Kocaeli Free Zone (Kocaeli Serbest Bölgesi — Kocaeli)

Kocaeli Free Zone (Kocaeli Serbest Bölgesi — Kocaeli) is a Free Zone located in Kocaeli, Turkey, established in 2000, with Ministry of Trade, Directorate General of Free Zones listed as its governing authority.

Key Facts

TypeFree Zone
LocationKocaeli, Turkey
Year Established2000
Area900 ha hectares
Companies22
Governing AuthorityMinistry of Trade, Directorate General of Free Zones
Statusoperational

Recorded Benefits and Incentives

100% corporate tax exemption, 100% income tax exemption for employee wages (for exporting companies), VAT exemption, Customs duty exemption, Rent incentives (for R&D intensive, high-tech or high value-added production)

Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.

Recorded Sector Focus

Kocaeli Free Zone (Kocaeli Serbest Bölgesi — Kocaeli) is listed with a sector focus including Chemicals And Specialty Materials, Automotive And Ev, and Electrical Equipment And Appliances.

About Kocaeli Free Zone (Kocaeli Serbest Bölgesi — Kocaeli)

Kocaeli Free Zone is one of Turkey's 19 free zones under Law No. 3218, supervised by the Ministry of Trade, with a zone operator running the site. The Ministry lists it as established in 2000. Manufacturing users are...

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of zone is Kocaeli Free Zone (Kocaeli Serbest Bölgesi — Kocaeli)?

Kocaeli Free Zone (Kocaeli Serbest Bölgesi — Kocaeli) is a Free Zone.

Where is Kocaeli Free Zone (Kocaeli Serbest Bölgesi — Kocaeli) located?

Kocaeli Free Zone (Kocaeli Serbest Bölgesi — Kocaeli) is located in Kocaeli, Turkey.

When was Kocaeli Free Zone (Kocaeli Serbest Bölgesi — Kocaeli) established?

Kocaeli Free Zone (Kocaeli Serbest Bölgesi — Kocaeli) was established in 2000.

Which governing authority is listed for Kocaeli Free Zone (Kocaeli Serbest Bölgesi — Kocaeli)?

SEZ Explorer records Ministry of Trade, Directorate General of Free Zones as the governing authority for Kocaeli Free Zone (Kocaeli Serbest Bölgesi — Kocaeli). Confirm its current jurisdiction and remit with the authority.

Which sectors are listed for Kocaeli Free Zone (Kocaeli Serbest Bölgesi — Kocaeli)?

Kocaeli Free Zone (Kocaeli Serbest Bölgesi — Kocaeli) is listed with a sector focus including Chemicals And Specialty Materials, Automotive And Ev, and Electrical Equipment And Appliances.

Which benefits and incentives are recorded for Kocaeli Free Zone (Kocaeli Serbest Bölgesi — Kocaeli)?

SEZ Explorer's current record lists: 100% corporate tax exemption, 100% income tax exemption for employee wages (for exporting companies), VAT exemption, Customs duty exemption, Rent incentives (for R&D intensive, high-tech or high value-added production) Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.

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