Standard ProgrammeArt. 8per unitup to 70%
Overseas office rent
Rent, shared office membership, related certifications · up to 25 units
Key facts
| Programme | Standard Programme |
|---|---|
| Decision article | Art. 8 of Decision No. 10962 |
| Circular article | Art. 12 of the implementing circular |
| Support rate | 50% |
| Target-country rate | Up to 70% in Ministry target countries |
| Annual cap | 6 000 000 ₺ ≈ $125,261 |
| 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
- Rent for an overseas office or unit
- Rental commission paid to a broker
- Shared office or coworking membership
- Registration and licensing costs to open or run the unit
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 25 units, and five years of support per country
- The office may be held by your Turkish company or by an overseas company you own at 51% or more (organic link)
- Renting from your own distributor, dealer or agent is not eligible
- The unit must be operating during the claimed period
Documents you will need
- Lease agreement
- Rent invoices or receipts and bank transfers
- Company registration extract for the overseas entity, if the lease is in its name
- 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
- Support starts from the first month you claim, so file the first claim early to lock in the calendar-year cap
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.
When does the 70% rate apply?
When the activity targets a country on the Ministry's Target Countries List (EK-53). For multi-country activities, every targeted country must be on the list.