Qualified Service Centres: Türkiye’s Bid to Become a Regional Management Hub

Article 6 is one of the most strategic provisions of the proposal.

The new model defines “qualified service centres” as capital companies that provide services to group companies operating in at least three different countries and generate at least 80% of their annual revenue from abroad.

These centres may provide services in areas such as finance, strategy, risk management, legal support, human resources, data analytics, technology consulting, after-sales support and operational coordination.

This reflects Türkiye’s ambition to move beyond being merely a production base.

The goal is to attract regional management, coordination and service operations of international companies.

Dubai, Singapore and Dublin have already built strong positions through similar models.

Türkiye now appears to be seeking a comparable role in its own region, supported by geography, talent, cost advantages and the Istanbul Financial Centre infrastructure.

If implemented effectively, this model could bring not only foreign currency, but also know-how, management culture and high-value employment to Türkiye.