# Company Set up Turkey 2025

To set up a company in Turkey, **<mark>you must first choose the company type, like a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Joint Stock Company (JSC), and draft the Articles of Association (AoA), which are then submitted online via the MERSİS system</mark>**. Key steps also include obtaining potential tax IDs, notarizing official documents, depositing the required capital, and applying for registration at the [Trade Registry Office](https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&sca_esv=0424632e62fbf00a&cs=0&q=Trade+Registry+Office&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj2rsCDi7WPAxUaEVkFHWw1GgoQxccNegQIBRAB&mstk=AUtExfAz-Uv8nNsWwnp7h_ZDCNimGRxbaZt6fCmZSUU0HnYKkYerY9SRNEfO77r7lS8elvNYhiJpxqlBqEGQ-oVij9XR-BfC45G4uZ7_rnI-I3AXFiBVzlQDWAbegJ6NRbai3Gw&csui=3). You'll also need to certify legal books, complete post-formation registrations for tax and social security, and secure any necessary permits or licenses for your business activities. 

**Key Steps for Company Setup:**

1. **Choose a Company Type:** Decide between types like Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Joint Stock Company (JSC) based on your business needs and capital requirements. 
    
2. **Draft Articles of Association (AoA):** Prepare the company's foundational document, outlining its structure and operations. 
    
3. **Register via MERSİS:** Submit the AoA and other required documents online to the MERSİS (Central Registry Registration System) for initial processing. 
    
4. **Obtain a Tax ID:** Secure potential tax identification numbers for the company and its founders. 
    
5. **Notarize Documents:** Get your company's official documents, such as the AoA, and the signatures of your company managers notarized by a Turkish notary public. 
    
6. **Deposit Capital:** Deposit the required minimum share capital into a company bank account. 
    
7. **Apply for Trade Registry:** File the completed application and all required documents with the Trade Registry Office. 
    
8. **Certify Legal Books:** Obtain certified legal books from the Trade Registry Office. 
    
9. **Finalize Registrations:** Follow up with the tax office to confirm registration and complete necessary registrations with the [Social Security Institution](https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&sca_esv=0424632e62fbf00a&cs=0&q=Social+Security+Institution&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj2rsCDi7WPAxUaEVkFHWw1GgoQxccNegQIPBAB&mstk=AUtExfAz-Uv8nNsWwnp7h_ZDCNimGRxbaZt6fCmZSUU0HnYKkYerY9SRNEfO77r7lS8elvNYhiJpxqlBqEGQ-oVij9XR-BfC45G4uZ7_rnI-I3AXFiBVzlQDWAbegJ6NRbai3Gw&csui=3). 
    
10. **Obtain Licenses & Permits:** Secure any specific permits or licenses required for your industry. 
    

**Essential Documents:** 

* [Articles of Association](https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&sca_esv=0424632e62fbf00a&cs=0&q=Articles+of+Association&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj2rsCDi7WPAxUaEVkFHWw1GgoQxccNegQIUhAB&mstk=AUtExfAz-Uv8nNsWwnp7h_ZDCNimGRxbaZt6fCmZSUU0HnYKkYerY9SRNEfO77r7lS8elvNYhiJpxqlBqEGQ-oVij9XR-BfC45G4uZ7_rnI-I3AXFiBVzlQDWAbegJ6NRbai3Gw&csui=3) (AoA)
    
* Notarized passports of founders/shareholders
    
* Founders' declaration
    
* Proof of business address (e.g., lease agreement)
    
* Notarized signature declaration for managers
    
* Bank receipt for capital deposit
    
* Power of Attorney (if using a consultant)
    

**Important Considerations:**

* **Foreign Ownership:** Foreign investors can own 100% of a Turkish company. 
    
* **Remote Setup:** Foreigners can complete the entire process remotely by providing a notarized and apostilled power of attorney to a local representative. 
    
* **Work Permit:** A work permit is mandatory for foreign directors. 
    
* **Industry Restrictions:** Some sectors, like energy, media, or aviation, may have specific restrictions or require additional permits. 
    

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