1. GENERAL COUNTRY INFORMATION
2. FOREIGN INVESTMENT POLICY
3. INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS
4. PROCEDURES FOR INVESTORS
5. TAX RATES
6. FREE PORT AND ZONE
7. PROCEDURES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMPANY AND MAIN INCENTIVES
8. PROCEDURES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BANK
9. PROCEDURES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OFFSHORE  BANK AND MAIN INCENTIVES

3. INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS
3.1. Investment Incentives Applied Under The Incentive Law
The following incentives are applied to investments with Incentive Certificates, regardless of whether
an investor is local or foreign. Incentive Certificates are granted from the State Planning Organization.
• Investment Allowance
Investment allowance is 200% on the initial fixed capital investment expenditure for the
investments in Priority Development Regions and in sectors with special importance.
Investment allowance is 100% on the initial fixed capital investment expenditure for the
investments in other sectors and regions.
Güzelyurt and Karpaz were determined as Priority Development Regions by the Council of
Ministers.
• Exemption From Custom Duties and Funds
Import of machinery and equipments concerning the project are exempt from every kind of
custom duties and funds in accordance with Incentive Certificate. Regulations on importation
of raw materials and semi-finished goods are specified by the Prime Ministry and is subject to
the approval of the Council of Ministers.
• Zero Rate VAT
Zero rate VAT is applied for both the imported and locally purchased machinery and
equipment in accordance with the Incentive Certificate.
• State Owned Land and Building Lease
State owned land and building lease is possible for the investments that are granted Incentive
Certificate in accordance with the regulations in force.
• Fund Credits
Long term and low rate investment credits are available from the Investment and Export
Incentive Fund.
• Exemption From Construction Licence Fee
Investments that are granted Incentive Certificates are exempt from all kinds of taxes and fees
related with construction licence.
• Reduction of Stamp Duty for Capital Increase
Reduction of stamp duty concerning capital increase is provided for the investments that are
granted Incentive Certificate.

• Reduction of Fee on Mortgage Procedures
Reduction of stamp and registration fees is applied on mortgage procedures necessary when
using bank credit for the investments that are granted Incentive Certificate.
3.2. Incentives Applied Under The Tax Legislation
Allowances are given for capital expenditure incurred on the acquisition of plant and machinery,
fixtures and fittings owned and used by a person or corporate body in trade or business or scientific
research.
These capital allowances are:
- Initial (Investment) Allowances
- Annual (Wear and Tear) Allowances
Allowances are also given on existing buildings or on the construction, extension or adaptation of
buildings owned and used by a person or corporate body. In total, tax allowance is given equal to the
cost of an asset plus the investment allowance.
• Initial (Investment) Allowance rate is 50%.
Investment allowance rate can be increased up to 100% or new rate, which is not less than
legal rate, can be determined by the Council of Ministers with the recommendation of
Ministry of Finance for the investments in Priority Development Regions and in sectors with
special importance specified under the Incentive Law and the Tourism Industry Incentive
Law.
If there are regulations concerning investment allowances under special Incentive Laws, the
rates and principles are applied in accordance with Incentive Law concerned instead of
applying the allowance rates in accordance with Income Tax Law.
• Annual (Wear and Tear) Allowances:
- Machinery and Equipment :10%
- Saloon type motor vehiclesand motorcycles : 15%
- Motor vehicle with “T” licence : 25%
- Other motor vehicles (trucks, buses, vans etc.) : 20%
- Industrial Buildings and Hotels : 4%
- Shops and Residences : 3%
- Furniture and Fixtures : 10%

Initial allowances and annual depreciation allowances are deducted before setting net chargeable
incomes.
• Other Allowances:
- Expenditures on company formation are amortized in five years.
- Expenditure on patent and patent rights
- The purchased tools and fixtures which have the values not exceeding the monthly gross
minimum wage at the beginning of the year, may not be subject to depreciation and the
payments for these tools and fixtures may be immediately recorded as expense.
• Twenty percent of earnings of corporate bodies from exports of goods and services is exempt
from corporation tax. But the exempted amount can not exceed the amount equal to 80% of
net income which is obtained from exports.
• The exports of all goods and services are exempt from VAT. According to the legislation the
exporters can claim credits or refunds for the VAT paid on their inputs.
• Air, land and sea transportation services, from the TRNC to foreign country, from foreign
country to the TRNC or from foreign country to foreign country via the TRNC, except
passenger transportation services which are provided by transportation corporations in the
TRNC, are exempt from VAT. According to the legislation carrier can claim credits or refunds
for the VAT paid on their inputs.
• Services provided in ports or airports for the sea or air transportation vehicles used in the
production of income are exempt from VAT.