Turquoise Card for Industrial Manufacturing & Export Facility Operators
Foreign industrial leaders establishing manufacturing facilities, investing a minimum of $500,000 USD in fixed capital assets, or generating 20+ permanent jobs qualify for the highest-tier Turquoise Card status and substantial industrial tax incentives.
Statutory Criteria Under Law No. 6735
Under the Investment Incentive Framework Decree and International Labour Force Law No. 6735, capital allocations enhancing national export capacity receive fast-track permanent residency.
π Statutory Incentives & Corporate Tax Exemptions
Exemption from Value Added Tax (VAT) and Customs Duty on industrial machinery
Up to 80% Corporate Tax reduction based on Investment Contribution Rate
Employer Social Security contribution coverage for 2 to 10 years
Subsidized industrial land allocation within Organized Industrial Zones (OSB)
Access to competitive Eximbank export rediscount credit facilities
π Scoring Matrix & Multiplier Breakdown
| Evaluation Dimension | Awarded Points | Threshold / Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Capital Investment ($500k - $2M) | 40 Points | Procurement of machinery, tooling, and industrial infrastructure |
| Local Job Creation (20 to 50+ Full-Time) | 35 Points | Registered manufacturing workforce under Turkish Social Security (SGK) |
| Annual Export Turnover ($500k+) | 25 Points | Verified customs export declarations (GΓB) |
Required Evidence & Dossier Checklist
- β Ministry of Industry & Technology Investment Incentive Certificate
- β Industrial Capacity Report and Chamber of Industry Registry
- β Organized Industrial Zone (OSB) land allotment deed or lease protocol
- β Machinery import declarations, invoices, and customs release notes
- β Certified company tax returns and SGK employee payroll verification
β Frequently Asked Questions
Must the employment target be active on the date of application?
No. Projected employment verified through an approved Investment Incentive Certificate allows conditional issuance, monitored during the 3-year transition cycle.
Are investments in Free Zones eligible?
Yes. Production plants operating within Turkish Free Zones benefit from both corporate tax exemption and the Turquoise Card framework.