Free zones are special areas located outside the scope of customs areas, although they are located within the country's political borders. These zones are designed to increase the number of export-oriented investments. The legal and administrative regulations applied in customs zones in the commercial, financial, and economic areas are not applied or are only partially applied in the free zones.

  • There are a total of 19 Free Zones in Turkey, close to EU and Middle Eastern markets. 18 of these are active, and one is in the process of being established. Free Zones are located at locations with easy access to ports and international trade routes in the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Black Seas.
  • The Bursa Free Zone was established on the Bursa-Yalova highway, 30 km from Bursa city center in the Gemlik district, adjacent to four major ports. Officially opened on May 11, 2001, the free zone occupies an area of ​​825 acres.
  • One of the key features of the Bursa Free Zone is its ability to operate production directly behind the port area, providing logistical convenience.
  • Advantages of Free Zones
  • 100% exemption from customs duties and other similar taxes.
  • 100% exemption from corporate income tax for manufacturing companies.
  • 100% exemption from VAT and special consumption tax.
  • 100% exemption from stamp duty on documents to be issued.
  • 100% exemption from property tax.
  • 100% exemption from income and corporate tax for certain logistics services provided entirely abroad.
  • 100% exemption from income tax on employee salaries (for companies exporting at least 85% of the FOB value of products produced in free zones).
  • Goods can be held in free zones without any time limitation.
  • Companies can freely transfer profits earned from free zones abroad or to Turkey without any restrictions.
  • Exemption from title deed fees for property purchases and sales.
  • VAT exemption for construction, project, occupancy, permit, and approval processes.
  • Ready-made infrastructure exempt from VAT and other taxes.
  • Second-hand/used machinery is allowed.