Earnings from R&D, software and design activities are exempt from corporate tax until 31.12.2028.
Income tax withholding on the salaries of R&D, design and support personnel falls under an exemption of between 80% and 95%.
No VAT is applied on sales of system management, data management, mobile, internet and sector-specific software.
Contracts and documents drawn up within the scope of R&D and software activities are exempt from stamp duty.
Imports of any equipment, tools and software to be used in R&D projects are exempt from customs duty.
The full amount of R&D expenditure can be deducted separately from the corporate tax base, multiplying the total tax advantage.
| Item | Inside a Technopark | Outside |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate tax | Exempt (0%) | 25% |
| Income tax withholding on R&D personnel | 80% - 95% exemption | Paid in full |
| Employer's social security share | 50% from the Treasury | Paid in full by the company |
| VAT on software sales | Exempt | 20% VAT |
| Customs duty on R&D equipment | Exempt | Paid in full |
| University collaboration | Direct access | Down to the individual company |
| Physical infrastructure | Ready and shared | Company investment |
* Rates are for general information within the legislation in force for 2026.
50% of the employer's social security contribution for R&D and design personnel is covered by the Treasury.
Additional tax and salary support applies to the employment of personnel with a doctorate or a degree in the basic sciences (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology).
Faculty members can take part in R&D activities at companies in the zone and develop projects, and university resources become directly accessible.
Offices, laboratories, a prototype workshop, fiber internet, security and meeting areas, operational from day one.
Programs such as BİGG, Tech in Cube and FINEXT for early-stage ventures, plus mentor and investor connections.
The Dijitalpark London office, access to Horizon Europe and Eureka programs, and support for exports and trade fairs.
Being inside a technopark is not only a tax advantage. It is the door to connections with universities, investors and international business partners.
R&D-focused zones that bring universities, industry and founders into the same ecosystem.
The business development structure that turns an idea into a sustainable, scalable venture.
The technology transfer office that turns academic knowledge into commercial value.
The Strong Partners of Our Ecosystem
Dijitalpark Teknokent Startup Office is an incubation center and coworking space on the Çekmeköy campus, built to support the growth of early-stage ventures.
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