Investment and Finance Office hosted the latest edition of its "Invest in Türkiye: Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence" reception at the Turkish Embassy in Berlin as part of its 20th anniversary engagements. The event brought together senior German business executives, investors, and diplomatic representatives to discuss bilateral economic ties, Türkiye's new investment incentives, and the strategic vision for expanding the Türkiye-Germany economic partnership in the years ahead.
Addressing the reception, Investment and Finance Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu highlighted that bilateral trade between the two countries exceeds USD 50 billion, with more than 8,600 German-affiliated companies currently operating in Türkiye. He also noted that Türkiye has achieved an average annual compound growth rate of 5.3 percent since 2003, outperforming the European, OECD, and global averages, and outlined the key features of Türkiye's new investment incentive package.
In his remarks, Dağlıoğlu stated that companies managing cross-border trade operations from Türkiye will benefit from a full corporate tax exemption, while the corporate tax rate for manufacturing and agricultural producers will be reduced to 12.5 percent. He also emphasized that the next chapter of the bilateral relationship will be shaped by deeper technology cooperation, highlighting the two countries' shared potential to develop globally competitive technology champions.
Türkiye's Ambassador to Berlin Gökhan Turan further underscored Türkiye's strategic importance as an economic partner, describing the country as an integral part of the European economy. He pointed to Türkiye's young population of 87 million, a nominal GDP of USD 1.6 trillion, and its robust technology ecosystem as key strengths. Ambassador Turan also noted that the sixth meeting of the Türkiye-Germany Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO), held in Ankara on June 19, concluded successfully and produced broad consensus on cooperation in industry, defense, and customs union modernization.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Foreign Trade at the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) Director Volker Treier emphasized that German investment in Türkiye represents a clear win-win model, enabling companies to strengthen operations and enhance supply chain resilience. DHL Express Germany CEO Mustafa Tonguç echoed this view, noting that Türkiye is the world's fourth fastest-growing e-commerce market and commending the Investment and Finance Office for its effective coordination during the establishment of DHL's hub at Istanbul Airport.
As Türkiye continues to strengthen its position as the nexus of trade, technology, and investment, Investment and Finance Office remains committed to deepening strategic partnerships with the German business community and advancing Türkiye's role as a powerhouse for investments.