Eastern Black Sea Development Agency
Key Competitive Attractions
Eastern Black Sea Development Agency covers the six provinces of Artvin, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Ordu, Rize, and Trabzon. The combined population of the provinces is 2,526,619.
The region offers investment opportunities in logistics, tourism, agriculture, mining, ship construction and fishery. The region is rich in metals, including gold, silver, copper, zinc and lead.
The area is also noted for its warm climate and natural beauty. Currently, 4 million domestic and foreign tourists visit annually.
There are 6 industrial zones in the Eastern Black Sea Region. They are home to about 4,000 enterprises. In addition, there are 2 free zones (Rize and Trabzon) and one technology development zone (Trabzon). Companies in the zones benefit from tax exemptions and potential state funding.
Companies operating within the Trabzon Technology Development Zone are generally within one of the following sectors: Medical technologies, biotechnology, software, information technology, machinery, chemicals or electronics.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The main aim of the Eastern Black Sea Development Agency is to coordinate and implement regional development strategies. The agency offers one-stop assistance to foreign investors for information, permissions and licences.
