The law on the amendment of some laws on the purpose of improvement of the investment environment numbered 6728 and article 3/A have been added to the law on the support of research, development and design activities numbered 5746. R&D discount institution related to the R&D and innovation activities existing within the structure of income and corporate taxpayers’ corporations has been specified in article 3/A of the law numbered 5746.

Accordingly, 100% of research and development expenses related to searching new technology and information developed within the structure of income and corporate taxpayers’ corporations will be a subject for discount on the determination of profit in line with article 10 of the Corporate Tax Law numbered 5520 and article 89 of the law numbered 193; providing that these projects are regarded as R&D and innovation projects by the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology.

Herewith, R&D discount will be applied to the applications done within the scope of article 3/A of the law numbered 5746 as of the date of 09.08.2016 as long as the law numbered 5746 and the related legislations are taken into consideration about the discounts related to research and development projects on searching new technology and information. On the other hand, R&D discount will be applied to the projects being subject to the applications done before 09.08.2016 within the scope of General Communiqué on Corporate Tax with serial number 1 according to the provisions (the provisions before the sub clause (a) of the first clause of article 10 of the Corporate Tax Law was amended with the Law numbered 6728).

Source: Corporate Tax Law

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Minister of Science, Industry and Technology of Turkey Dr. Faruk Özlü said new agreements between Turkish, Azeri and Georgian businessmen will establish strong partnerships between the countries. Turkish republic is ready to take every step to build stronger economic and commercial relations with Azerbaijan and Georgia since they hold a significant geostrategic position in South Caucasia.
Turkey is growing despite global adversity but also its macroeconomic indicators are in a positive trend. Turkish economy has been affected slightly from the neighboring countries and the world, nevertheless, Turkey is determined to do business with local currency. Relations with Azerbaijan and Georgia advance faster in comparison to those with other countries yet trade volume growth needs to be accelerated. Turkish construction companies bring investment along with their services; as a result, Turkish construction business should not be undermined. Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline Project (TANAP) is being conducted with Azerbaijan and Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway will be completed in 2017. Efforts for the revival of mid corridor of Silk Trade Route still continue and businessmen play a key role to enhance relations.

Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan Şahin Mustafayev stated that Azerbaijan, Georgia are united with Europe thru Turkey. He highlighted Azerbaijan’s investment in Turkey since its worth is 9 billion USD. Turkey is Azerbaijan’s number 1 trade partner, furthermore, investment in Turkey will continue to increase. 330 Turkish companies operate in Azerbaijan and trade agreements between 3 countries increase trade volume tremendously.

Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia Giorgi Gakhariaexpressed the existing collaboration between three countries should continue. Turkey and Azerbaijan are Georgia’s key trade partners and new regulations are enacted to facilitate investment and business operations in Georgia. Georgia ranks 23 in World Bank’s List of Ease of Doing Business and it holds Free Trade Agreements with Commonwealth of Independent States, European Union and Turkey thus have access to one third of global market.

Deputy Minister of Economy of Turkey Fatih Metin underlined the significance of this meeting that united business communities from three partner countries. Georgia, Azerbaijan and Turkey should remove every trade barrier in order to elevate trade volume to 20 billion USD. Three countries will meet the target in near future by uniting Turkey’s R&D and innovation infrastructure with Georgia’s rich natural resources and Azerbaijan’s strong energy infrastructure to develop joint projects.

DEİK Board Member Rona Yırcalı expressed that Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia are trying hard to build sustainability in the region. Economic and commercial relations between three countries lay a foundation for the triad partnership. In the previous Business Forum trade volume target has been set to 20 Billion USD yet current volume is 14 billion USD. As representatives from the business communities of three countries, our responsibility is to reach the target and make the trade volume grow. Key topics of the Business Forum will be regional business opportunities, mainly focusing on project finance models and how we can cooperate in the fields of transportation and logistics.

Turkey-Azerbaijan Trade Figures (Ministry of Economy- 2016)
Turkish Export to Azerbaijan: 1.278 Billion USD
Main Export items:Guns and ammunition, furniture, towel, iron and steel, construction materials
Turkish Import from Azerbaijan:278 Million USD
Main Import Items:Ethylene polymers, processed aluminum, electric energy, acyclic alcohols, petroleum oils
Trade Volume:1.568 Billion USD
Trade Balance: 1.008 Billion USD

Turkey-Georgia Trade Figures (Ministry of Economy- 2016)
Turkish Export to Georgia:1.177 Billion USD
Main Export Items:Plastic hoses, pipes and fittings, iron and steel, hygienic towels
Turkish Import to Georgia: 212 Million USD
Main Import Items: Meat, offal, marine animals, textile, iron, fish and marine mammals.
Trade Volume: 1.389 billion USD
Trade Balance: 965 million USD

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2- What is the purpose of the plan prepared by the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology?
The Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology determined a road map in order to
2.1-comply with the transformation depending on software-based technologies
2.2-present competitive products in international arena

3-Which programs will be prepared in order to execute this plan?
One of the most important titles of this plan is ‘’to enhance competitiveness in international arena’’.
In order to achieve the goal;
3.1-Priority areas of Turkey that make a difference in international software sector will be determined.
3.2-Thematic support areas will be prepared for entrepreneurs who incline to these priority areas.

4-Which institutions and organizations will support the activities done by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK)?
The institutions and organizations that support the activities done by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK):
4.1-Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology
4.2-Ministry of Development
4.3-Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization (KOSGEB), Turkish Standards Institute (TSE)
4.4-Development Agency
4.5-Nongovernmental Organizations (STK)
4.6-Universities
4.7-Related State Institutions and Organizations

5-Which sectors will be promoted with support program at the end of the studies?
Especially, the areas that will provide a competitive advantage and have strategic importance like
5.1-Cloud Computing
5.2-Internet of Things
5.3-Huge Data
5.4-Game Software
5.5-Smart Applications
5.6-Security Software
will be determined and generated thematic support programs by taking advantage of the funds of European Union, Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) and so forth.

6-What is the editing purpose of software accelerator program?
Particularly, this program will be used for
6.1-technology development areas
6.2-software companies in the areas where the sector is well-supported
6.3-their entrepreneurs

7-In which sectors will the commercialization of the software products be supported?
The commercialization of software products will be supported in technology development areas anticipated to serve the information sector, in the areas where software sector is intensive and in national and international areas.

8-What kind of support programs will be formed in order to make contact within the scope of commercialization?
8.1-Education
8.2-Mentorship
8.3-Making national and international contacts
8.4-There will be formed mechanisms aimed at developing financial and technical facilitation support programs and including bringing investors and entrepreneurs together.

9-Which criteria are important while evaluating the software sector?
Software sector is important, because it provides
9.1-Low-cost investment
9.2-Qualified
9.3-Large amount of employment
9.4-Products with high added value

10-Which concepts and practices (known as New Industrial Revolution) rest upon software based technology?
Technologies like
10.1-Industry 4.0
10.2-Artificial Intelligence
10.3-Robotics Equipment
10.4-Smart Production System
10.5-3-D Printers
10.6-Internet of Things
10.7-Huge Data
10.8-Cloud Computing rest upon software based technology.

Source: sanayi.gov.tr
Date: 20 January 2017

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