{"id":12549,"date":"2026-10-08T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/?p=12549"},"modified":"2026-10-07T21:28:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T17:58:23","slug":"start-a-company-in-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sayainternational.com\/en\/start-a-company-in-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Company in Turkey as a Foreigner (2027 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Turkey allows foreigners to own 100% of a company, and registration is relatively fast. Whether you want to trade, run an online business, open a branch of your existing company or build a base for living in Turkey, the right structure matters. This guide explains how to start a company in Turkey<\/strong> as a foreigner in 2027.<\/p>\n

At a glance:<\/strong> 100% foreign ownership allowed \u2022 Most common types: limited company (LTD \/ Limited \u015eirket) and joint stock company (A.\u015e. \/ Anonim \u015eirket) \u2022 Minimum capital: TRY 50,000 for LTD and TRY 250,000 for A.\u015e. (subject to change) \u2022 Registration through the trade registry and tax office.<\/div>\n

LTD or A.\u015e.: Which Should You Choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\nLimited company (LTD)<\/th>\nJoint stock company (A.\u015e.)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Best for<\/td>\nSmall and medium businesses<\/td>\nLarger businesses, investors, future share sales<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minimum capital<\/td>\nTRY 50,000<\/td>\nTRY 250,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shareholders<\/td>\n1 or more<\/td>\n1 or more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Share transfers<\/td>\nNotarised, more formal<\/td>\nMore flexible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Management<\/td>\nBoard of managers<\/td>\nBoard of directors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Capital thresholds are set by regulation and can be updated; confirm the current figures.<\/p>\n

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Istanbul is the main business hub for foreign-owned companies in Turkey.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step-by-Step Registration<\/h2>\n
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  1. Choose the company type, name and business activities.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Get Turkish tax numbers<\/strong> for foreign shareholders and directors.<\/li>\n
  3. Prepare documents:<\/strong> notarised and translated passport copies (or apostilled corporate documents for company shareholders).<\/li>\n
  4. Draft the articles of association<\/strong> and submit them through the online trade registry system.<\/li>\n
  5. Deposit capital<\/strong> where required (for an A.\u015e., part of the capital before registration).<\/li>\n
  6. Register with the trade registry and chamber of commerce.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. Complete tax registration<\/strong>, including the tax office check of your business address.<\/li>\n
  8. Notarise the company books<\/strong>, open a corporate bank account and appoint an accountant.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    Tip:<\/strong> every Turkish company needs a registered business address and an accountant for monthly tax filings. Budget for these from day one.<\/div>\n

    Residence and Work Permits for Owners<\/h2>\n

    Owning a company does not automatically give you the right to live or work in Turkey. Foreign shareholders who actively work in the company usually need a work permit, and the company may need to meet conditions such as minimum capital or turnover and employing Turkish citizens. Read our work permit in Turkey<\/a> guide. Founders of innovative projects can also look at our startup visa countries<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n

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    Starting a business in Turkey?<\/p>\n

    Saya Group works with licensed accountants and lawyers to set up your company, open bank accounts and plan your residence and work permits.<\/p>\n

    See Startup Migration<\/a><\/div>\n

    Ongoing Costs<\/h2>\n