5 Big Advantages of Being an Antalya Teknokent Company

Financial firepower through tax exemptions

R&D and software firms operating inside the Teknokent zone enjoy critical tax exemptions, currently in force until the end of 2028:

• Corporate tax exemption

  Earnings from R&D, software and design activities are 100% exempt from corporate tax — letting you reinvest your full profit.

• VAT exemption

  No VAT is charged on sales of certain software types developed within the zone: system management, data management, business applications and games.

Major savings on payroll

Skilled talent is a tech company's biggest cost. Teknokent eases that burden:

• Income tax withholding incentive

  Wages of R&D and support staff for these duties are exempt from income tax.

• Employer SSI contribution support

  The state covers 50% of the employer's social-security contribution calculated on staff salaries.

• Stamp duty exemption

  Documents related to R&D projects, including employment contracts, are exempt from stamp duty.

Remote-work flexibility

Aligned with modern work patterns, Teknokent regulations allow time staff spend outside the zone (working from home or on-site at clients) to remain within incentive scope at certain ratios. That lets you pair Antalya's quality of life with flexible work models.

Academic and sector network

As a Teknokent company, you collaborate not just with your neighbors but also with universities:

• Academic advisory

  Easier access to university research infrastructure and faculty expertise.

• Investor reach

  Angel networks and venture capital funds closely follow approved projects inside Teknokent.

Import and customs facilitations

You can benefit from customs duty exemptions on specialised machinery, equipment or software you need to import for R&D projects — which can cut costs by 20–30%, especially for hardware-driven tech firms.