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The Right Place

Turkey: A Huge, Young, Dynamic, Growth Market with 70 Million People
Gateway to the EU and the Top Emerging Markets of Eastern Europe, Russia and the Middle East
Izmir—A Beautiful, Cosmopolitan City with a Thriving Economy
Turkey's #1 Export Port, just 20 minutes from the Zone
Free Zones are "Better" Industrial Parks—Greater Cost-Efficiencies
Abundant, Skilled, Lower-Waged Labor
A Well Educated Managerial Class; many English-Speaking
The Menderes International Airport,
10 minutes away
Adjacent Major, Limited-Access Highways
A Supportive Host Government: Democratic, Business and Investment Friendly
AFZ—Turkey's Top Free Zone, doing business since 1990
Prestige Zone Neighbors—Leading Global Companies
   
   

The Right Stuff

An Efficient, World-Class Infra-Structure
All Basic Services: Power, Water, Communications—Reliable and Fairly Priced
Iron-Clad Zone Security—24 Hours per Day; plus Izmir is a Safe and Friendly City.
24/7 Food Service, Top Quality, Flexible Plans
Great Enhancements: Technology Center, Business Development Days, Concert and Sports Hall, Child Care Center, Medical and Dental Clinic
Supplementary Services: From Equipment to Customs to Hiring
Professional Management: A Dedicated Staff of 400
Private US Ownership—the Chairman is a Well-Respected International Business Leader
AFZ is the First Turkish Free Zone in the world with 4 quality certificates ISO 9001/2000, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and HACCP
Space Camp Turkey: NASA Inspired; one of 3 in the World
A1 Interior Roads, Manicured Lawns, Impeccable Maintenance
   
   

Right on the Money

Smart Leases and Investments
For Manufacturing Companies—Infrastructure-Ready Sites and Ready-To-Use Factory Buildings
For Trade and Commercial Companies—Open and Covered Warehousing and Rental Business Units
Operating Licenses for Variable Terms at Attractive Prices
NO Tariffs, NO Duties
Additional Financial Incentives for Income and Corporate Taxes
Free Zone Earnings and Revenues can be Transferred Freely
NO VAT Tax on Goods and Services From Turkey
Minimum Red Tape and Bureaucracy
AFZ Investors and Tenants: a "Who's Who"
of Global Business
More than 4 billion USD in International Trade in 2006; 28 Billion USD Since 1990
Major Zone Investors Continue to Expand—Hugo Boss, Delphi Packard, and Eldor Electronics