ESBAŞ
@esbas.com.tr
The Aegean Free Zone, which opened in 1990, is the first manufacturing-based modern free zone in Turkey. It also is the first Turkish free zone to be developed and operated by a private-sector company, ESBAS, the Aegean Free Zone Development and Operating Company. ESBAS is part of a privately owned U.S. company, called EAC International. Today, the Aegean Free Zone has attracted more foreign direct investment than any of the other 18 free zones in Turkey. All infrastructure and superstructure investments, loading, unloading, transportation, labor procurement, food, landscaping, utilities and around the clock support services, including a fire truck and all other municipal services, are provided by ESBAS. The Aegean Free Zone is located on 2.5 million m² (620 acres) in Gaziemir, Izmir. The Zone is 4 km from the Izmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, 12 km from the Port of Izmir and 1 km from major highways. Today there are 166 companies in the Aegean Free Zone, 88 domestic and 78 international. Total trade volume generated in 2019 was $4.2 billion USD, and the overall trade volume generated since the establishment of the Zone is $80 billion USD. The Aegean Free Zone provides employment for nearly 20,500 people. This accounts for one-third of the employment generated in all 18 free zones in Turkey. Electronics, automotive parts, machinery manufacturing and assembly, aerospace and defense industry, information technologies, precision measuring devices, metal fasteners, textiles, food processing and packaging are among the predominant sectors in the Aegean Free Zone.
ESBAŞ's Company Logos
ESBAŞ's Brand Colors
Hex Code
Color name
RGB
HSL
CMYK
#E4002B
Monza
228, 0, 43
349, 100, 45
0, 100, 81, 11
#86B7FE
Malibu
134, 183, 254
216, 98, 76
47, 28, 0, 0
#011489
Resolution Blue
1, 20, 137
232, 99, 27
99, 85, 0, 46
About ESBAŞ
ESBAŞ is a private sector establishment based on the "Build-Operate-Transfer" model in the Ege Serbest Bölgesi since 1990. It provides a range of unique investment advantages to exporters and companies. The zone offers unmatched locational benefits, operational advantages, and leasing services. ESBAŞ focuses on ensuring the satisfaction of the companies operating within the Ege Serbest Bölgesi by providing high-quality services and constantly improving service areas. Companies operating in ESBAŞ enjoy unique tax advantages, such as corporate tax exemption, income tax exemption for employees, customs tax, stamp tax, and value-added tax exemptions.
The Ege Serbest Bölgesi, spread over 2.5 million square meters in İzmir's Gaziemir district, is strategically located in close proximity to major global markets. Operating at the crossroads of East and West, Turkey provides easy access to markets in Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East, and North Africa, making it a vital hub for trade and production. With a massive total trade volume of 92.8 billion USD, consisting of a 5.3 billion USD annual trade volume and space for 188 companies and many more employment opportunities, ESBAŞ rightly claims its position as a key player in the international market.
Company type
Privately Held
Year founded
1990
Company size
201-500 employees
