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Company formation

Your Turkish company, set up properly from day one.

Foreign investors can own 100% of a Turkish company. Our lawyers handle the incorporation, our accountants take over the books and filings, and our team arranges bank accounts and permits — so the company works from the day it exists.

Foreign ownership
Up to 100%
Limited company (Ltd.)
min. capital TRY 50,000
Joint-stock (A.Ş.)
min. capital TRY 250,000
Typical setup
1–3 weeks
Structures

Choose the vehicle that fits the plan.

Ltd. Şti.

Limited company

The most common choice for trading, services and holding property. One shareholder is enough.

A.Ş.

Joint-stock company

For larger projects, outside investors or a future listing. Shares are freely transferable.

Branch

Branch office

Your foreign company operating directly in Turkey, without a separate legal entity.

Liaison

Liaison office

For market research and representation; no commercial activity allowed.

Setup steps

What we do, in order.

  1. 01

    Structure & name

    Choose the entity, activities, capital and management; check the trade name.

    Day 1–2
  2. 02

    Documents

    Passports, apostilled corporate documents and powers of attorney; sworn translations.

    Days 2–7
  3. 03

    Tax numbers

    Tax numbers for foreign shareholders and directors.

    1 day
  4. 04

    Registration

    Articles of association, MERSIS filing, trade registry and chamber registration.

    3–7 days
  5. 05

    Bank & tax office

    Corporate bank account, capital deposit and tax office opening.

    3–10 days
After incorporation

The company needs to keep running. We stay on.

Accounting

Bookkeeping & tax returns

Monthly VAT, withholding and annual corporate tax filings by our certified accountants.

Payroll

Payroll & social security

Employee registration, payroll and SGK filings.

Permits

Work & residence permits

Work permits for foreign directors and staff, and residence permits for their families.

Legal

Corporate housekeeping

Board resolutions, share transfers, capital increases and general assemblies.

Questions

Frequently asked

Do I need a Turkish partner?

No. A foreign individual or company can own 100% of the shares.

Do I need to be in Turkey to set up a company?

Not necessarily. With a power of attorney most steps can be done on your behalf; bank account opening may require a short visit.

Does a company give me a residence permit?

Owners and directors can apply for permits linked to the company, subject to the company's activity and employment. We advise on the requirements for your case.

Can my company buy property?

Yes. Turkish companies with foreign capital can acquire property for their business activities, subject to approval procedures.

Start with one question.

Send us the listing, the address or simply your plan. An advisor who speaks your language replies the same working day.