- Incentives are policy tools applied in a country to increase investments, support economic growth, increase employment, and gain a competitive advantage.
- Investment decisions are based on a combination of factors, including certainty, predictability, and continuity, as well as tax incentives provided to investors.
- The focus of the article is on the VAT exemption provided to incentive-certified investments.
- There are two main regulations related to VAT exemption for incentive-certified investments: Article 13/d of the VAT Law and Temporary Article 37 of the VAT Law.
- Article 13/d exempts machinery and equipment purchases, software and intangible rights acquisitions from VAT for investment certificate holders.
- The investor must be a VAT taxpayer to benefit from the VAT exemption for incentive-certified investments.
- Non-VAT taxpayers, such as associations, foundations, or public institutions, cannot benefit from the VAT exemption for investment expenses covered by the certificate.
Source: kpmgvergi.com
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