There are many advantages of being in the Technology Free Zone (TEKSEB - http://www.mam.gov.tr ), particularly for companies doing R & D:
These are regions that, although being located within the political borders of a country;
Where foreign trade, tax and customs regulations and current commercial, financial and economical legislation of the country are not being enforced; where wider exemptions and incentives are offered for industrial and commercial activities; that are physically separated from other parts of the country; and where commercial, industrial and service activities are taking place.
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