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🇹🇷 Turnkey Turkey Company Formation

Form a Company in Turkey — In a Few Days

Certified accountant + Trade Registry + Tax Office + Social Security — all in one package. Digital process via MERSİS and e-Devlet. Issue your first invoice within a week.

Registry filed in 2-3 days Tax & SGK registration included Certified accountant coordination
CERTIFICATE OF TRADE REGISTRY
Registry Number987654-5
Company TypeLimited Liability Company (LTD ŞTİ)
Registry Officeİstanbul Trade Registry
Registered on22 April 2025
✓ TÜRKİYE TİCARET SİCİLİ

Official process partners

Trade RegistryTax OfficeSGKTÜRMOBTOBBKOSGEB

Which Turkish Company Type Should You Choose?

For SMEs in Turkey the Limited Liability Company (LTD ŞTİ) is the most common choice — low capital threshold, easy management, and limited liability. For larger operations or future listing, the Joint Stock Company (A.Ş.) is preferred.

Limited Liability Company (LTD ŞTİ)

✅ 95% of Turkish SMEs

💰 Min capital: TRY 50,000 (2024 new threshold)
📋 1+ partner (max 50) · 1+ manager · Trade Registry filing

Ideal for e-commerce, software, consulting, restaurants, light manufacturing, export, and all service sector SMEs. Liability limited to company assets — personal assets stay protected. Share transfers require notary attestation.

Joint Stock Company (A.Ş.)

🏛️ Larger scale + IPO potential

💰 Min capital: TRY 250,000 (2024 new threshold)
📋 1+ shareholder · 1+ board member · auditor (large scale)

For larger businesses, industrial investments, fintech, investment funds, and companies planning to list on Borsa İstanbul (BIST). Shares transfer freely (no notary required). Required structure for going public.

Sole Proprietorship (Şahıs Şirketi)

👤 Single person, unlimited liability

💰 No capital
📋 Tax liability opening · accountant registration

For solo freelancers, small traders, individual consultants. Subject to income tax (progressive 15-40%), may be VAT-registered. Low setup cost but personal assets at risk. Usually used as a stepping stone before incorporating as LTD ŞTİ.

Collective / Limited Partnership

👥 Partnered sole proprietorship

💰 No capital (collective), some required for limited partners (komandit)
📋 2+ partners · Trade Registry filing

Family businesses, professional partnerships (lawyers, accountants). Collective: all partners jointly and unlimitedly liable. Limited partnership: some partners limited liability. Rarely chosen by modern SMEs — LTD ŞTİ is recommended instead.

From Consultation to First Invoice — 1 Week

With e-Devlet and MERSİS systems, company formation in Turkey is now very fast. Realistic timeline below.

  1. 1
    Day 0

    Consultation & Preparation

    Company type (LTD ŞTİ vs A.Ş.) decided with partners. Company name, business activity (NACE code), and ownership structure finalised. Preferred bank (Halk, İş, Garanti, etc.) discussed.

  2. 2
    Day 1

    Accountant Appointment & Articles of Association

    Certified accountant (mali müşavir) appointed. Articles of Association prepared (standard template for LTD, customised for A.Ş.). Pre-filing made via MERSİS system. Name availability check with Trade Registry.

  3. 3
    Day 2-3

    Trade Registry Filing

    MERSİS application submitted to the Trade Registry. Once approved, the registration is published in the Turkish Trade Registry Gazette (TTSG). Legal entity is born. Signature circular issued via notary.

  4. 4
    Day 3-5

    Tax Office & SGK Registration

    Tax number obtained (10-digit corporate tax number). Tax office inspection conducted. SGK (Social Security) workplace registration opened. Authorised signatory (director) authority registered via e-Devlet.

  5. 5
    Day 4-7

    Bank Account & e-Invoice

    Company bank account opened (capital deposit made). e-Fatura / e-Arşiv applications submitted (mandatory above certain revenue). Ledger systems (yevmiye defteri, defter-beyan) set up.

  6. 6
    Day 7-10

    Fully Operational

    First invoice can be issued. Monthly VAT returns, quarterly advance tax, annual corporate tax schedule coordinated with your accountant. Support programmes like KOSGEB and TÜBİTAK consulted for grants.

Why Form a Company in Turkey?

Turkey offers a 85M domestic market, strategic position bridging Europe and the Middle East, EU Customs Union membership, and a young workforce — unique opportunities for global founders.

Fast and Digital Formation

Thanks to MERSİS, e-Devlet and Interactive Tax Office, company formation in Turkey is one of the fastest in Europe. Trade Registry in 2-3 days, full operation in 1 week.

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Strategic Geographic Position

Natural bridge to European, Middle Eastern, North African, and Central Asian markets. EU Customs Union membership means duty-free export of industrial goods to Europe. Ideal hub for exporters.

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KOSGEB & State Incentives

KOSGEB Entrepreneurship Grant (up to TRY 75,000 + loans), TÜBİTAK R&D grants, Export Support (UR-GE), Investment Incentive Certificate with tax discounts. One of Europe's broadest SME support ecosystems.

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Wide Banking Options

State banks (Ziraat, Halk, Vakıf) + private banks (İş, Garanti, Akbank, Yapı Kredi) + digital banks (Enpara, Papara Business). All banks open business accounts in 1-3 days.

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Low Formation Cost

LTD ŞTİ minimum capital only TRY 50,000 (as of January 2024), A.Ş. TRY 250,000. Notary and setup fees relatively low. Significantly more economical than most European countries.

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Young & Dynamic Workforce

Average age 33, increasing university graduation rates yearly. English-speaking, tech-savvy, motivated workforce profile. Ideal geography for software, BPO, and remote service sectors.

What We Need From You

Just send these — we handle accountant, Trade Registry, tax office and SGK processes.

  • ID or passport copy (each partner and manager)
  • Proof of address (utility bill or bank statement)
  • 3 preferred company names (in order of preference)
  • Business activity (we'll suggest the right NACE code)
  • Ownership structure and capital distribution
  • Preferred bank (Halk / İş / Garanti / Akbank / Ziraat)

Turkey Company Formation Application

Fill out the form and we'll send you a tailored quote and detailed process plan within 24 hours. Free consultation, no obligation.

COUNTRY-SPECIFIC

Built for the Turkey Market

Local marketplaces, carriers, payment methods and compliance frameworks — from a single panel

Local Marketplaces

  • Trendyol
  • Hepsiburada
  • N11
  • Çiçeksepeti
  • Amazon.com.tr
  • Pazarama

Carrier Integrations

  • Yurtiçi Kargo
  • Aras Kargo
  • MNG Kargo
  • PTT Kargo
  • Sürat Kargo

Payment Methods

  • iyzico
  • PayTR
  • Param
  • BKM Express
  • Papara

Compliance & Legal

  • KVKK
  • e-Fatura/e-Arşiv
  • GİB Beyanı
  • ETBİS Kayıt
  • KDV %20
  • e-Fatura (GİB)
SUCCESS STORY

A butik moda markası in İstanbul

"Trendyol + Hepsiburada entegrasyonuyla 6 ayda aylık siparişlerini 4x artırdı"

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I form a company in Turkey as a foreigner?

Yes. Foreign individuals and legal entities can form companies in Turkey. Only some strategic sectors (coastal real estate, defence, media) require additional permits. The reciprocity principle may apply to certain nationalities — we evaluate your application individually. You can incorporate without holding a Turkish residence permit.

LTD ŞTİ or A.Ş. — which should I choose?

LTD ŞTİ: TRY 50K capital, max 50 partners, share transfers via notary. The right choice for 95% of SMEs. A.Ş.: TRY 250K capital, easy share transfers (signature on transfer register), Borsa İstanbul listing potential, investor attraction advantage. If your annual revenue exceeds TRY 10M or you plan VC rounds, A.Ş. makes sense.

What is the annual tax burden?

Corporate income tax 25% (as of 2024). Additional 15% withholding on distributed profits (none if undistributed). VAT 20% standard, 10% reduced, 1% basic foods. VAT registration mandatory above certain revenue. Optimisation options like KOSGEB R&D exemption, investment incentive tax discount — consulted separately.

Is a certified accountant mandatory? How much does it cost?

Mandatory. Appointing a certified accountant (mali müşavir, via TÜRMOB) is a legal requirement from incorporation. Monthly fee depends on size, typically TRY 3,000–15,000. Our formation package includes the first 1-3 months of accountant service, then we recommend an accountant for ongoing work.

Can I receive a KOSGEB grant?

Yes. Newly-formed companies can benefit from the KOSGEB Entrepreneurship Support Programme — up to TRY 75,000 in grants + up to TRY 300,000 in interest-free/low-interest loans. Requirements: age 18-55, KOSGEB online training (free), business plan submission. We provide application consulting.

Can I sell in EU countries from Turkey?

Yes. Turkey is a EU Customs Union member — industrial goods are exported duty-free to the EU. Agricultural products face limited quotas. For B2C e-commerce to the EU, OSS scheme is needed. Digital services / SaaS have specific VAT rules. All export processes supported by MUSİAD, TİM, KOSGEB.

Company Registration In Turkey

Clarify cost, setup, local fit and operations for company registration in Turkey with ZunaPro.

Company Registration In Turkey Guide

Companies searching for company registration in Turkey usually compare more than the service name. They look for cost, timeline, a reliable team, local fit and the speed at which the project can become usable.

The page should answer technical and commercial questions together. A visitor needs to understand what will be done, in which order and what will be delivered.

ZunaPro brings legal structure, tax registration, banking, accounting, official documents and market entry planning into one plan. The work does not stay as a design or setup task; it becomes an operating structure the team can actually use.

In Turkey, language, payment habits, documentation expectations, delivery or support models can directly influence the result. Discussing these points early reduces rework.

In Turkey TRY pricing, instalment options, e-archive invoicing and fast WhatsApp contact shorten the decision time.

What To Clarify Before You Start

Before requesting a quote or starting the project, these points should be clear.

  • Entity Type: With the right structure, teams stop recreating the same information in different places. Sales, operations, support and management can make decisions from one shared source.
  • Tax And Accounting: ZunaPro turns company registration into a reliable, compliant and scalable business launch by managing scope, technical setup, content structure, tracking and improvement together.
  • Banking And Payments: Looking only at the starting price can be misleading. Maintenance, integrations, number of languages, reporting and security requirements shape the real value.
  • Launch Operations: A strong service page clearly explains what the buyer gets, what stages they pass through and which workload is removed from their team.

Scope And Implementation Plan

Decision, Setup And Ongoing Management

Each Row Answers A Practical Buyer Question.

TopicWhat It ClarifiesWhat ZunaPro Does
Entity TypeClarifies expectations, data and responsibility for Entity Type.Connects Entity Type to proposal, setup and ongoing management.
Tax And AccountingClarifies expectations, data and responsibility for Tax And Accounting.Connects Tax And Accounting to proposal, setup and ongoing management.
Banking And PaymentsClarifies expectations, data and responsibility for Banking And Payments.Connects Banking And Payments to proposal, setup and ongoing management.
Launch OperationsClarifies expectations, data and responsibility for Launch Operations.Connects Launch Operations to proposal, setup and ongoing management.

Entity Type Measurable Results

Local Compliance

Entity Type sets the plan for how company registration should be delivered in Turkey. Scope, timeline and responsibility are written down at this stage so revisions stay rare. Once the plan is locked each team sees its own boundary and small details that look minor at first are still included in the proposal.

When the Entity Type plan moves to the field, internal roles, approval chains and reporting cadence are defined too. Progress is measured at fixed checkpoints instead of constant meetings, and decisions follow a process rather than a single person.

  • Target user and decision maker definition
  • Needs list with priority order
  • Internal responsibility split
  • Success criteria and measurement method
  • Question list for the kickoff meeting

Long Term Care

In practice, Entity Type should run as a short loop that includes team reviews, customer feedback and real data from the field. At the end of each loop the owner, timeline and expected output of the next step are written down so progress depends on a system, not on a single person.

A strong service page clearly explains what the buyer gets, what stages they pass through and which workload is removed from their team.

Tax And Accounting Operational Frame

Measurement And Tracking

During Tax And Accounting, the buyer needs to see which step happens in which order and what is delivered. Local language, payment and compliance details for Turkey are discussed here. A transparent process shortens revision cycles, reduces knowledge loss between teams and keeps the delivery calendar reliable.

During Tax And Accounting, real user scenarios from the Turkey market are tested. Whether the local customer prefers phone, message or a form, and where they hesitate during payment, becomes visible at this stage.

  • Step-by-step workflow and delivery calendar
  • Approval and revision count
  • Migration and test plan
  • Pre-launch acceptance criteria
  • Rollback and emergency plan

Local Compliance

A small but critical detail in Tax And Accounting is the content approval chain. Every sentence going live in Turkey should be reviewed once more by a local reader; this protects brand tone, legal fit and conversion potential at the same time.

Companies searching for company registration in Turkey usually compare more than the service name. They look for cost, timeline, a reliable team, local fit and the speed at which the project can become usable.

Planning Banking And Payments

On The Ground

Banking And Payments is the area that creates the gap between a quote and the real cost. For brands researching Company Registration, scope width, content production and integrations shape the total budget. When cost lines are listed individually, comparing offers becomes easier and ROI can be measured from the start.

To read the Banking And Payments cost line correctly, one-time and monthly figures must sit on separate rows. As scale grows in Turkey, integrations, content updates and reporting drive most of the recurring spend.

  • One-time setup cost
  • Monthly maintenance line
  • Extra module or integration fee
  • Local language and content production cost
  • Cost lines that change with scale

Practical Example

The Banking And Payments cost line requires the recurring and variable parts to be visible in writing. Growth decisions like a seasonal campaign, an extra language or a new product category should already be marked on the budget.

The page should answer technical and commercial questions together. A visitor needs to understand what will be done, in which order and what will be delivered.

Launch Operations Process And Setup

Field Notes

Launch Operations keeps living after launch. To keep selling in Turkey, maintenance, reporting and content updates must be planned from day one. Without a clear post-launch plan a project erodes within months; a steady support routine keeps brand value intact.

The Launch Operations block must turn into a loop of analysis, content refresh, campaign work and technical maintenance. As traffic grows in Turkey, every part of this loop needs a clear owner.

  • Performance and error monitoring
  • Content update routine
  • Scale plan for growth
  • Seasonal campaign preparation
  • Customer feedback loop

Pre Work

The Launch Operations block must be fed continuously with customer questions, support tickets and performance data. As live traffic grows in Turkey, the behaviour patterns that emerge are the most valuable input for setting the priorities of the next release.

ZunaPro brings legal structure, tax registration, banking, accounting, official documents and market entry planning into one plan. The work does not stay as a design or setup task; it becomes an operating structure the team can actually use.

Company Registration Process Steps For Turkey

Typical Flow From Kickoff To Launch

Every project is different, yet company registration work in Turkey usually follows a similar order. The steps below summarise the practical path from the first call to going live and clarify what to look for when reading a proposal.

  1. Discovery call: needs list, target market and delivery date are discussed; both sides agree on shared language.
  2. Plan and proposal: scope, cost lines and timeline are written down; revision rules are made explicit.
  3. Preparation: brand assets, content, visuals and technical requirements are gathered in one folder; ownership is listed.
  4. Implementation: design, setup, integrations and content placement run in parallel with regular checkpoints.
  5. Testing and launch: acceptance criteria are checked, a final pre-launch test is run, and going live happens on plan.
  6. Ongoing support: maintenance, reporting and content updates continue at an agreed cadence after launch.

Common Mistakes

What To Watch When Buying Company Registration In Turkey

Many companies make a company registration decision based only on the starting price. Maintenance cost, local fit and missing reporting often force the project to be rebuilt months later.

  • Teams that quote a single price and later add revision or maintenance fees
  • Local language, payment or shipping habits not discussed during the quote
  • No clear ownership of content production
  • Maintenance, security updates and reporting not included in the proposal
  • Marketplace, e-invoice or payment integrations left out of the initial scope

Turkey Market Note

Local Expectations And Operational Detail

When planning company registration for Turkey, local language, payment habits and official procedures should be discussed early. Customer trust is built when contact, invoicing, delivery and support stay consistent.

Turkey combines fast urban delivery, marketplace volume and regional carrier networks, shaping warehouse operations directly.

ZunaPro turns company registration into a reliable, compliant and scalable business launch by managing scope, technical setup, content structure, tracking and improvement together.

In Turkey TRY pricing, instalment options, e-archive invoicing and fast WhatsApp contact shorten the decision time.

Typical Customer Scenarios In The Turkey Market

How Company Registration Needs Look At Different Scales

The three scenarios below show how company registration positions itself at different scales in the Turkey market. The goal is for each business to spot the profile closest to its own situation and to ask the right questions from the start.

  • Newly launched small brand: Priority is fast launch and a low monthly cost. In Turkey, starting with pre-launch preparation, local language, simple payment and a single contact channel is correct. Maintenance stays small at first and reporting and campaign layers are added as growth becomes visible.
  • Growing mid-sized business: At this profile company registration decisions can no longer sit on a single person. In Turkey multiple channels, extra languages and higher daily order volume come into play; reporting, automation and a steady content refresh become critical.
  • Enterprise-scale brand: The priority here is steady growth, an auditable process and a horizontally scalable infrastructure. Beyond Turkey, expansion to neighbouring markets, multilingual management, advanced reporting and KPI-based support become a must.

What Drives The Cost

How To Read A Company Registration Proposal

A company registration proposal for Turkey should show its components clearly. Itemised quotes prevent later surprises and make comparison between providers possible.

  • Scope width, page or screen count
  • Design depth and customisation level
  • Integrations, reporting and automation needs
  • Local language, content production and visual preparation
  • Maintenance, hosting, security and support model

Post-Launch Ongoing Support

For Sustainable Results In The Turkey Market

The value of Company Registration comes not from launch day but from the steady support that follows. As customer behaviour, campaigns and technical needs in Turkey change, the site, system or operation must adapt with them.

Looking only at the starting price can be misleading. Maintenance, integrations, number of languages, reporting and security requirements shape the real value.

  • Monthly performance report with a short action list
  • Content, visual and campaign refresh routine
  • Security updates and technical maintenance calendar
  • Advisory for new integrations or module needs
  • Capacity and speed check before seasonal peaks

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this service for?

It suits companies entering a new market, improving digital sales or organizing an existing operation.

What should be prepared first?

Target market, service scope, languages, payment or contact flows and technical needs should be assessed together.

What affects pricing?

Scope, integrations, content depth, design needs, official requirements and support model affect pricing.

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