Commercial & Business Center Investments
With reshaping trade volume, Hatay offers commercial real estate opportunities from office space to exhibition centers, coworking spaces to regional distribution centers.
Why Invest in Commercial Real Estate in Hatay?
The hundreds of thousands of people who've relocated to the region during reconstruction are creating a real demand gap in retail and services; brands entering early, before major chains invest heavily, gain the advantage of building customer loyalty ahead of the curve.
Growth at İskenderun Port and in border trade also lays groundwork for B2B-focused investments like regional distribution centers and exhibition/convention centers.
Investable Sub-Types
The main investment types worth considering in commercial and business centers.
Where Can You Invest?
Districts that stand out for commercial and business center investment.
Central Antakya
The primary district for office and showroom investments, close to rebuilt neighborhoods.
Defne
Trade center and franchise store demand in new residential areas.
İskenderun
A strategic location for regional distribution centers, given its port and industrial connections.
Reyhanlı
B2B-focused trade center opportunities, given proximity to border trade.
Investment Models
Different ways to bring your commercial investment to life.
Direct Development
Buying land and building an office/business center to develop your own project.
Building a Franchise Center
Operating a franchise/showroom center that brings multiple brands together.
Joint Venture (JV)
Partnering with a local developer or investor to share risk.
Lease / Takeover
Leasing an existing commercial building or taking over its operation for a fast start.
Licensing & Permit Process
The core steps to complete before opening a commercial facility.
- Checking zoning status and suitability for commercial use
- Building permit and building inspection firm assignment
- Business opening and operating license (municipality)
- Crowd-management and safety permits for exhibition/convention centers
- Compliance with parking and accessibility standards
- Regional representation agreements with brand owners for franchise centers
Incentives & Support
Region 6 incentives apply to commercial real estate development projects too. Large-scale projects like exhibition and convention centers can also be considered alongside regional development agency support.
Local Stakeholders
The main institutions you'll be in contact with during the process.
Our Feasibility Approach
The feasibility of a commercial investment rests on data like the population and income profile in the area, existing commercial real estate supply and occupancy, target tenant/brand profile, and investment cost against rental yield projections.
Our feasibility work gathers this data based on your project scale, whether a single store, trade center or exhibition center.
Frequently asked questions about commercial investment
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