Company formation in Turkey
Limited and joint-stock formation for foreign shareholders, trade registry and tax registration.
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Foreign-investor consulting
Form a company to invest in Turkey
Consulting for foreign investors on limited and joint-stock companies, branches and liaison offices, following Law No. 4875 and trade-registry practice.
Foreign-investor consulting
The work permit sits in the same file
Forming a company does not itself grant a right to work. The permit is planned together with the company type and the document list.
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Formation, permits and investment
Foreign-shareholder incorporation, branches, liaison offices, work permits, residence, citizenship and the turquoise card.
Branch and liaison office
A Turkish branch of a foreign company, or a liaison office that does not trade.
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Residence permit
Matching company, family and short-term residence plans to the formation calendar.
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Turkish citizenship
Separating exceptional and ordinary citizenship routes from the investment and company file.
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Turquoise card
The work and residence frame of the turquoise card for qualified foreign nationals.
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One file, a clear document list
The file stays in one place: company type, capital, signing authority and permit need are separated before filing.
The legal form is chosen first
Limited company, joint-stock, branch or liaison office is matched to the activity, number of shareholders and capital.
The document list closes before filing
Passport, apostille, certificate of incumbency, power of attorney and translations are checked against the file.
Permits sit beside incorporation
Forming a company does not itself grant a right to work. The work-permit question stays in the same plan.
The legal path is stated plainly
The registry, ministry and migration authority decide. We write which body asks for what before you file.
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Work permit
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The difference between a work permit and an exemption
An exemption does not cover every foreign national. A permit is tied to the employer and the workplace.
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Registration does not give the shareholder a right to work in Turkey. If they will work, the permit is separate.
Residence permit
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A residence permit is a separate file from company formation
Registration does not create a right to stay in Turkey. The residence type follows the purpose.
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Turkish citizenship is not part of the incorporation file
Citizenship follows a separate statute and a separate timeline. Forming a company does not itself confer citizenship.
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What Law No. 4875 gives a foreign investor
The old pre-approval and minimum foreign-currency capital rule are gone. The company is still formed by registration.
Read onDocuments requested for a company with a foreign shareholder
Passport, apostille, certificate of incumbency, power of attorney and translations are collected on one list.
When is a liaison office enough?
An office for market research and representation; a company or branch for sales and invoices.
Limited and joint-stock companies for a foreign shareholder
Both capital companies are open to a foreign shareholder. The choice follows share transfers and how the company is managed.
Life in Turkey
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Living in Turkey after you invest: a residence note
Address, health insurance and the residence card stay separate from the company’s tax plate.
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Where university enrolment starts for a foreign student
The admission letter, equivalence and residence are separate from a company-formation file.
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Health insurance is settled before the filing
A private policy or general health insurance is chosen according to the residence type.
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Health insurance is settled before the filing
A private policy or general health insurance is chosen according to the residence type.
Where university enrolment starts for a foreign student
The admission letter, equivalence and residence are separate from a company-formation file.
Living in Turkey after you invest: a residence note
Address, health insurance and the residence card stay separate from the company’s tax plate.
Turkish citizenship is not part of the incorporation file
Citizenship follows a separate statute and a separate timeline. Forming a company does not itself confer citizenship.
A residence permit is a separate file from company formation
Registration does not create a right to stay in Turkey. The residence type follows the purpose.
The difference between a work permit and an exemption
An exemption does not cover every foreign national. A permit is tied to the employer and the workplace.
Frequently asked questions
Formation and permits
Can a foreign investor form a company in Turkey?
Yes. Under Law No. 4875, foreign individuals and companies can form a capital company on a footing close to local investors. Documents, translation and registration depend on the company type.
What is the practical difference between a limited and a joint-stock company?
Both are capital companies. A limited company suits simpler ownership; a joint-stock company suits structures that track share transfers and a board. The choice follows the activity and the number of shareholders.
Does incorporation automatically grant a work permit?
No. Trade-registry registration does not give a foreign shareholder or manager the right to work in Turkey. If someone will actually work, a work permit or an exemption is planned separately.
Does a liaison office trade?
A liaison office is opened for market research, representation and information gathering. It is not the model for trading and issuing invoices in its own name. If you will trade, consider a company or a branch.
Do foreign company documents need an apostille?
For corporate shareholders, a certificate of incumbency and registry extract are usually apostilled or consularised and enter the file with a sworn translation. Practice can vary by country, so the list is closed before filing.
Can a foreign-owned company use investment incentives?
A company formed as foreign direct investment has the status of a Turkish company, and incentive programmes consider it on the same conditions as a local investor. Eligibility depends on the project and the incentive rules.
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Describe the file
Write the company type, the shareholders’ nationality and the intended activity. Same-day reply is the goal.