Why Turkey ?
Rapidly developing economy; GDP, which was USD 231 billion in 2002, increased more than threefold in 2017 and reached USD 851 billion (TURKSTAT)
Stable economic growth; Annual average real GDP increased by 5.8% between 2002 and 2017 (TURKSTAT)
An expected and promising economy (OECD), which is expected to be one of the fastest growing economies in OECD member countries in 2018-2019, with an annual real GDP growth rate of 5.0%.
The world’s 13th largest economy in 2017 and the fifth largest economy in comparison with the EU region (GDP, IMF WEO)
In the last 15 years, the institutionalized economy attracting $ 193 billion foreign direct investment (CBRT)
A dynamic and mature private sector (TURKSTAT) with an export volume of US $ 157 billion, up 335 percent from 2002 to 2017
Population of 81 million people (2017, TURKSTAT)
The most populous young population compared to the EU (Eurostat)
Half of the population under the age of 31.7 years (2017, TURKSTAT)
Young, dynamic, educated and multicultural population
Since 1997, the second largest reformer among OECD member countries in terms of restrictions on foreign direct investment (OECD FDI Regulations Restriction Index 1997-2017)
A business-friendly environment with an average company size of 6.5 days (World Bank Business Report 2018)
Highly competitive investment conditions
A strong industry and service culture
Equal treatment of all investors
About 58,400 foreign capital companies in 2017 (Ministry of Commerce)
International arbitration
Transfer guarantee
New and improved technical infrastructure in the transport, telecommunications and energy sectors
Highly developed, low-cost sea transport
Advantage of transport to Central and Eastern Europe by rail
Well structured transport facilities and direct shipment mechanism to most EU countries
An effective and cost-effective starting point for major markets, serving as a natural bridge between East-West and North-South
Easy access to 1.7 billion customers in Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East and North Africa
Access to a large number of markets with a total GDP of US $ 25 trillion
R & D Law
Strategic investments, large-scale investments and incentives for regional investments
Customs Union with the EU since 1996 and Free Trade Agreement with 21 countries (Ministry of Commerce)
New Free Trade Agreements
Number of airline passengers rising from 33 million to 193 million between 2002 and 2017 (TURKSTAT)
Number of foreign tourists reaching 13 million to 38 million between 2002-2017 (TURKSTAT)
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