated Limits
| Support Item | Rate | 2026 Annual Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas Advertising & Marketing | 50% | TRY 25,000,000 |
| Digital Product Promotion (IT) | 50% | TRY 50,000,000 (TRY 15,000,000 per product) |
| Platform Commission (IT) | 50% | TRY 20,000,000 (TRY 4,000,000 per product) |
| Hosting | 50% | TRY 5,000,000 |
| Software Licenses | 50% | TRY 2,500,000 |
| Reports & Database Memberships | 50% | TRY 2,500,000 |
| International Memberships | 50% | TRY 2,500,000 |
| Domestic Employment | 50% | TRY 90,000/month per employee (max 5) |
| Overseas Employment | 50% | TRY 250,000/month per employee (max 5) |
| Overseas Office Rent | 50% | TRY 6,000,000 per office/year |
| Agency Commission | 50% | TRY 6,000,000 |
| Certification | 50% | TRY 4,000,000 |
| Sustainability Program | 50% | TRY 20,000,000 |
5. Advertising & Overseas Marketing Support
Covers digital campaigns including:
Google Ads
Meta (Facebook, Instagram)
TikTok
YouTube
Influencer collaborations
Global PR activities
Support rate: 50%
Annual cap: TRY 25 million
Export linkage and country breakdown documentation are crucial.
6. Digital Product Promotion Support (IT Sector Only)
Applies exclusively to:
Software
Mobile apps
Digital games
Support rate: 50%
Annual cap: TRY 50 million
Per-product limit: TRY 15 million
Maximum 10 products annually
Improper product structuring may cause limit loss.
7. Platform Commission Support
Commissions paid to:
Apple App Store
Google Play
Steam
Console stores
Support rate: 50%
Annual cap: TRY 20 million
Per-product cap: TRY 4 million
Correct classification of “commission” expenses is critical.
8. Hosting Support
Cloud hosting and infrastructure costs are eligible when linked to foreign user services.
Support rate: 50%
Annual cap: TRY 5 million
Export linkage must be demonstrated.
9. Employment Support (Workforce Development)
Two major categories:
Domestic Employment (Export-focused roles)
50% support
TRY 90,000/month per employee
Max 5 employees
Overseas Unit Employment
50% support
TRY 250,000/month per employee
Max 5 employees
Job descriptions must align with export activities.
10. Overseas Office Support
Covers:
Office rent
Shared workspace membership
Certain documentation expenses
Support rate: 50%
Annual cap: TRY 6 million per unit
Max 25 units total
Max 5 years per country
11. Certification & Trademark Support
Covers:
International certifications
Compliance documentation
Trademark & patent registration abroad
Support rate: 50%
Annual caps between TRY 2.5–4 million
Strategic IP planning is essential for global positioning.
12. Target Country Advantage – Up to 70%
Under Article 44 of Presidential Decree No. 10962:
Support rates may increase by up to +20 percentage points for activities in designated target countries.
Eligible categories include:
Overseas offices
Advertising & marketing
Overseas event participation
Digital product promotion
Thus, 50% support may reach 70%.
Strategic country planning significantly impacts total recoverable amounts.
13. Transition from 2025 to 2026
If a company received support in 2025:
Previously used durations and limits are deducted (“offset”)
Planning must incorporate past utilization
Failure to conduct transition analysis may result in payment reductions.
14. E-TURQUALITY® – “Stars of IT”
High-performing technology companies may qualify for the upper-tier E-TURQUALITY Program.
This program supports:
Branding
Overseas expansion
Global marketing
Organizational development
It is not merely a reimbursement scheme, but a long-term scaling instrument.
15. Common Compliance Mistakes
Incorrect sector classification (IT vs. digital intermediation)
Ignoring product-based limits
Weak export documentation chain
Misinterpreting target country increase
Poorly structured employment documentation
Misclassified agency or certification expenses
Overlooking transition offset rules
Audit risk primarily arises from documentation inconsistency.
16. Example Scenario – Potential Support in 2026
A software company with:
TRY 40M overseas advertising
TRY 10M platform commission
TRY 6M hosting
May potentially benefit from:
TRY 15M (digital product promotion)
TRY 4M (commission support)
TRY 5M (hosting)
Total potential support: Significant multi-million TRY reimbursement, depending on compliance structure.
Strategic Advisory Approach
IT incentives are compliance-driven financial engineering tools. When improperly structured, reimbursement risk emerges.
A professional advisory framework typically includes:
Sector classification analysis
Product-level limit modeling
DYS file architecture
Transition compliance review
Target country optimization
E-TURQUALITY eligibility planning
Frequently Asked Questions
What are IT incentives in Turkey?
State supports covering export-related marketing, commission, hosting, employment, certification and other expenses for software and digital companies.
Can digital marketplaces benefit?
Yes, but digital product promotion and platform commission support apply only to IT developers, not digital intermediation platforms.
What is platform commission support?
50% reimbursement of commissions paid to digital platforms within defined limits.
How is the +20 point target country increase applied?
Only to categories listed under Article 44 of the Decree.
How to apply?
Through HİB membership and DYS system submission with audit-compliant documentation.
Final Note
Turkey’s 2026 IT incentives regime under Presidential Decree No. 10962 represents one of the most comprehensive public support frameworks in the region for software exports and digital growth.
For technology companies planning aggressive global scaling, structured incentive planning can significantly reduce operational expenditure and enhance international competitiveness.
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