The Rate Regarding the Working Time Spent Outside the Region and Centers by Personnel Working in Technology Development Zones and R&D or Design Centers Has Been Amended

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Through the Presidential Decree No. 4625 (“Decree”) published in the Official Gazette dated 17th October 2021 and no. 31631, the ratio of the working hours spent outside of Technology Development Regions, R&D or design centers by the personnel, that could be considered within the scope of income tax withholding incentive, is increased from 20% to 50%. The decree will be effective until 31.12.2022.

You may find the full text of the Decree here (Turkish).

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