JUNE 2025 / SİSTEM GLOBAL NEWSLETTER SUMMARY
16 July 2025
| TAX REGULATION & CONSULTING 📈 |
| INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING INCENTIVE AND STAMP TAX EXEMPTION PRACTICE CHANGES FOR COMPANIES LOCATED IN R&D & DESIGN CENTERS, TEKMERS AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT ZONES HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED! The Law on Amendments to the Law on the Protection of the Value of Turkish Currency, Certain Laws, and the Decree Law No. 635 was published in the Official Gazette dated July 24, 2025, No. 32965. The law imposes limitations on the personnel income tax withholding incentive and stamp tax exemption practices applied by companies located in R&D & Design Centers, Tekmers, and Technology Development Zones. 👉 Please contact us via info@sistemglobal.com.tr for all of your questions and opinions. ENTREPRENEURS WILL BE AWARDED THE TECHNO-ENTREPRENEURSHIP BADGE BY THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY! A regulation has been published setting out the principles for identifying technology- and innovation-based, scalable business model enterprises in Türkiye and awarding them the Techno-Entrepreneurship Badge. We have summarized the relevant regulation for you. 👉 Please contact us via info@sistemglobal.com.tr for all of your questions and opinions. |
| R&D AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT 🔍 |
| AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT INSTITUTION (ARDSI) – IPARD III PERIOD The Agriculture and Rural Development Support Institution, affiliated with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, announced the Seventh Call for Proposals on June 30, 2025. Source of the Program: The source of the financial support to be provided to beneficiaries for eligible expenditures is the IPARD Program Fund, which is co-financed by the European Union and the Republic of Türkiye. This support is referred to as “public contribution.” The said public contribution will be provided as non-repayable for investments realized under the program. 👉 Please contact us via info@sistemglobal.com.tr for all of your questions and opinions. SOGREEN GREEN TRANSFORMATION SUPPORT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS HAVE STARTED! Within the scope of the Türkiye Social Inclusive Green Transition Project (SOGREEN), the first project call for proposals for 2025 has been announced. Through the SOGreen Accelerator Grant Support Programs, including 15 Development Agency grant programs, the aim is to support projects by micro/small entrepreneurs, cooperatives, and producer unions that will accelerate green transformation and create new employment. The application deadline is 29/08/2025. 👉 Please contact us via info@sistemglobal.com.tr for all of your questions and opinions. ANNOUNCEMENT ON UPDATES TO THE IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES AND PRINCIPLES OF THE TECHNOLOGY-ORIENTED INDUSTRY INITIATIVE PROGRAM The Ministry of Industry and Technology has made significant changes to the communiqué containing the implementation principles of the Technology-Oriented Industry Initiative Program. The program name has been changed to the Technology Initiative Program, and the new communiqué aims to manage the program more transparently, comprehensively, and effectively. 👉 Please contact us via info@sistemglobal.com.tr for all of your questions and opinions. COMMUNIQUÉ ON THE IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES AND PRINCIPLES OF THE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PROGRAM HAS BEEN PUBLISHED! Based on Decision No. 9903, the communiqué for the implementation of the Local Development Initiative Program, which is part of the Türkiye Century Development Initiative Program, was published in the Official Gazette on 09.07.2025. 👉 Please contact us via info@sistemglobal.com.tr for all of your questions and opinions. CHANGES MADE TO THE COMMUNIQUÉ ON THE IMPLEMENTATION PRINCIPLES OF THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM! In the Official Gazette dated July 12, 2025, No. 32954, the communiqué for the program was titled “Communiqué on the Implementation Principles of the Digital Transformation Program.” 👉 Please contact us via info@sistemglobal.com.tr for all of your questions and opinions. LOCAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PROGRAM CALL DETAILS ANNOUNCED! Within the scope of the Türkiye Century Local Development Initiative Program carried out under the coordination of the Ministry of Industry and Technology, the Local Development Initiative Program Call has been published for investments aimed at reducing regional development disparities and mobilizing local production potential. It will be implemented through 26 Development Agencies under the coordination of the General Directorate of Development Agencies. 👉 Please contact us via info@sistemglobal.com.tr for all of your questions and opinions. CARRY YOUR COMPANY INTO THE FUTURE WITH OUR DDX (DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION MATURITY ANALYSIS) SERVICE! Today, digital transformation is not just about keeping up with technological innovations; it also means gaining a competitive advantage, increasing efficiency, and supporting sustainable growth. This is where DDX – Digital Transformation Maturity Analysis comes into play. What is DDX? DDX (Digital Transformation Assessment Model) is a comprehensive analysis model developed by TÜBİTAK TÜSSİDE. With this model, companies are matched with TÜBİTAK-approved DDX consultants to receive expert support in their digital transformation processes. 👉 Please contact us via info@sistemglobal.com.tr for all of your questions and opinions. A NEW ERA IN R&D FOR SMEs: TÜBİTAK 1501 AND 1507 CALLS OPENED! The 2025/2 application period has started for the 1501 – Industrial R&D Projects and 1507 – SME R&D Start-up Support Program, carried out by TÜBİTAK. 👉 Please contact us via info@sistemglobal.com.tr for all of your questions and opinions. |
| SUSTAINABILITY ♻️ |
| HISTORIC STEP FROM TÜRKİYE: CLIMATE LAW ENACTED! Türkiye has enacted the long-awaited Climate Law, establishing a strong legal framework in the fight against climate change. The new regulations will not only reduce environmental impacts but also pave the way for transformation in the economy, industry, and local governments. 👉 Please contact us via info@sistemglobal.com.tr for all of your questions and opinions. FOR ZERO EMISSIONS, A GREEN FUTURE: TIME FOR CHANGE TOGETHER AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE! The law aims to combat climate change in line with the vision of green growth and the net-zero emission target. A milestone in Türkiye’s climate policy history: the Climate Law was published in the Official Gazette on July 9, 2025. From now on, combating climate change is not just a policy choice but a binding legal obligation. 👉 Please contact us via info@sistemglobal.com.tr for all of your questions and opinions. |
| NEWS FROM US 📣 |
| AUGUST ONLINE TRAINING SCHEDULE We’re here with a variety of online training topics you’ll want to explore this AUGUST! 👉 Please contact us via info@sistemglobal.com.tr for all of your questions and opinions |
