How to Start a Company in Turkey as a Foreigner – 2025 Guide to Business Setup
How to Start a Company in Turkey as a Foreigner – 2025 Guide to Business Setup
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Turkey offers a business-friendly environment with easy setup procedures and access to regional markets. Foreigners can fully own a company in Turkey and enjoy the benefits of operating in a growing economy with strategic access to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Types of Companies You Can Register:
•Limited Liability Company (LLC) – most common
•Joint Stock Company – ideal for larger scale operations
•Branch or Liaison Office – for foreign company extensions
Company Formation Requirements:
•At least 1 shareholder (can be foreigner)
•Valid passport
•Turkish tax ID number
•Company address in Turkey (virtual office is acceptable)
•Minimum capital: 10,000 TL for LLCs
•Notarized and translated documents
Steps to Register a Company:
1.Choose company type and name
2.Draft articles of association
3.Obtain tax number & open bank account
4.Notarize signatures
5.Register at the Chamber of Commerce
6.Register with tax office and social security
7.Apply for work/residence permits (if needed)
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