Türkiye’s Information Technologies and Software Exports and Government Support
Digital has no borders. Neither should your business.
From Silicon Valley to the European market, software knows no geographical borders. With scalable growth models and service export support, we run your venture’s move into global markets together with you.
- Market and buyer researchdata-led target markets
- Support planningMinistry, KOSGEB, TÜBİTAK
- End-to-end managementfrom market selection to buyer contact
What stands out in IT and software exports?
TİM’s sector-based export registration figures have no line for IT and software; software is a service export. The two figures below come from official sources.
- Type of export
- Service exports
- Support decree
- 2024/10962
- Income deduction on software exports
- 80%
- R&D centres in the software sector
- 129
Source: Corporate Tax Law No. 5520, Article 10/1-ğ (deduction conditional on transferring the income to Türkiye); Ministry of Industry and Technology R&D centre statistics, 3 September 2026.
What drives success in IT and software exports?
Your code may be excellent, but what about your commercialisation strategy?
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A scalable business model
We take your software beyond a local project and turn it into a model that generates monthly recurring revenue (MRR) on a global scale. We find the right partnerships in target markets for licensing, subscription (SaaS) or freemium models. -
Support for user acquisition costs
Digital marketing and user acquisition spending, such as Google, Meta or App Store ads, is high in foreign-currency terms. We manage the application for the eligible part: the rate is 50%, up to 70% for some items in target countries set by the Ministry. -
Managing commission and store fees
Platforms such as the App Store, Google Play or Steam charge high commissions and store registration fees. We run your support application for these costs and use incentives to ease these hidden costs, which eat directly into your margins. -
E-TURQUALITY® (formerly known as Bilişimin Yıldızları)
We run the preparation and application for the E-TURQUALITY® (formerly known as Bilişimin Yıldızları) programme, designed for IT and software companies. Beyond financial support, we work with you to build the corporate infrastructure you need to become a global technology brand. -
Intellectual property and trademark registration
You need to protect your software from being copied in the global market. We manage your international patent, trademark and utility model processes and also run the application for the eligible part of these registration costs. -
Brand perception and TURQUALITY®
We take your software beyond being a cheap alternative and position it as a global technology brand. We build brand perception with you, from the product interface to digital marketing.
Working with software companies in Türkiye
Software built in Türkiye for export has to fit the target market’s language and usage habits and meet data security rules such as GDPR. For a buyer, the question is which team can deliver, not which one has the best website. Through Import Consulting, FIX identifies Turkish software and IT service companies, pre-screens them and manages proposals and negotiation until you meet the provider.
- Provider search: we list Turkish software and IT service companies that match your project brief and budget.
- Pre-screening: we review references, certificates and team capacity, and ask each provider how it meets rules such as GDPR.
- Proposal comparison: we set proposals side by side in one report, then negotiate price, scope and payment terms for you.
- Introduction: we handle correspondence and, with your approval, introduce you directly to the provider you choose.
What government support is available to IT and software companies?
- Overseas Unit SupportMinistry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 6,000,000
- Advertising, Promotion and Marketing SupportMinistry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 25,000,000
- Certification SupportMinistry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 4,000,000
- Platform Commission SupportMinistry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 20,000,000
- E-TURQUALITY® (formerly known as Bilişimin Yıldızları)Ministry of Trade Within programme limits
- 1507 SME R&D Startup Grant ProgrammeTÜBİTAKSupport rate 75% support rate: 75% TRY 3,500,000
- Strategic Product Support ProgrammeKOSGEBrepayableSupport rate 80% support rate: 80% TRY 10,000,000
Source: current programme legislation of the relevant institutions. Limits may change under each institution’s current legislation; the exact amount is confirmed by the institution’s announcement during the application period.
Programmes are not listed in order of importance.
How does FIX work with IT and software companies?
You write the code; we build the route that takes your technology to world markets.
We help take your local projects to the global market with the right business model, digital marketing support and a clear brand vision.
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Global scaling
We take your software beyond a local project and turn it into a model that generates sustainable revenue in the global market. We analyse your user acquisition costs on platforms such as Google and Meta, and design your digital advertising strategy to drive foreign-currency revenue growth. -
Service export support
Digital advertising is the biggest cost in software exports; App Store and Play Store commissions and server costs come on top. The main support instrument for these items is E-TURQUALITY® (formerly known as Bilişimin Yıldızları). The rate is 50%, rising to 70% for some items in target countries set by the Ministry. We structure the application before you spend. -
Intellectual property and brand vision
We run international protection processes for your code and your brand, your software’s greatest assets. We manage your international trademark and patent processes. Alongside this, we work to take your brand beyond being just a software house, towards an approved, corporate-grade technology brand that global leaders want to work with.
Our solutions for the IT and software sector
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FIX model
International Trade Consulting (UTD®)
Who it’s forCompanies that want buyer research and strategic guidance
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FIX model
Hands-on Export and Business Development (KİVİG®)
Who it’s forCompanies that want a foreign trade team working in the field
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Corporate Development
TURQUALITY® Consulting
Who it’s forCompanies that want to move their brand into a higher value-added position
Client results
- Companies served
- 250+
- Active export clients
- 50+
- Target countries
- 150+
- Exports achievedto date
- 250 M $
Figures are compiled from FIX records and updated from a single source.
Some of the companies we work with
How do you export IT and software?
Exporting IT and software starts with choosing the right target market based on data. You then adapt the product to the market’s language and usage habits and meet data security requirements such as GDPR.
The decisive step is reaching the purchasing decision-maker directly. FIX handles contact with corporate customers, market data and government support planning in a single team. We don’t stop at a report: we implement the process with you.
- Product and capacity analysisWe clarify your product and service group, your capacity and your export readiness.
- Target market selectionWe prioritise the markets that suit your product using demand, competition and access data.
- Regulatory and document complianceWe plan the target market’s data protection, contract and certification requirements.
- Direct contact with buyersWe reach the people who make the buying decision and manage meetings and quotations with you.
- Support planningWe plan trade fair, promotion, certification and market research costs around the right government support.
What government support is there for IT and software exports?
For IT and software companies, government support can finance a significant share of export costs such as software staff, cloud infrastructure and digital advertising. Support is open to companies registered in Türkiye. Foreign investors can apply once they have set up a company in Türkiye.
The right support depends on the cost item and company size; the relevant institution makes the final decision, and we prepare your application in its strongest form for that assessment.
- E-TURQUALITY® (formerly known as Bilişimin Yıldızları) ProgrammeE-TURQUALITY® is a support programme designed specifically for software and gaming companies. We manage the process end to end so that many cost items, from staff employment to cloud computing (server) costs, can be supported.
- Digital advertising and app store commission supportWe plan suitable government support for your advertising spend on platforms such as Google and Meta. We do the same for commission costs on App Store and Google Play sales and manage the application. That way, you plan the eligible part of your marketing budget from the start.
- Qualified staff employment supportWe identify suitable support programmes for the salary costs of engineers and developers working on your export-focused projects, and we manage the application. This can ease the cost of growing a qualified team.
What should you watch for in IT and software exports?
- Localised user experience (UX/UI): In software exports, code quality alone is not decisive. The product needs to be adapted naturally to the target market’s cultural usage habits, language and user expectations.
- Global data security and regulatory compliance: In the international software market, trust starts with full compliance with strict data security standards such as GDPR and the target country’s IT laws. This compliance becomes your strongest sales argument in meetings with corporate customers.
- SaaS model and scalable architecture: A cloud-based architecture lets the software run simultaneously and at high performance in different regions. This architecture is what makes rapid global roll-out and regular subscription revenue possible.
- Support timing: Planning eligible expenditure before any payment is made means you don’t lose support you’re entitled to.
Other services
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Exports
Export Consulting
We run the export process with you, from market selection to order talks with buyers.
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Exports
Market Entry Project
A data-driven export roadmap; 50% of the cost can be covered by Ministry support.
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Exports
Target Market Research Report
We use data to show where your product is in demand, then prioritise those markets.
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Exports
Potential Customer List
We deliver a list of importers and decision-makers who fit your product, with verified contact details.
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Grants and incentives
Export Support
We plan trade fair, promotion and market entry costs with Ministry of Trade support.
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Corporate Development
TURQUALITY® Consulting
We run the TURQUALITY® process end to end, from application to audit and spending management.
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Grants and incentives
TÜBİTAK Consulting
We design and run your R&D and innovation projects under the TÜBİTAK programme that fits you.
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Grants and incentives
KOSGEB Consulting
We manage SME applications for start-up, capacity and digital transformation support.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you start exporting IT and software?Exporting IT and software starts by clarifying whether your product meets the target market’s…
Exporting IT and software starts by clarifying whether your product meets the target market’s data security and regulatory expectations. In this sector, a scalable business model determines success. That is why we put revenue and business model design at the centre of the plan. We decide on market selection, customer contact and the support timeline together in the Initial Analysis (Check-Up) meeting.
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How do you choose a target market for IT and software exports?In software, the target market is chosen based on how quickly the product can be localised to…
In software, the target market is chosen based on how quickly the product can be localised to that language and user habits (UX/UI). Data security legislation and how ready the SaaS architecture is to scale also count. We read demand and competition data together with these factors and prioritise the market where you are likely to win your first customer sooner.
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Which grant and incentive programmes can IT and software companies apply for?IT and software companies can apply for the E-TURQUALITY® (formerly known as Bilişimin Yıldızları) Programme.
IT and software companies can apply for the E-TURQUALITY® (formerly known as Bilişimin Yıldızları) Programme. They can also apply for digital advertising and app store commission support and for employment support under Decree No. 10962. For overseas events, certification and promotion spending, the service export support under Decree No. 10962 is also considered. The AIx® Incentive Robot shows the programmes that suit your company; the final decision rests with the relevant institution.
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Which certificates do IT and software exports require?Certification needs vary by product and target market; data security requirements such as GDPR…
Certification needs vary by product and target market; data security requirements such as GDPR often come to the fore. Certification costs can be planned under Certification Support in the Service Exports Support Decree.
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When should you apply for support for software exports?In software exports, the support application is made before trade fair, promotion and market…
In software exports, the support application is made before trade fair, promotion and market research spending. Some programmes require an application or prior approval before spending. We place your spending, especially under the E-TURQUALITY® (formerly known as Bilişimin Yıldızları) Programme, into the support timeline before any payment is made.
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How does FIX work with IT and software companies?FIX works with software companies on global scaling, service export support and intellectual…
FIX works with software companies on global scaling, service export support and intellectual property and brand planning. We use the UTD® model for corporate customer and partner research, KİVİG® to strengthen your sales team abroad and HİT® for appointments with target companies; in the Initial Analysis (Check-Up), we decide together which one to start with.