Aegean Free Trade Zone

The Aegean free trade zone is designed for hi-tech industries and commercial activities.

We can incorporate your Turkish company and assist with obtaining a free trade operating licence for the Aegean Free Trade Zone.

It is located 4 kilometres from the Adnan Menderes International Airport and 14 kilometrs away from Izmir Port.

Activities which can be carried out in the Aegean Free Trade Zone include:

• Trade
• Banking and Insurance
• Rentals
• Production
• Storage
• Assembly and repair-maintenance
• Maintenance - Repair
• Other

It is established and operated by the private sector and the land is provided by the government.

Aegean Free Trade Zone Advantages

• A modern industrial centre
• Manufacturing companies in the Free Trade Zone are exempt from Corporate and Income Tax on their employees
• Designed for hi-tech industries
• 100% foreign capital company can be established in the Free Trade Zone
• Imports can remain in the zone without any time limit
• No duty or import tariff from goods imported into (FTZ) from abroad
• Direct sales allowed to Turkish domestic market

Operating Licence Application Procedures

• We incorporate your Limited Þirketi company in Turkey
• We complete your Free Trade Zone Operating Licence Application Form
• Your application fee is then deposited with the Central Bank of Turkey
• We submitted your application form which is then assessed by the Free Trade Zone Operator (ESBAS) and the Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade (UFT) General Directorate of Free Trade Zones
• A lease agreement is then made with the Free Trade Zone Founder and Operator (ESBAS)
• We apply to the UFT General Directorate Of Free Trade Zones with your lease agreement
• You receive your Operating Licence and can start business in the Aegean Free Trade Zone