Subject to programme approval and the applicable work-permit process.
Polder Türkiye · Technology market entry
Build in Türkiye. Stay connected to Europe.
For international founders and European technology companies, Türkiye can be more than a lower-cost base. Polder brings Tech Visa readiness, technopark admission, company setup and ongoing operations into one accountable route.
Polder is an independent advisory and coordination partner. We are not affiliated with the Republic of Türkiye or the Türkiye Tech Visa programme, and no approval or incentive can be guaranteed.
Structure before paperwork
Europe / abroadOne operating routeTürkiye tech ecosystem
- 01Founder or company
- 02Technopark fit
- 03Company and team
The official programme currently lists six collaborating technoparks.
The present statutory horizon for qualifying TDZ tax incentives.
Choose the right entry point
One programme name, three different business cases.
We first determine whether Tech Visa, technopark admission, or a standard Turkish company structure is the right route. They overlap, but they are not interchangeable.
International technology founders
For founders relocating an innovative product company or starting a technology venture in Türkiye.
European companies building an R&D base
For Dutch and European companies establishing a software, product or R&D operation with a Turkish team.
Regional founders seeking a stable base
For founders from Iran and neighbouring markets who need a compliant company, permit and operating structure.
Two-minute fit check
Is this route worth a closer review?
This is an initial commercial screening, not a government decision. Your answers help us identify the most useful first conversation.
01 / 03
Which situation is closest to yours?
Where Polder adds value
Before acceptance, through launch, after the first payroll.
The official programme may provide support to accepted applicants. Polder focuses on the work around that support: making the case investable, coordinating execution and keeping the company operational.
Readiness & route assessment
Technology eligibility, IP and activity review, founder and team structure, risk map, timeline and go/no-go recommendation.
- Tech Visa vs technopark-only route
- Activity and incentive boundary
- Document and dependency map
Application narrative & pitch
A concise and internally consistent case built around the product, market and planned activities in Türkiye.
- 10–15 slide pitch structure
- Financial and hiring plan
- Application consistency review
Technopark & company launch
Park matching, application coordination and company setup through the appropriate licensed local partners.
- Partner-park shortlist
- Entity and shareholder structure
- Banking, office and registrations
People & ongoing operations
Work-permit coordination, payroll, accounting and recurring compliance after the company becomes active.
- Founder, team and family coordination
- Payroll and accounting onboarding
- Technopark reporting rhythm
The incentive reality
Strong advantages, with clear boundaries.
The tax case should be modelled around qualifying activity—not used as a blanket promise. Polder maps the commercial model to the applicable rules with licensed tax partners.
Income and corporate tax exemption
The current framework covers profits derived from qualifying software development, R&D and design activities in a Technology Development Zone through 31 December 2028.
VAT exemption
VAT treatment depends on the type of software and where it is produced. It is not a blanket exemption for every invoice issued by a technopark company.
Payroll-related incentives
R&D, design and limited support roles may benefit under the applicable conditions, including defined limits and reporting duties.
Commercial sales, ordinary consultancy, activities carried out outside the approved scope and non-qualifying income may remain taxable. Final treatment requires project-specific tax advice.
A controlled route
Five gates from idea to operating company.
- 01
Fit
Screen the founder, product, activity and timing before major cost is incurred.
- 02
Case
Align the application, pitch, financials, team and Türkiye activity plan.
- 03
Park
Match the sector and operating needs with a current programme partner.
- 04
Launch
Coordinate approval dependencies, company setup, permits and registrations.
- 05
Operate
Establish payroll, accounting, reporting and recurring compliance ownership.
Important questions
What founders should know before applying.
Is every technology company eligible?
No. The product, innovation content, planned activities in Türkiye and quality of the application are assessed. A technology label alone is not enough.
Does a Tech Visa automatically create a tax exemption?
No. Immigration status, technopark admission and the tax treatment of each activity are connected but separate questions. Qualifying projects and income must be documented correctly.
Can a foreign founder own the Turkish company?
Foreign ownership can be structured in Türkiye, but the right entity, shareholder documentation, banking and work-permit route depend on the individual case.
Can Polder guarantee admission, funding or a work permit?
No. Decisions belong to the relevant public authorities, technopark operators, banks and funding bodies. Polder improves preparation and coordinates the route; it does not sell outcomes.
What changes for founders from Iran or other higher-friction markets?
The business case can still be assessed, but banking, payments, document legalisation and KYC require an early case-specific review before timelines are promised.
Verify the framework
Official references, not marketing claims.
Programme and incentive rules can change. These are the primary references used for this page.
Information reviewed September 2026. This page is general information, not legal, tax or immigration advice.
Start with fit, not paperwork.
Tell us what you are building, where the company operates today and what you want the Türkiye team to do. We will respond with the most realistic first route.
Tell us about your Türkiye plan
Share enough context for a useful first assessment. We normally respond with a recommended next step within one working day.
Share a few details, then we’ll take it from here.
This usually takes less than two minutes.