{"id":3574,"date":"2026-06-02T09:45:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T06:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/?p=3574"},"modified":"2026-09-25T09:21:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T06:21:53","slug":"turkey-government-incentives-for-software-companies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/turkey-government-incentives-for-software-companies\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkey Software &#038; IT Incentives 2026: Tax, Export &#038; Technopark Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Turkey\u2019s 2026 incentive landscape for software, SaaS and IT companies is broader than a single advertising rebate. Under Presidential Decision No. 10962, eligible T\u00fcrkiye-based technology companies can access different service-export support routes for areas such as workforce development, software licences, hosting, reports and databases, while separate tax and Technopark regimes may also be relevant depending on the company\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n<p>For foreign founders, the key is to separate these regimes instead of combining them into one headline \u201ctax-free\u201d or \u201ccashback\u201d promise. Eligibility, rates, annual limits, approved lists and application timing vary by support item, and applications under Decision No. 10962 are now handled through the Ministry of Trade\u2019s DYS system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick 2026 view:<\/strong> software and IT companies should first determine which regime applies to each cost or income stream: <strong>service-export support under Decision No. 10962<\/strong>, <strong>tax rules for qualifying export income<\/strong>, or a <strong>separate Technopark \/ technology-development-zone regime<\/strong>. Mobile app and digital game promotion and platform-commission support are covered in a dedicated Workon guide to avoid mixing app-specific rules into this broader software incentives page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Last checked: 17 September 2026.<\/strong> Current Ministry annexes, approved lists and tax rules should be checked before a company commits expenditure or relies on a support in its financial plan.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/turkey-government-incentives-for-software-companies\/#Tax_Rules_for_Software_and_IT_Service_Exports\" >Tax Rules for Software and IT Service Exports<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/turkey-government-incentives-for-software-companies\/#Mobile_App_and_Game_Incentives_Use_the_Dedicated_10962_Guide\" >Mobile App and Game Incentives: Use the Dedicated 10962 Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/turkey-government-incentives-for-software-companies\/#Key_2026_Support_Routes_for_Software_and_IT_Companies\" >Key 2026 Support Routes for Software and IT Companies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/turkey-government-incentives-for-software-companies\/#Which_incentive_route_should_you_check_first\" >Which incentive route should you check first?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/turkey-government-incentives-for-software-companies\/#Workforce_Development_Support_for_International_Growth\" >Workforce Development Support for International Growth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/turkey-government-incentives-for-software-companies\/#Technopark_Incentives_Are_a_Separate_Regime\" >Technopark Incentives Are a Separate Regime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/turkey-government-incentives-for-software-companies\/#What_Foreign-Owned_Software_Companies_Should_Check_Before_Applying\" >What Foreign-Owned Software Companies Should Check Before Applying<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/turkey-government-incentives-for-software-companies\/#How_Workon_Supports_Foreign_Software_and_IT_Companies\" >How Workon Supports Foreign Software and IT Companies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/turkey-government-incentives-for-software-companies\/#Build_the_Right_Incentive_Map_Before_You_Spend\" >Build the Right Incentive Map Before You Spend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/turkey-government-incentives-for-software-companies\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_Rules_for_Software_and_IT_Service_Exports\"><\/span>Tax Rules for Software and IT Service Exports<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tax treatment is separate from Ministry of Trade cash-support programmes and should be analysed on its own facts.<\/p>\n<p>T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s general corporate income tax rate for ordinary companies is <strong>25%<\/strong> in 2026. For tax periods beginning on or after <strong>1 January 2026<\/strong>, Presidential Decision No. 11257 increased the deduction rate under Article 10\/1-(\u011f) of the Corporate Tax Law to <strong>100%<\/strong> for qualifying income covered by that provision.<\/p>\n<p>That does <strong>not<\/strong> mean every software or SaaS company in T\u00fcrkiye automatically pays 0% corporate tax. The statutory conditions still matter, including the nature of the service, the foreign customer, where the service is used, invoicing and transfer of the relevant revenue to T\u00fcrkiye. Minimum corporate tax and other tax rules may also affect the final position.<\/p>\n<p>For that reason, Workon treats tax eligibility and Ministry incentive eligibility as two separate questions. The tax position should be confirmed with a licensed Turkish CPA or tax adviser before it is built into a financial model.<\/p>\n<p>See the <span style=\"color:#000080;\"><strong><a style=\"color:#000080;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.gib.gov.tr\/api\/gibportal-file\/file\/getFile?objectKey=DUYURU%2FUNIVERSAL%2F2026%2FCK11257_not.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Revenue Administration\u2019s explanatory note on Presidential Decision No. 11257<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mobile_App_and_Game_Incentives_Use_the_Dedicated_10962_Guide\"><\/span>Mobile App and Game Incentives: Use the Dedicated 10962 Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mobile applications and digital games have support routes under Decision No. 10962 that require their own eligibility, product, platform and expenditure analysis. App publishers should check user-acquisition spending and platform commissions against the rules for their specific product and sales model, rather than treating them as general software-company expenses.<\/p>\n<p>For current digital product promotion rates, platform commission limits, target-country rules, DYS workflow and foreign-owned app company eligibility, see Workon\u2019s <span style=\"color:#000080;\"><strong><a style=\"color:#000080;\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/mobile-app-incentives-in-turkey-2026\/\">2026 Mobile App Incentives in Turkey guide under Decision No. 10962<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1964\" style=\"width: 1882px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/company-registration\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1964\" class=\"wp-image-1964 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/workon-company-formation-banner.webp\" alt=\"Open your company in Turkey with Workon\u2019s Starter Package \u2013 Expert company registration support\" width=\"1872\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/workon-company-formation-banner.webp 1872w, https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/workon-company-formation-banner-300x77.webp 300w, https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/workon-company-formation-banner-1024x263.webp 1024w, https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/workon-company-formation-banner-768x197.webp 768w, https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/workon-company-formation-banner-1536x394.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1872px) 100vw, 1872px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Simplify your business setup with Workon\u2019s all-in-one company registration service in Turkey.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Why the separation matters:<\/strong> older online articles may still show USD-denominated app limits, blanket 60%\u201370% promotion rates or fixed reimbursement timelines from the previous framework. Those figures should not be reused for a 2026 application. Use the mobile-app guide to check the product-specific limits and application requirements before committing app or game expenditure.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_2026_Support_Routes_for_Software_and_IT_Companies\"><\/span>Key 2026 Support Routes for Software and IT Companies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Under the 10962 framework, software and IT companies should map each cost to the exact support item rather than relying on old USD-denominated package summaries.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Support Route<\/th>\n<th>2026 Base Support<\/th>\n<th>Key Limit \/ Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Workforce Development<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>50%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>For qualifying international promotion and marketing roles in T\u00fcrkiye: up to 5 employees at the same time, up to TRY 90,000 per employee per month, for up to 5 years.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hosting<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>50%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Up to TRY 5 million per year per beneficiary, for up to 5 years.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Software Licence<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>50%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Up to TRY 2.5 million per year per beneficiary, for up to 5 years; current Ministry-supported software lists and rules apply.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reports and Databases<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>50%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Up to TRY 2.5 million per year per beneficiary, for up to 5 years; current approved lists and application rules apply.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Ministry\u2019s current sectoral support index also includes other support items, but not every item applies to every software company. See the <span style=\"color:#000080;\"><strong><a style=\"color:#000080;\" href=\"https:\/\/ticaret.gov.tr\/destekler\/hizmet-sektoru-destekleri\/hizmet-sektorlerinin-desteklenmesine-iliskin-genelge-ve-ekleri\/hizmet-sektorleri-atilim-programi\/sektorel-destek-unsurlari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">current Ministry of Trade sectoral support items and annexes<\/a><\/strong><\/span> before planning expenditure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_incentive_route_should_you_check_first\"><\/span>Which incentive route should you check first?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Exporting software or IT services to foreign customers?<\/strong> Review the service-export tax conditions separately from Ministry reimbursements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hiring staff for international promotion and marketing?<\/strong> Check the 10962 workforce-development route and current personnel qualifications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paying for hosting, software licences, reports or databases?<\/strong> Match each expense to its dedicated support item and current approved lists.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Building an R&amp;D or software project inside a Technology Development Zone?<\/strong> Evaluate Technopark rules as a separate regime.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publishing a mobile app or game with international user-acquisition or platform commissions?<\/strong> Use the dedicated mobile-app incentive guide rather than this general software page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_3583\" style=\"width: 1682px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3583\" class=\"wp-image-3583 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/turkey-tech-incentives-government-supports-software-companies.webp\" alt=\"2026 software and IT incentives in Turkey including service export support, workforce development and Technopark considerations\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/turkey-tech-incentives-government-supports-software-companies.webp 1672w, https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/turkey-tech-incentives-government-supports-software-companies-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/turkey-tech-incentives-government-supports-software-companies-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/turkey-tech-incentives-government-supports-software-companies-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/turkey-tech-incentives-government-supports-software-companies-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3583\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Software and IT companies should evaluate service-export supports, tax rules and Technopark incentives as separate regimes.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Workforce_Development_Support_for_International_Growth\"><\/span>Workforce Development Support for International Growth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Decision No. 10962 includes a workforce-development support route for beneficiaries in the IT sector that employ staff in T\u00fcrkiye for international promotion and marketing activities.<\/p>\n<p>For qualifying domestic employees, eligible employment expenses are supported at <strong>50%<\/strong>, for <strong>up to 5 employees at the same time<\/strong>, with support of up to <strong>TRY 90,000 per employee per month<\/strong>. Each beneficiary can use this support for up to <strong>5 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision also provides a separate route for qualifying employees working in eligible overseas units, with different limits. The Ministry determines the required employee qualifications, so companies should check the current personnel-qualification annex before hiring or treating a salary as support-eligible.<\/p>\n<p>This is materially different from older guidance referring to a 10-person limit, a blanket six-month hiring condition or generic diploma and language-certificate requirements. Use the current 10962 rules and Ministry annexes rather than carrying forward those older assumptions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technopark_Incentives_Are_a_Separate_Regime\"><\/span>Technopark Incentives Are a Separate Regime<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Technology Development Zones (commonly called Technoparks or Teknoparks) can be relevant to software and R&amp;D companies, but they should not be presented as part of the same support calculation as Decision No. 10962.<\/p>\n<p>Technopark benefits depend on the company\u2019s approved project, the activities carried out within the zone and the applicable technology-development-zone legislation. Tax, payroll and social-security consequences can vary by activity and employee, so they should be checked separately from Ministry of Trade service-export reimbursements.<\/p>\n<p>A foreign-owned software company does not need to assume that it must enter a Technopark before it can operate in T\u00fcrkiye. In practice, some founders first establish the company and operating structure, then assess whether a qualifying R&amp;D or software project justifies a separate Technopark application.<\/p>\n<p>For choosing a zone and preparing a project application, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/it-company-setup-in-turkey-technoparks-tax-benefits-process-key-advantages\/\"><strong>Technopark admission guide<\/strong><\/a>. For the tax and payroll treatment after acceptance, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/rd-incentives-in-turkish-technoparks\/\"><strong>Technopark R&#038;D incentives guide<\/strong><\/a>. The official framework and current zone information are available through <span style=\"color:#000080;\"><strong><a style=\"color:#000080;\" href=\"https:\/\/teknopark.sanayi.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Ministry of Industry and Technology\u2019s Technopark portal<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Foreign-Owned_Software_Companies_Should_Check_Before_Applying\"><\/span>What Foreign-Owned Software Companies Should Check Before Applying<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For foreign founders, the main difficulty is usually not company ownership itself but keeping the beneficiary, contracts, invoices, banking records, software or service activity and application documents aligned with the current support rules.<\/p>\n<p>Before relying on an incentive in a budget, check:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Beneficiary status:<\/strong> which T\u00fcrkiye-based company will apply and whether it fits the relevant sector and support definition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service-export structure:<\/strong> who the foreign customer is, where the service is used and how the income or supported activity is documented.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expense mapping:<\/strong> whether the cost belongs to workforce development, software licence, hosting, reports\/databases or another current support item.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DYS readiness:<\/strong> whether beneficiary registration and the applicable forms and annexes are complete.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Payment trail:<\/strong> whether contracts, invoices and payment evidence consistently identify the beneficiary and supported activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Applications under Decision No. 10962 are received through <strong>DYS (Destek Y\u00f6netim Sistemi \/ Support Management System)<\/strong>. KEP remains a separate official communication infrastructure in T\u00fcrkiye, but older guidance describing KEP as the sole application channel should not be used for the current 10962 process. See Workon\u2019s <span style=\"color:#000080;\"><strong><a style=\"color:#000080;\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/kep-address-in-turkey\/\">KEP guide for foreign-owned companies<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and the <span style=\"color:#000080;\"><strong><a style=\"color:#000080;\" href=\"https:\/\/ticaret.gov.tr\/destekler\/hizmet-sektoru-destekleri\/duyurular\/dys-uzerinden-basvurularin-alinmasi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry\u2019s current DYS application announcement<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Workon_Supports_Foreign_Software_and_IT_Companies\"><\/span>How Workon Supports Foreign Software and IT Companies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Workon can coordinate the operational steps that sit around an incentive application: establishing the T\u00fcrkiye-based company, arranging a registered business address, coordinating corporate bank-account applications, organising the documentation flow and helping the company prepare for the relevant DYS process.<\/p>\n<p>For a foreign software or SaaS company, the practical value is having the company structure, payment trail and support documentation considered together before major expenditure is committed. If you are still at the setup stage, see Workon\u2019s <span style=\"color:#000080;\"><strong><a style=\"color:#000080;\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/company-registration\/\">company registration in Turkey service<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Workon does not guarantee that an application will be approved or that a particular tax treatment will apply. Where regulated legal, tax or accounting advice is required, the relevant position should be handled or confirmed by licensed professionals. Technopark admission and benefits should likewise be assessed under the separate rules of the relevant zone and project.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_the_Right_Incentive_Map_Before_You_Spend\"><\/span>Build the Right Incentive Map Before You Spend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most useful first step is not to assume that one programme covers every software-company cost. Separate your planned expenditure and income into the relevant buckets: service-export support, tax treatment, Technopark rules and app\/game-specific support where applicable.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a foreign founder or international software company considering T\u00fcrkiye, Workon can coordinate the company-setup and operational preparation needed before an incentive application is assessed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For a more useful first review, include your software or SaaS activity, Turkish company status, target markets, expected payroll and software\/hosting expenditure, and whether you already have DYS registration.<\/strong> <span style=\"color:#000080;\"><strong><a style=\"color:#000080;\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/contact\/\">Contact Workon to discuss your software or IT incentive-readiness needs<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[clicksus-faqpage]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 2026 guide to Turkey\u2019s software and IT incentive landscape for foreign founders, covering service-export tax rules, workforce development, software licences, hosting, DYS applications and separate Technopark considerations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3582,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","clicksus-faqpage":{"Sorular":[{"Soru":"What incentive routes should a software or IT company in Turkey check in 2026?","Cevap":"The main families should be assessed separately: Ministry of Trade service-export support under Decision No. 10962, tax treatment for qualifying export income, Technology Development Zone or Technopark incentives, and app or game-specific support where relevant. One company can have different rules for different income and cost streams."},{"Soru":"Does the 2026 service-export tax deduction mean every software company pays 0% corporate tax?","Cevap":"No. The article notes that the Article 10\/1-(\u011f) deduction rate was increased to 100% for qualifying income for tax periods beginning in 2026, but the statutory conditions still matter and minimum corporate tax or other rules can affect the result. It is not a blanket 0% corporate-tax regime for every software or SaaS company."},{"Soru":"What support can Decision No. 10962 provide to eligible software and IT companies?","Cevap":"Depending on the support item and current Ministry rules, eligible companies can assess routes such as workforce development for international promotion and marketing, hosting, software licences and approved reports or databases. Rates, caps, lists, timing and documentation are support-specific."},{"Soru":"Can a foreign-owned Turkish software company apply for these incentives?","Cevap":"Potentially yes. Foreign ownership alone does not automatically disqualify the Turkish beneficiary, but eligibility depends on the company, activity, export or cost item, contracts, invoices, payment trail, current programme conditions and DYS documentation."},{"Soru":"Are Technopark incentives part of the same calculation as Decision No. 10962 support?","Cevap":"No. Technology Development Zone incentives are a separate legal and tax regime tied to the approved project, qualifying activity, personnel and zone rules. They should be evaluated independently rather than combined into one generic software-incentive percentage."},{"Soru":"Are mobile app advertising and platform-commission supports covered by the same general software rules?","Cevap":"They fall within the current service-export support architecture but have app and digital-product-specific eligibility, product, platform and expenditure rules. 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