Capacity report is the official report that shows the annual production power of a production facility according to its existing machinery, employees, product and raw material structure. The report is not prepared solely by the company's statement. The expert appointed by the affiliated chamber inspects the workplace; The prepared report becomes valid after the approval of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye.
What does the capacity report show?
It shows which products can be produced in the facility, the machinery and equipment used in production, the employee structure, the annual production capacity and the main raw materials required for this production under a common record.
Capacity Report and Production Capacity Calculation Are Not the Same Thing
Capacity report
It is an official document prepared on site by the room expert and approved by TOBB.
Production capacity calculation
It is the planning calculation made by the business with shift, cycle time, downtime and efficiency data.
Industrial registration certificate
It shows the registration of the industrial enterprise in the Ministry system; It does not replace the capacity report.
To determine how many products you can actually produce in the production plan production capacity calculation guide; For tracking the duration of the industrial registry certificate industrial registry procedures guide and review it.
Difference Between Initial Application, Renewal and Amendment
First application
It is used if the company will receive a capacity report for the first time or if it will take action for a new production site that has not been reported before.
renewal
Before the deadline expires, a new report must be prepared or machine, product and production changes affecting the capacity calculation must be re-determined.
change
Appropriate record changes that do not affect the total production capacity can be entered into the system by the chamber and submitted for TOBB approval.
Not every change can be committed to the existing report
If the addition or removal of machinery or equipment, product change or new product addition affects the capacity calculation, a simple change process is not sufficient. Confirming the transaction type with the chamber you are affiliated with before applying prevents incorrect application and loss of time.
What Information Should Be Prepared Before Applying for a Capacity Report?
workplace information
Production address, title deed or lease agreement and current company records in the room.
machinery and equipment
Machine name, technical specifications, quantity, ownership or rental information and its role in production.
Employee records
Current SSI service list and task distribution compatible with the application address.
Product and raw material structure
Manufactured products, production flow, main raw materials, auxiliary materials and subcontracting processes, if any.
The requested documents may vary depending on the field of activity of the business and the chamber to which it is affiliated. For this reason, instead of accepting a fixed list on the internet as complete, take the current screen and document list of the room where the application will be made as basis. The place of capacity and investment records in the incentive process in the investment incentive certificate guide you can see.
How to Get a Capacity Report?
Room and address information is verified
The room registration and application authority of the production site are checked.
Information and documents are uploaded
The company submits its request through the system used by the chamber.
Deficiencies are checked
Reviews reporter application information and uploaded records.
Plant and machinery are visible
The authorized expert goes to the workplace and determines the production structure on site.
Prepare the capacity calculation
A report is created using industry criteria and facility data.
Obtain an e‑signed report
Access the approved report via the Industrial Information System.
How Many Years is the Capacity Report Valid?
To edit the machine and production data that will be the source of the application Scope of production planning program you can review. Software records do not replace the official capacity report and expertise.
According to TOBB's current procedures and principles, capacity reports are approved with a maximum validity period of two years. In some sectors determined by the Union, the upper limit may be one year. Ending the machinery rental or subcontractor contract earlier may also shorten the report period.
No visa will be issued for the expired report; The process is carried out as a new application. Therefore, it is necessary to start preparations for renewal without waiting for the end date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who prepares the capacity report?
Experts from the chamber of commerce, industry or commerce and industry to which the company is affiliated prepare it with an on-site inspection; TOBB reviews and approves.
Is the capacity report obtained from e-Government?
The application process is carried out electronically via the chamber and Industry Information System. Without an expertise in the workplace, automatic documents cannot be created solely through e-Government.
Are the capacity report and the industrial registry certificate the same?
No. The capacity report shows the production power of the facility; The industrial registry certificate is the industrial registration of the enterprise in the Ministry system.
Is it possible to apply for a visa after the report period expires?
No. According to the TOBB statement, the expired report loses its validity and a new report is processed similar to the first application.
Official sources and update note
- Procedures and Principles for Preparing TOBB Capacity Reports- On‑site inspection, document details, validity, changes and capacity calculation rules.
- TOBB Capacity Report Frequently Asked Questions: Explanations regarding expired reports, address and record changes.
- Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Capacity Report Procedures: Example of electronic application, preliminary review, expertise and TOBB approval flow.
Last source check: August 18, 2026. Room applications, fees, application screens and required documents may change. This article is for general information purposes; check the current announcements of the room you belong to before applying.
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