Company formation · Istanbul
We handle every step of the incorporation on your behalf: choosing the structure, documents, articles of association, registration, tax and bank set-up, and your trademark filing. In English and Turkish.
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Step 1 / 5
Limited company or joint stock company? Capital, shareholding and management are decided here. This is the ground your company will stand on.
Step 2 / 5
Foreign shareholders obtain a Turkish tax number. Documents issued abroad are apostilled and translated so they can be used in Turkey.
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The company's constitution, the articles of association, is prepared in MERSİS, the central registry system, and signed before the trade registry office.
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The company is registered with the trade registry and announced in the Turkish Trade Registry Gazette. This is when it gains legal personality.
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With tax office registration and a bank account, the company is ready to trade. This is also the right moment to file your trademark application.
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The scope and timing of each step depend on the company type, the shareholders' nationality and the line of business. We map out your specific plan in the first consultation.
In general, yes. Foreign individuals and companies can establish and fully own limited and joint stock companies in Turkey on the same terms as Turkish investors. Certain regulated sectors have additional requirements, which we check at the start.
A limited company is simpler and suits most small and medium businesses. A joint stock company offers more flexibility for share transfers and outside investment. We recommend the right structure based on your plans.
Most steps can be completed on your behalf with a power of attorney. We tell you in advance if any step requires you to be present.
Typically a passport for individuals, or corporate documents for company shareholders, apostilled and translated, plus a power of attorney. The exact list depends on your situation.
Tell us briefly about your matter. We will get back to you shortly. Meetings can be held in person or online, in English or Turkish.