The Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Turkey launched the "Turkey Tech Visa" program for talents and technology startups with critical qualifications in the field of technology. This program offers a 3-year work permit specifically to tech talent and startups and easy residence permit processes for families.
In addition, income tax and corporate tax exemptions and extensive healthcare services are provided within the framework of technopark support. Startups can also benefit from exemptions in areas such as value added tax, enterprise tax, and customs tax. Also, technopark supports are applied for insurance premiums to be paid to employees. In this regard, employees will not pay income tax.
On the website, which states that there is an effective healthcare system in Turkey, it is stated that all employees can use healthcare services for free. The state covers the insurance premiums of employees of technology companies.
Within the "Turkey Tech Visa" program, it is possible to take advantage of office space in technology parks and incubation centers, as well as start-up capital investments and project financial support. In addition, a designated solution partner is provided for further support, along with mentoring and advisory services.
It is noted that startups can easily bring their employees when they come to Turkey under "Tech Visa". Startups have the opportunity to include talent from other countries in their team. Because special exceptions apply to this program in the work permits of foreign workers. Let's add that these exceptions apply to both partners and employees. Startups participating in the "Turkey Tech Visa" program solve their financial problems with the "Turkey Tech Visa Fund".
Talents working in the field of technology are subject to a special exception in the work visa application process. Talents will not pay income tax if they work in Turkish companies that carry out R&D activities in Turkey. Also, the state covers half of the social security fees that cover comprehensive health services.
