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Rules Have Changed in the Gaming Industry: Decree 10962 and the 2026 Incentive Earthquake

By: Grant & Guard· 5/5/2026· 1 min read

The Turkish Ministry of Trade's Decree 10962 has reshaped the digital game incentive landscape. The 5 critical topics that will rewrite your studio's 2026 strategy.

Rules Have Changed in the Gaming Industry: New Podcast Episode Out 🎧

We unpack the incentive earthquake created by the Turkish Ministry of Trade's new Decree 10962 in our latest episode. For game studios, the era of "the more games the better" is over; the focus is now on quality, long-lived projects, and corporate maturity.

🚀 Start-up "Valley of Death" is Over

How was the 1-year waiting rule for new studios scrapped? A radical change in incentive applications for early-stage companies.

🌍 70% "Target Country" Advantage

How to reclaim up to 70% of your advertising budget in high-yield markets like the US and MENA.

🛡️ Commission Shield

Ways to recover half of the 30% platform fee charged by Apple, Google, and Steam — as cash refunds.

🔄 New Funding Route

Why developer salaries should now be routed through TÜBİTAK instead of the Ministry of Trade.

🦄 Decacorn Vision

The keys to the 500M TRY annual E-TURQUALITY budget opened to elite companies that prove corporate maturity.


🎧 Listen to the full episode:

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