What is a Domestic Goods Certificate?
Domestic Goods Certificate is an official document certifying that the products produced in Turkey are domestic production. This document is issued to support domestic producers and to encourage and promote domestic products. Domestic Goods Certificate proves that the products of manufacturers are domestically produced and provides an advantage in public tenders.
Advantages of Obtaining a Domestic Goods Certificate
- Advantage in Public Procurement: Domestic Goods Certificate ensures that domestic products are preferred in public tenders and offers an advantage to domestic producers.
- Incentives and Supports: Provides the opportunity to benefit from government supports and incentives that encourage domestic production.
- Competitive Advantage: Domestic Goods Certificate provides a competitive advantage to consumers by emphasizing that the products are domestically produced.
- Prestige: Domestic Goods Certificate proves that the company is a domestic producer and gives it prestige.
How to Obtain a Domestic Goods Certificate?
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Application: To obtain a Domestic Goods Certificate, the manufacturer or authorized person applies to the relevant Chamber of Commerce. The application is made by preparing and submitting certain documents.
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Required Documents: The documents that must be submitted during the application are:
- Information and documents regarding product promotion
- Documents showing production processes and capacity
- Documents proving that the product is domestic production
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Review and Audit: After the application, the accuracy of the application and the suitability of the documents are examined by the relevant Chamber of Commerce. When necessary, production facilities are inspected on site.
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Issuance of the Certificate: Following the examination and inspections, a Domestic Goods Certificate is issued for the applications deemed appropriate and given to the company.
Requirements to Obtain a Domestic Goods Certificate
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Production Must Be Made in Turkey: All or a large part of the production of the products must be made in Turkey.
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A Certain Ratio of Local Contribution: The domestic contribution rate of the products must be above a certain level. This rate may vary depending on the type of product and sector.
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Certification and Evidence: The manufacturer must submit documents that certify and prove that the products are domestic production.
Domestic Goods Certificate is an important document that supports domestic producers and encourages the preference of domestic products. Companies that have this certificate can benefit from various advantages and introduce their domestic production to a wider audience.
