There are 19 active free zones in Turkey. As of 2022, approximately 90,000 people were employed in these zones. In 2023, employment in free zones reached around 100,000 people, while exports increased to approximately $13 billion.

Free zones are established to promote export-oriented investment and production, accelerate foreign capital and technology inflows, secure cost-effective and stable input supplies for the economy, and maximize the benefits of foreign trade and financing opportunities.

The free zones in Turkey and their establishment years are listed below:

No.

Establishment Year

Free Zone Name

11985Mersin Free Zone
21985Antalya Free Zone
31987Aegean Free Zone
41990Istanbul Ataturk Airport Free Zone
51990Trabzon Free Zone
61990Istanbul Trakya Free Zone
71992Adana-Yumurtalık Free Zone
81992Istanbul Industry and Trade Free Zone
91995Samsun Free Zone
101996European Free Zone
111997Rize Free Zone
121997Kayseri Free Zone
131997Izmir Free Zone
141998Gaziantep Free Zone
151999TÜBİTAK-MAM Free Zone
162000Denizli Free Zone
172000Bursa Free Zone
182000Kocaeli Free Zone
192022Western Anatolia Free Zone

These free zones are located in different regions of Turkey and contribute significantly to the country's economic development.

ConsultSight Consulting has extensive experience in establishing companies within free zones, handling license applications, and providing consultancy on free zone operations. By consulting with us, you can learn about the benefits of operating in a free zone, the incentives available, and how to maximize these advantages. We manage the entire application process for companies wishing to operate in a free zone, ensuring that you receive high-quality support tailored to your business needs.

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