10 Reasons to Invest in Turkey 1-Succesful economy 2-Population 3-Qualified and competitve labor force 4-Liberal and reformist investment climate 5-Infrastructure 6-Centrally located 7-Energy corridor and terminal of Europe 8-Low taxes and incentives 9-Customs union with The Europe since 1996 10-Large domestic market

1. INVEST IN TURKEY

2. INVEST IN TURKEY
Presentation by Orhan Yenici - 2016

3. INVEST IN TURKEY
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10 Reasons to Invest in Turkey

4. INVEST IN TURKEY
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10 Reasons to Invest in Turkey
1 - Succesful economy

5. INVEST IN TURKEY
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10 Reasons to Invest in Turkey
1 - Succesful economy
2 - Population

6. INVEST IN TURKEY
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10 Reasons to Invest in Turkey
1 - Succesful economy
2 - Population
3 - Qualified and competitive labor force

7. INVEST IN TURKEY
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10 Reasons to Invest in Turkey
1 - Succesful economy
2 - Population
3 - Qualified and competitive labor force
4 - Liberal and reformist investment climate

8. INVEST IN TURKEY
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10 Reasons to Invest in Turkey
1 - Succesful economy
2 - Population
3 - Qualified and competitive labor force
4 - Liberal and reformist investment climate
5 - Infrastructure

9. INVEST IN TURKEY
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10 Reasons to Invest in Turkey
1 - Succesful economy
2 - Population
3 - Qualified and competitive labor force
4 - Liberal and reformist investment climate
5 - Infrastructure
6 - Centrally located

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10 Reasons to Invest in Turkey
1 - Succesful economy
2 - Population
3 - Qualified and competitive labor force
4 - Liberal and reformist investment climate
5 - Infrastructure
6 - Centrally located
7 - Energy corridor and terminal of Europe

11. INVEST IN TURKEY
Presentation by Orhan Yenici - 2016
10 Reasons to Invest in Turkey
1 - Succesful economy
2 - Population
3 - Qualified and competitive labor force
4 - Liberal and reformist investment climate
5 - Infrastructure
6 - Centrally located
7 - Energy corridor and terminal of Europe
8 - Low taxes and incentives

12. INVEST IN TURKEY
Presentation by Orhan Yenici - 2016
10 Reasons to Invest in Turkey
1 - Succesful economy
2 - Population
3 - Qualified and competitive labor force
4 - Liberal and reformist investment climate
5 - Infrastructure
6 - Centrally located
7 - Energy corridor and terminal of Europe
8 - Low taxes and incentives
9 - Customs union with EU since 1996

13. INVEST IN TURKEY
Presentation by Orhan Yenici - 2016
10 Reasons to Invest in Turkey
1 - Succesful economy
2 - Population
3 - Qualified and competitive labor force
4 - Liberal and reformist investment climate
5 - Infrastructure
6 - Centrally located
7 - Energy corridor and terminal of Europe
8 - Low taxes and incentives
9 - Customs union with EU since 1996
10 - Large domestic market

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SUCCESFUL ECONOMY

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SUCCESFUL ECONOMY
Booming economy; more than tripling its GDP, reaching USD 720 billion in 2015, up from USD 231 billion in
2002 (TurkStat)

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SUCCESFUL ECONOMY
Booming economy; more than tripling its GDP, reaching USD 720 billion in 2015, up from USD 231 billion in
2002 (TurkStat)
Stable economic growth with an average annual real GDP growth rate of 4.7 percent between 2002 and 2015
(TurkStat)

17. INVEST IN TURKEY
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SUCCESFUL ECONOMY
Booming economy; more than tripling its GDP, reaching USD 720 billion in 2015, up from USD 231 billion in
2002 (TurkStat)
Stable economic growth with an average annual real GDP growth rate of 4.7 percent between 2002 and 2015
(TurkStat)
Promising economy with a bright future as it is expected to become one of the fastest growing economies
among the OECD members during 2016-2017 with an average annual real GDP growth rate of 3.8 percent
(OECD, June 2016)

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SUCCESFUL ECONOMY
Booming economy; more than tripling its GDP, reaching USD 720 billion in 2015, up from USD 231 billion in
2002 (TurkStat)
Stable economic growth with an average annual real GDP growth rate of 4.7 percent between 2002 and 2015
(TurkStat)
Promising economy with a bright future as it is expected to become one of the fastest growing economies
among the OECD members during 2016-2017 with an average annual real GDP growth rate of 3.8 percent
(OECD, June 2016)
17th largest economy in the world and 6th largest economy compared with the EU in 2015 (GDP at PPP, IMF
WEO)

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SUCCESFUL ECONOMY
Booming economy; more than tripling its GDP, reaching USD 720 billion in 2015, up from USD 231 billion in
2002 (TurkStat)
Stable economic growth with an average annual real GDP growth rate of 4.7 percent between 2002 and 2015
(TurkStat)
Promising economy with a bright future as it is expected to become one of the fastest growing economies
among the OECD members during 2016-2017 with an average annual real GDP growth rate of 3.8 percent
(OECD, June 2016)
17th largest economy in the world and 6th largest economy compared with the EU in 2015 (GDP at PPP, IMF
WEO)
Institutionalized economy fueled by USD 151 billion of FDI in the last decade (CBRT)

20. INVEST IN TURKEY
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SUCCESFUL ECONOMY
Booming economy; more than tripling its GDP, reaching USD 720 billion in 2015, up from USD 231 billion in
2002 (TurkStat)
Stable economic growth with an average annual real GDP growth rate of 4.7 percent between 2002 and 2015
(TurkStat)
Promising economy with a bright future as it is expected to become one of the fastest growing economies
among the OECD members during 2016-2017 with an average annual real GDP growth rate of 3.8 percent
(OECD, June 2016)
17th largest economy in the world and 6th largest economy compared with the EU in 2015 (GDP at PPP, IMF
WEO)
Institutionalized economy fueled by USD 151 billion of FDI in the last decade (CBRT)
A dynamic and mature private sector with USD 144 billion worth of exports and an increase of 400 percent
between 2002 and 2015 (TurkStat)

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POPULATION

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POPULATION
A population of 78.7 million (2015, TurkStat)

23. INVEST IN TURKEY
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POPULATION
A population of 78.7 million (2015, TurkStat)
Largest youth population compared with the EU (Eurostat)

24. INVEST IN TURKEY
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POPULATION
A population of 78.7 million (2015, TurkStat)
Largest youth population compared with the EU (Eurostat)
Half the population under the age of 31 (2015, TurkStat)

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POPULATION
A population of 78.7 million (2015, TurkStat)
Largest youth population compared with the EU (Eurostat)
Half the population under the age of 31 (2015, TurkStat)
Young, dynamic, well-educated and multi-cultural population

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QUALIFIED AND COMPETITIVE LABOR FORCE

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QUALIFIED AND COMPETITIVE LABOR FORCE
Over 29.7 million young, well-educated and motivated professionals (2015, TurkStat)

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QUALIFIED AND COMPETITIVE LABOR FORCE
Over 29.7 million young, well-educated and motivated professionals (2015, TurkStat)
Increasing labor productivity

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QUALIFIED AND COMPETITIVE LABOR FORCE
Over 29.7 million young, well-educated and motivated professionals (2015, TurkStat)
Increasing labor productivity
Approximately 733,000 students graduate annually from over 193 universities (2015,
CoHE)

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QUALIFIED AND COMPETITIVE LABOR FORCE
Over 29.7 million young, well-educated and motivated professionals (2015, TurkStat)
Increasing labor productivity
Approximately 733,000 students graduate annually from over 193 universities (2015,
CoHE)
More than 950,000 high school graduates with around half from vocational and
technical high schools (2015, Ministry of National Education)

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LIBERAL AND REFORMIST INVESTMENT CLIMATE

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LIBERAL AND REFORMIST INVESTMENT CLIMATE
The 2nd biggest reformer among OECD countries in terms of its restrictions on FDI since 1997
(OECD FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index 1997-2015)

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LIBERAL AND REFORMIST INVESTMENT CLIMATE
The 2nd biggest reformer among OECD countries in terms of its restrictions on FDI since 1997
(OECD FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index 1997-2015)
Business-friendly environment with an average of 7.5 days to set up a company, while the
average in OECD members is more than 15 days (World Bank Doing Business Report 2016)

34. INVEST IN TURKEY
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LIBERAL AND REFORMIST INVESTMENT CLIMATE
The 2nd biggest reformer among OECD countries in terms of its restrictions on FDI since 1997
(OECD FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index 1997-2015)
Business-friendly environment with an average of 7.5 days to set up a company, while the
average in OECD members is more than 15 days (World Bank Doing Business Report 2016)
Highly competitive investment conditions

35. INVEST IN TURKEY
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LIBERAL AND REFORMIST INVESTMENT CLIMATE
The 2nd biggest reformer among OECD countries in terms of its restrictions on FDI since 1997
(OECD FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index 1997-2015)
Business-friendly environment with an average of 7.5 days to set up a company, while the
average in OECD members is more than 15 days (World Bank Doing Business Report 2016)
Highly competitive investment conditions
Strong industrial and service culture

36. INVEST IN TURKEY
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LIBERAL AND REFORMIST INVESTMENT CLIMATE
The 2nd biggest reformer among OECD countries in terms of its restrictions on FDI since 1997
(OECD FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index 1997-2015)
Business-friendly environment with an average of 7.5 days to set up a company, while the
average in OECD members is more than 15 days (World Bank Doing Business Report 2016)
Highly competitive investment conditions
Strong industrial and service culture
Equal treatment for all investors

37. INVEST IN TURKEY
Presentation by Orhan Yenici - 2016
LIBERAL AND REFORMIST INVESTMENT CLIMATE
The 2nd biggest reformer among OECD countries in terms of its restrictions on FDI since 1997
(OECD FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index 1997-2015)
Business-friendly environment with an average of 7.5 days to set up a company, while the
average in OECD members is more than 15 days (World Bank Doing Business Report 2016)
Highly competitive investment conditions
Strong industrial and service culture
Equal treatment for all investors
Around 46,800 companies with international capital in 2015 (Ministry of Economy)

38. INVEST IN TURKEY
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LIBERAL AND REFORMIST INVESTMENT CLIMATE
The 2nd biggest reformer among OECD countries in terms of its restrictions on FDI since 1997
(OECD FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index 1997-2015)
Business-friendly environment with an average of 7.5 days to set up a company, while the
average in OECD members is more than 15 days (World Bank Doing Business Report 2016)
Highly competitive investment conditions
Strong industrial and service culture
Equal treatment for all investors
Around 46,800 companies with international capital in 2015 (Ministry of Economy)
International arbitration

39. INVEST IN TURKEY
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LIBERAL AND REFORMIST INVESTMENT CLIMATE
The 2nd biggest reformer among OECD countries in terms of its restrictions on FDI since 1997
(OECD FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index 1997-2015)
Business-friendly environment with an average of 7.5 days to set up a company, while the
average in OECD members is more than 15 days (World Bank Doing Business Report 2016)
Highly competitive investment conditions
Strong industrial and service culture
Equal treatment for all investors
Around 46,800 companies with international capital in 2015 (Ministry of Economy)
International arbitration
Guarantee of transfers

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INFRASTRUCTURE

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INFRASTRUCTURE
New and highly-developed technological infrastructure in transportation,
telecommunications and energy

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INFRASTRUCTURE
New and highly-developed technological infrastructure in transportation,
telecommunications and energy
Well-developed and low-cost sea transport facilities

43. INVEST IN TURKEY
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INFRASTRUCTURE
New and highly-developed technological infrastructure in transportation,
telecommunications and energy
Well-developed and low-cost sea transport facilities
Railway transport advantage to Central and Eastern Europe

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INFRASTRUCTURE
New and highly-developed technological infrastructure in transportation,
telecommunications and energy
Well-developed and low-cost sea transport facilities
Railway transport advantage to Central and Eastern Europe
Well-established transportation routes and direct delivery mechanism to most of the
EU countries

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CENTRALLY LOCATED

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CENTRALLY LOCATED
A natural bridge between both East-West and North-South axes, thus creating an
efficient and cost-effective outlet to major markets

47. INVEST IN TURKEY
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CENTRALLY LOCATED
A natural bridge between both East-West and North-South axes, thus creating an
efficient and cost-effective outlet to major markets
Easy access to 1.6 billion customers in Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East and North
Africa

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CENTRALLY LOCATED
A natural bridge between both East-West and North-South axes, thus creating an
efficient and cost-effective outlet to major markets
Easy access to 1.6 billion customers in Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East and North
Africa
Access to multiple markets worth USD 24 trillion of GDP

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ENERGY CORRIDOR AND TERMINAL OF EUROPE

50. INVEST IN TURKEY
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ENERGY CORRIDOR AND TERMINAL OF EUROPE
An important energy terminal and corridor in Europe connecting the East and the
West

51. INVEST IN TURKEY
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ENERGY CORRIDOR AND TERMINAL OF EUROPE
An important energy terminal and corridor in Europe connecting the East and the
West
Located at a close proximity of more than 70 percent of the world’s proven primary
energy reserves, while the largest energy consumer, which is Europe, is located
right to the west of Turkey, thus making the country a linchpin in energy transit
and an energy terminal in the region

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LOW TAXES AND INCENTIVES

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LOW TAXES AND INCENTIVES
Corporate Income Tax reduced from 33 percent to 20 percent

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LOW TAXES AND INCENTIVES
Corporate Income Tax reduced from 33 percent to 20 percent
Tax benefits and incentives in Technology Development Zones, Industrial Zones and
Free Zones, including total or partial exemption from Corporate Income Tax, a
grant on employer’s social security share, as well as land allocation

55. INVEST IN TURKEY
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LOW TAXES AND INCENTIVES
Corporate Income Tax reduced from 33 percent to 20 percent
Tax benefits and incentives in Technology Development Zones, Industrial Zones and
Free Zones, including total or partial exemption from Corporate Income Tax, a
grant on employer’s social security share, as well as land allocation
R&D and Innovation Support Law

56. INVEST IN TURKEY
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LOW TAXES AND INCENTIVES
Corporate Income Tax reduced from 33 percent to 20 percent
Tax benefits and incentives in Technology Development Zones, Industrial Zones and
Free Zones, including total or partial exemption from Corporate Income Tax, a
grant on employer’s social security share, as well as land allocation
R&D and Innovation Support Law
Incentives for strategic investments, large-scale investments and regional
investments

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CUSTOMS UNION WITH THE EUROPE SINCE 1996

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CUSTOMS UNION WITH THE EUROPE SINCE 1996
Customs Union with the EU since 1996 and Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with 27
countries (Ministry of Economy)

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CUSTOMS UNION WITH THE EUROPE SINCE 1996
Customs Union with the EU since 1996 and Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with 27
countries (Ministry of Economy)
More FTAs underway

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CUSTOMS UNION WITH THE EUROPE SINCE 1996
Customs Union with the EU since 1996 and Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with 27
countries (Ministry of Economy)
More FTAs underway
Accession negotiations with the EU

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LARGE DOMESTIC MARKET

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LARGE DOMESTIC MARKET
48.6 million broadband internet subscribers in 2015, up from 0.1 million in 2002 (ICTA,
TurkStat)

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LARGE DOMESTIC MARKET
48.6 million broadband internet subscribers in 2015, up from 0.1 million in 2002 (ICTA,
TurkStat)
73.6 million mobile phone subscribers in 2015, up from 23 million in 2002 (TurkStat)

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LARGE DOMESTIC MARKET
48.6 million broadband internet subscribers in 2015, up from 0.1 million in 2002 (ICTA,
TurkStat)
73.6 million mobile phone subscribers in 2015, up from 23 million in 2002 (TurkStat)
58 million credit card users in 2015, up from 16 million in 2002 (The Interbank Card
Center of Turkey)

65. INVEST IN TURKEY
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LARGE DOMESTIC MARKET
48.6 million broadband internet subscribers in 2015, up from 0.1 million in 2002 (ICTA,
TurkStat)
73.6 million mobile phone subscribers in 2015, up from 23 million in 2002 (TurkStat)
58 million credit card users in 2015, up from 16 million in 2002 (The Interbank Card
Center of Turkey)
181 million airline passengers in 2015, up from 33 million in 2002 (TurkStat)

66. INVEST IN TURKEY
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LARGE DOMESTIC MARKET
48.6 million broadband internet subscribers in 2015, up from 0.1 million in 2002 (ICTA,
TurkStat)
73.6 million mobile phone subscribers in 2015, up from 23 million in 2002 (TurkStat)
58 million credit card users in 2015, up from 16 million in 2002 (The Interbank Card
Center of Turkey)
181 million airline passengers in 2015, up from 33 million in 2002 (TurkStat)
35.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2015, up from 13 million in 2002 (TurkStat)

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