Standard ProgrammeArt. 22up to 10 products/yr
App store & platform commissions
Commissions from App Store, Google Play, Steam etc. on overseas sales · up to 4 000 000 ₺ ≈ $83,507 per product
Key facts
| Programme | Standard Programme |
|---|---|
| Decision article | Art. 22 of Decision No. 10962 |
| Circular article | Art. 31 of the implementing circular |
| Support rate | 50% |
| Target-country rate | 50% everywhere |
| Annual cap | 20 000 000 ₺ ≈ $417,537 |
| Per product | 4 000 000 ₺ ≈ $83,507 |
| Duration | Up to 5 years |
| When to file | After payment. No pre-approval: spend, pay from the company account, then file within six months. |
What is covered
- Commissions charged by digital platforms (App Store, Google Play, Steam, Epic, Microsoft Store and similar) on overseas sales of your software, app or game
How claiming works
After payment. No pre-approval: spend, pay from the company account, then file within six months.
- Pay from the Turkish company's bank account or company card, and keep the invoice, contract and payment record together.
- We assemble the evidence pack and file the claim in DYS to the Services Exporters' Association (HÄ°B) as the examining body.
- If anything is missing, the reviewer gives three months to complete it (extendable by three more).
- Support is paid in Turkish lira into the company account, typically one to three months after filing.
Rules worth knowing
- Up to 10 products per year, with a separate cap per product
- The platform account must be in the company's own name and the product marketed under it
- Commission invoices or reports must identify the product clearly
- Commissions deducted from your payout count: the platform's payout reports and bank-confirmed transfer records serve as proof of payment
Documents you will need
- Platform payout or financial reports per product and country
- Bank statements showing the net payouts received
- Store listing showing ownership
- Invoice issued to the Turkish company
- Proof of payment from the company account or company card (bank statement, SWIFT, or card statement)
- Contract, order confirmation or platform agreement
- Evidence that the activity is aimed at foreign markets
Tips from our practice
- This is often the largest single claim for game studios and needs no upfront action: the commissions you already pay every month qualify
Frequently asked
How long do I have to file?
Six months from the payment date. Multiple payments for the same activity are filed together, each within its own six-month window.
Is VAT reimbursed too?
Yes. Support is calculated on the invoice amount including indirect taxes, and foreign-currency invoices are converted at the Central Bank rate on the payment date.