01.04.2023/47

Some Advantages Were Granted to Technology Development Zones and R&D and Design Centers in Provinces Where a State of Emergency Was Declared Due to the Earthquakes Centered in Kahramanmaraş Province

With the Presidential Decree No. 138 published in the Official Gazette dated 31/03/2023 and in accordance with the Presidential Decision No. 7015, certain advantages were granted to Technology Development Zones and R&D and Design Centers located in the provinces where a state of emergency was declared due to the earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş. These advantages apply during the state of emergency as follows:

  • The income tax withholding incentive rate applied on the salaries of personnel working in R&D and design centers will be 100%.
  • The entire employer’s share of the social security premium calculated on the salaries of personnel working in Technology Development Zones and R&D and Design Centers will be covered by the budget allocated by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance (100%).
  • The personnel working in Technology Development Zones and R&D and Design Centers will benefit from the income tax withholding incentive if they work 100% of their time outside the region/center.

This decision is valid from 06/02/2023.

You can access the relevant Presidential Decree here.

You can access the relevant Presidential Decision here.

Sincerely,

BİLGENER

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