RIZE FREE ZONE
RIZE FREE ZONE is a Free Zone located in Rize, Turkey, with Ministry of Trade, Directorate General of Free Zones listed as its governing authority.
Key Facts
| Type | Free Zone |
|---|---|
| Location | Rize, Turkey |
| Area | 150 hectares |
| Governing Authority | Ministry of Trade, Directorate General of Free Zones |
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.
About RIZE FREE ZONE
Rize 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 1997. Manufacturing users are exempt from income and corporate tax on earnings from export sales and, from 2026, sales within the zone or to other free zones; sales into the Turkish market are taxed. Trading, storage and office licences pay ordinary corporate tax.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of zone is RIZE FREE ZONE?
RIZE FREE ZONE is a Free Zone.
Where is RIZE FREE ZONE located?
RIZE FREE ZONE is located in Rize, Turkey.
Which governing authority is listed for RIZE FREE ZONE?
SEZ Explorer records Ministry of Trade, Directorate General of Free Zones as the governing authority for RIZE FREE ZONE. Confirm its current jurisdiction and remit with the authority.
Which benefits and incentives are recorded for RIZE FREE ZONE?
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.