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Türkiye Tech Visa — technology startup

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Is this for a founder, startup entrepreneur, self-employed person, freelancer, company owner or another business profile?

The Tech Visa startup material addresses people coming to Türkiye to develop and strengthen their startups. It advertises programme-specific exceptions for permits to employ foreign personnel, covering partners and employees.

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Limits of the record
  • The precise eligible business model, innovation test and whether an existing overseas business is required remain unestablished.
  • Detailed legal conditions and statutory basis of the advertised work permit are not established.
  • START-UP application page, Türkiye TechVisa (Ministry of Industry and Technology)
    ty. Türkiye is the 13th largest country in the world by purchasing power parity. It has a young and dynamic population of 85 million. Türkiye's median age is only 32. It is as young as 15 years in some developed countries. This means a young, productive new generation that you can’t find in other countries. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES? 1) 3 Year Work Permit When you come to Türkiye under Tech Visa, you can easily bring along your staff. Or you can recruit talents from other countries in your team. Because we apply exceptions special for this program in permits to employ foreign personnel. These exceptions apply to both partners and employees. 2) Welcome Consultancy Service Türkiye is well-known for its hospitality. For this reason, we welcome all startups that come to our country by saying "Welcome". How can I establish a company in Türkiye? Where do I find a legal expert to navigate tax and other legislation in Türkiye? Where can I find office space that fits my needs? Where can I connect
  • START-UP application page, Türkiye TechVisa (Ministry of Industry and Technology)
    developed, large society. Türkiye is the 13th largest country in the world by purchasing power parity. It has a young and dynamic population of 85 million. Türkiye's median age is only 32. It is as young as 15 years in some developed countries. This means a young, productive new generation that you can’t find in other countries. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES? 1) 3 Year Work Permit When you come to Türkiye under Tech Visa, you can easily bring along your staff. Or you can recruit talents from other countries in your team. Because we apply exceptions special for this program in permits to employ foreign personnel. These exceptions apply to both partners and employees. 2) Welcome Consultancy Service Türkiye is well-known for its hosp
  • START-UP application page, Türkiye TechVisa (Ministry of Industry and Technology)
    rnational capital in Türkiye was 5,600 in 2002, but now it is more than 75,000. In other words, Türkiye's potential has been proven by international investors. Great minds think alike. When you come to Türkiye to develop and strengthen your startups, you have comprehensive advantages from the moment you start. Home To top turkiyetechvisa@sanayi.gov.tr Copyright © 2024 Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanlığı | All Rights Reserved www.turkiyetechvisa.gov.tr Fil Bilişim Web Tasarımı Ankara

What must actually exist or be demonstrated: business plan, company, innovation, clients, contracts, economic activity, job creation or other substance?

The official page states no substance test. It addresses founders who have spent months or years developing an idea and now want to grow beyond borders.

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  • The page requires no stated business plan, company registration, innovation test, client base, revenue or job-creation evidence.
  • The page does not state who assesses an application or against which criteria.
  • https://www.turkiyetechvisa.gov.tr/en/start-up
    You spent months or years trying to develop an idea, taking all the risks. Now you target to grow without being trapped into geographical borders.
  • https://www.turkiyetechvisa.gov.tr/en/start-up
    From free company establishment consultancy and tax and legislation consultancy to free office facilities and the chance to connect with valuable mentors and the opportunity to take advantage of government support in areas ranging from R&D to marketing are waiting for you.

What investment, capital, income, revenue, funding or viability evidence is central to this pathway?

The official source does not state any investment, capital, income or viability evidence the applicant must show. It describes the Türkiye Tech Visa Fund, which provides financial support to startups in the programme, and government grant support such as project financing, branding support and promotion support to foreign markets.

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Limits of the record
  • The applicant's required investment, capital, funding or revenue thresholds remain unknown. Programme support does not prove that those thresholds are absent.
  • START-UP application page, Türkiye TechVisa (Ministry of Industry and Technology)
    ortunity in Technoparks Setting up shop in technoparks is the most effective and fastest way to be a part of the technology ecosystem. The Türkiye Tech Visa Program offers all the necessary convenience you can think of to be part of a technopark that best suits your need out of nearly 101 technoparks that dot the map of Türkiye. 4) Türkiye Tech Visa Fund The Türkiye Tech Visa Fund is dedicated to providing financial support to startups that are part of the Türkiye Tech Visa Program, acknowledging the crucial role that access to finance plays in the success of startups globally. With the Türkiye Tech Visa Fund, finding financing for your startup is no longer a problem. 5) Government Supports Türkiye is one of the countries where startups are most supported by the government. We provide grant support such as project financing, branding support, promotion support to foreign markets Startups coming to Türkiye under the Türkiye Tech
  • START-UP application page, Türkiye TechVisa (Ministry of Industry and Technology)
    to startups that are part of the Türkiye Tech Visa Program, acknowledging the crucial role that access to finance plays in the success of startups globally. With the Türkiye Tech Visa Fund, finding financing for your startup is no longer a problem. 5) Government Supports Türkiye is one of the countries where startups are most supported by the government. We provide grant support such as project financing, branding support, promotion support to foreign markets Startups coming to Türkiye under the Türkiye Tech Visa Program will be able to apply easily for these funds when they require any. 6) Tax Exemptions When you take part in a technopark under Türkiye Tech Visa, you will be accessing various incentives. You can benefit from exemptions on the value-added tax, corporate tax, customs tax, etc. Incentives are

What business/self-employed activity may the holder conduct? Are there important restrictions? What is the family position where clearly stated?

The programme advertises a three-year work permit and special foreign-personnel permit exceptions covering partners and employees, including bringing staff or recruiting talent abroad. The official page does not state other restrictions or the family position.

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Limits of the record
  • The scope of the holder's own permitted business activity, outside work and family accompaniment remains unestablished.
  • START-UP application page, Türkiye TechVisa (Ministry of Industry and Technology)
    developed, large society. Türkiye is the 13th largest country in the world by purchasing power parity. It has a young and dynamic population of 85 million. Türkiye's median age is only 32. It is as young as 15 years in some developed countries. This means a young, productive new generation that you can’t find in other countries. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES? 1) 3 Year Work Permit When you come to Türkiye under Tech Visa, you can easily bring along your staff. Or you can recruit talents from other countries in your team. Because we apply exceptions special for this program in permits to employ foreign personnel. These exceptions apply to both partners and employees. 2) Welcome Consultancy Service Türkiye is well-known for its hosp
  • START-UP application page, Türkiye TechVisa (Ministry of Industry and Technology)
    ty. Türkiye is the 13th largest country in the world by purchasing power parity. It has a young and dynamic population of 85 million. Türkiye's median age is only 32. It is as young as 15 years in some developed countries. This means a young, productive new generation that you can’t find in other countries. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES? 1) 3 Year Work Permit When you come to Türkiye under Tech Visa, you can easily bring along your staff. Or you can recruit talents from other countries in your team. Because we apply exceptions special for this program in permits to employ foreign personnel. These exceptions apply to both partners and employees. 2) Welcome Consultancy Service Türkiye is well-known for its hospitality. For this reason, we welcome all startups that come to our country by saying "Welcome". How can I establish a company in Türkiye? Where do I find a legal expert to navigate tax and other legislation in Türkiye? Where can I find office space that fits my needs? Where can I connect
  • START-UP application page, Türkiye TechVisa (Ministry of Industry and Technology)
    nment Supports Türkiye is one of the countries where startups are most supported by the government. We provide grant support such as project financing, branding support, promotion support to foreign markets Startups coming to Türkiye under the Türkiye Tech Visa Program will be able to apply easily for these funds when they require any. 6) Tax Exemptions When you take part in a technopark under Türkiye Tech Visa, you will be accessing various incentives. You can benefit from exemptions on the value-added tax, corporate tax, customs tax, etc. Incentives are applied to staff premiums as well, technically eliminating the income tax for them. 7) Free Access to the Health System Türkiye provides an effective health insurance system. All staffers can avail of health services free of charge. The state pays the
  • START-UP application page, Türkiye TechVisa (Ministry of Industry and Technology)
    provide grant support such as project financing, branding support, promotion support to foreign markets Startups coming to Türkiye under the Türkiye Tech Visa Program will be able to apply easily for these funds when they require any. 6) Tax Exemptions When you take part in a technopark under Türkiye Tech Visa, you will be accessing various incentives. You can benefit from exemptions on the value-added tax, corporate tax, customs tax, etc. Incentives are applied to staff premiums as well, technically eliminating the income tax for them. 7) Free Access to the Health System Türkiye provides an effective health insurance system. All staffers can avail of health services free of charge. The state pays the insurance premiums of the employees of tech companies. We can do better together… APPLY
  • START-UP application page, Türkiye TechVisa (Ministry of Industry and Technology)
    oreign markets Startups coming to Türkiye under the Türkiye Tech Visa Program will be able to apply easily for these funds when they require any. 6) Tax Exemptions When you take part in a technopark under Türkiye Tech Visa, you will be accessing various incentives. You can benefit from exemptions on the value-added tax, corporate tax, customs tax, etc. Incentives are applied to staff premiums as well, technically eliminating the income tax for them. 7) Free Access to the Health System Türkiye provides an effective health insurance system. All staffers can avail of health services free of charge. The state pays the insurance premiums of the employees of tech companies. We can do better together… APPLY TO GROW YOUR ENTERPRISE IN TURKEY Türkİye is at the center of the world It offers easy access to
  • START-UP application page, Türkiye TechVisa (Ministry of Industry and Technology)
    uire any. 6) Tax Exemptions When you take part in a technopark under Türkiye Tech Visa, you will be accessing various incentives. You can benefit from exemptions on the value-added tax, corporate tax, customs tax, etc. Incentives are applied to staff premiums as well, technically eliminating the income tax for them. 7) Free Access to the Health System Türkiye provides an effective health insurance system. All staffers can avail of health services free of charge. The state pays the insurance premiums of the employees of tech companies. We can do better together… APPLY TO GROW YOUR ENTERPRISE IN TURKEY Türkİye is at the center of the world It offers easy access to a total population of 1.3 billion and a market worth 26 trillion US Dollars, covering Europe, the Middle East and North Africa region and Central Asia within a 4-hour flight distance. Let us remind you that there are direct

What approval/application sequence applies, how long is the status granted, how is it renewed, and what longer-term residence direction is officially stated?

The programme advertises a three-year work permit. The official source does not state the application sequence, renewal or a longer-term residence direction.

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Limits of the record
  • Application steps, decision authority, renewal and settlement options are not established by these excerpts.
  • START-UP application page, Türkiye TechVisa (Ministry of Industry and Technology)
    developed, large society. Türkiye is the 13th largest country in the world by purchasing power parity. It has a young and dynamic population of 85 million. Türkiye's median age is only 32. It is as young as 15 years in some developed countries. This means a young, productive new generation that you can’t find in other countries. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES? 1) 3 Year Work Permit When you come to Türkiye under Tech Visa, you can easily bring along your staff. Or you can recruit talents from other countries in your team. Because we apply exceptions special for this program in permits to employ foreign personnel. These exceptions apply to both partners and employees. 2) Welcome Consultancy Service Türkiye is well-known for its hosp
  • START-UP application page, Türkiye TechVisa (Ministry of Industry and Technology)
    ty. Türkiye is the 13th largest country in the world by purchasing power parity. It has a young and dynamic population of 85 million. Türkiye's median age is only 32. It is as young as 15 years in some developed countries. This means a young, productive new generation that you can’t find in other countries. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES? 1) 3 Year Work Permit When you come to Türkiye under Tech Visa, you can easily bring along your staff. Or you can recruit talents from other countries in your team. Because we apply exceptions special for this program in permits to employ foreign personnel. These exceptions apply to both partners and employees. 2) Welcome Consultancy Service Türkiye is well-known for its hospitality. For this reason, we welcome all startups that come to our country by saying "Welcome". How can I establish a company in Türkiye? Where do I find a legal expert to navigate tax and other legislation in Türkiye? Where can I find office space that fits my needs? Where can I connect

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