What is Free Zone ?

Free Zones are defined as fenced-in areas in which special regulatory treatment exists for the operating users in order to promote exports of goods and services. Free zones offer more convenient and flexible business climate in order to increase trade volume and export for some industrial and commercial activities as compared to the other parts of country.

Basic Objectives of the Foundation and Operation of Free Zones

- Promoting export oriented investment and production.

- Accalerating foreign direct investment and technology access.

- Directing enterprises towards export and developing international trade.

The Council of Ministers of Turkey through the Free Trade Zone Legislation No. 3218,is authorized to specify and determine the location, the boundaries and activities of Free Trade Zones in Turkey.