Branding ProgrammeArt. 75Branding tier
Hosting costs
Higher annual cap than the Standard Programme · software, apps, games and platforms
Key facts
| Programme | Branding Programme |
|---|---|
| Decision article | Art. 75 of Decision No. 10962 |
| Circular article | Art. 75 of the implementing circular |
| Support rate | 50% |
| Target-country rate | 50% everywhere |
| Annual cap | 7 500 000 ₺ ≈ $156,576 |
| 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
- Hosting for software, apps, games and platforms delivered to users abroad, with a higher annual cap than the Standard Programme
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.
Documents you will need
- 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
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.