1. Importance of Export Incentives and Supports

• To increase the competitiveness of exporting companies in international markets.
• To increase the foreign trade volume of the country's economy.
• To support investment, production and employment opportunities.

2. Export Incentives Offered in Turkey

a. Financial Supports

• Credit and Interest Support: Low interest loans offered by Eximbank.
• Credit Guarantee Fund (CGF): Facilitating exporters' access to financing.
• Tax Refunds and Exemptions: Value Added Tax (VAT) refund and customs duty exemption.

b. Marketing and Fair Support

• Incentives for participation in fairs, exhibitions and promotional events held abroad.
• Market Research and International Brand Support: Grants provided for target market research.

c. Training and Consultancy Support

• Support for training and certification programs to develop foreign trade expertise.
• Contributions to business development consultancy services.

d. Technology and R&D Support

• Technological Product Investment Support Program (Tech-InvesTR): Supports given for the export of innovative products.
• R&D and Innovation Programs: Grants provided by TUBITAK and other organizations.

3. International Export Incentive Programs

• European Union Funds: Financing R&D projects through programs such as Horizon Europe.
• Other International Organizations: Export project incentives offered by organizations such as the World Bank and IMF.

4. How to Benefit from Incentives and Support?

a. Application Process

• Preparation of necessary documents: Business information, financial status reports and project plans.
• Application to relevant institutions and organizations (Ministry of Trade, KOSGEB, Eximbank, TUBITAK).
• Use of online application portals and support units.

b. Prominent Criteria

• Contribution of the activity to international markets.
• Value added level of the products to be exported.
• The company's operating history and growth potential.

c. Things to Consider

• Transparent and accurate management of processes.
• Complete and accurate preparation of application documents.
• Fulfilling the requirements of relevant incentives (for example, meeting certain export volumes).

5. Strategies for Successful Use of Incentives and Support

• Get Professional Support: Get guidance from foreign trade consultants or incentive experts.
• Target Market Selection: Make strategic market choices to benefit most effectively from incentives.
• Planned Investments: Use incentives as part of a long-term growth plan.

6. Sample Incentive Programs

• Eximbank Loan Programs: Provides easy access to export financing.
• Turquality Program: Support for brand-focused exports.
• KOSGEB Supports: Financial and training support for small and medium-sized enterprises.

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