Decree No. 9903 · TYKH — Programme C
Investments that break import dependency gain strategic status.
Large-scale production investments in products where the annual import share exceeds 50% or the import value exceeds USD 50 million can apply to Strategic Leap — the only programme among TYKH programmes that covers both machinery support and interest rate support.
Legal Basis
9903
Presidential Decree · Turkey's Century Development Thrust · Programme C
Ministry of Industry and Technology of Türkiye
General Directorate of Incentive Practices and Foreign Investment
Most Comprehensive Review
Strategic Leap applications are subject to the most comprehensive Committee review among TYKH programmes. Import data, contribution to the current account and investment scale are evaluated together.
Scope and Requirements
Import Dependency Criterion
The annual import share of the product to be manufactured relative to total consumption must exceed 50%, or the annual import value must exceed USD 50 million. Meeting either of the two criteria is sufficient.
Large-Scale Investment
Strategic Leap is designed for large-scale projects requiring a high minimum investment amount. The minimum amount is above the other TYKH programmes and is determined by the Ministry.
Current Account Deficit Reduction Target
The programme supports investments that prioritise reducing the current account deficit through import substitution. The projected import reduction potential carries critical weight in the evaluation.
Call-Based, Comprehensive Committee Review
Applications depend on call schedules announced by the Ministry. The Committee review for this status is the most detailed; file quality and technical documentation are directly decisive.
Support Elements
Machinery and interest support simultaneously.
Strategic Leap is the only programme among TYKH programmes that covers both machinery support and interest rate support. All six support elements are applied together under this status.
VAT Exemption
Domestic machinery and equipment purchases are exempt from VAT; VAT paid on imported machinery is refunded.
Customs Duty Waiver
Machinery and equipment imported under the incentive certificate are exempt from customs duty.
Corporate Tax Reduction
Under Programme C status, the investment contribution rate is set high; the corporate tax reduction rate offers the widest band among TYKH programmes.
Employer's SGK Premium Support
The employer's SGK premium for personnel employed during the operating period is covered by the Treasury.
Programme C Privilege
Machinery Support
Cash support of up to 25% on the value of eligible machinery and equipment. Programme C is the only TYKH programme that offers both machinery support and interest rate support simultaneously.
Programme C Privilege
Interest / Profit Share Support
A portion of interest or profit share expenses on TRY and foreign currency loans is covered by the Treasury. Can be used concurrently with machinery support.
Our Process
From import analysis to Committee review.
A Strategic Leap application requires full documentation of import dependency data and concrete demonstration of strategic eligibility. The Committee review for this status is the most comprehensive.
Import Analysis & HS Code Determination
The HS (Harmonised System) code of the product to be manufactured is determined. The annual import value and the ratio of imports to total consumption for this code are verified from official data sources. Which of the two criteria is met is identified and documented.
Strategic Eligibility Assessment
The investment's potential to reduce the current account deficit is calculated. Production capacity, expected import substitution value and employment impact are reported numerically.
Application File Preparation
A comprehensive application file covering feasibility report, import data, machinery and equipment list, loan structure and employment commitments is prepared. Both machinery support and interest rate support are requested in the same file.
Submission to Ministry
The completed file is submitted to the Ministry through the call-specific application channel. Deadlines for completing missing documents may be shorter than other programmes; it is critical that the file is prepared in full.
Committee Review & Incentive Certificate
The Committee comprehensively evaluates import reduction potential, investment scale and employment impact. The review for this status is the longest and most detailed among TYKH programmes.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Strategic Leap.
How is the import dependency criterion calculated?
There are two alternative criteria. The first is that the ratio of domestic production to total consumption is below 50%, meaning imports cover at least 50% of total consumption. The second is that the annual import value of the product exceeds USD 50 million. These calculations are made using TUIK and Ministry of Trade data for the relevant HS code. Meeting either criterion is sufficient to satisfy the application requirement.
Which sectors qualify for this programme?
Strategic Leap is not restricted to a sector list; applications can be made from any sector that meets the import dependency criterion. Sectors historically with high import dependency include pharmaceutical APIs, chemicals, electronic components and agrochemicals. HS-code-based import data is verified before the application to determine eligibility.
What is the minimum investment amount?
Since Strategic Leap is a programme targeting large-scale investments, the minimum investment amount is kept above other TYKH programmes. To determine the current threshold, monitoring Ministry announcements or conducting a preliminary assessment before applying is recommended; amounts may be updated by call period.
Can machinery support and interest rate support be used simultaneously?
Yes. Strategic Leap is the only programme among TYKH programmes to offer these two supports together. Machinery support is a cash support for machinery and equipment purchases; interest rate support reduces the financing cost of the investment loan. Since both supports operate through different mechanisms, they can be used simultaneously under the same incentive certificate.
How long does the Committee evaluation take?
For Strategic Leap applications, the Committee review may take several months depending on the complexity of the investment and the completeness of the file. Since the scope of evaluation is broader than other TYKH programmes, the process takes longer. Having the file complete and technical documents well-prepared prevents additional information requests and delays.
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