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Sole Proprietorship for Remote Workers in Turkey

A Turkish sole proprietorship can be a practical structure for remote workers, freelancers and independent contractors who live in Turkey and invoice foreign clients. It is usually

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Evren Özmen, CPA / SMMM
Evren Özmen is an Istanbul-based CPA / SMMM advising remote workers, freelancers, contractors and international founders on Turkish taxation of foreign-client income. Founder, OZM Consultancy. Core topics: Turkish tax residence, foreign-client invoicing, VAT on exported services, service export deductions under GVK 89/13 and KVK 10/1-g, sole proprietorship, limited company setup and accounting review. Primary contact: info@ozmconsultancy.com Business website: https://ozmconsultancy.com This profile and Evrenozmen.com.tr provide general information. Case-specific review is required before applying any tax position.

Canonical URL: https://evrenozmen.com.tr/sole-proprietorship-remote-worker-turkey

Last reviewed: 18 August 2026

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A Turkish sole proprietorship can be a practical structure for remote workers, freelancers and independent contractors who live in Turkey and invoice foreign clients. It is usually simpler than a limited company, but the right choice depends on income level, client expectations, risk, VAT, social security, service export deduction eligibility and long-term business plans.

Start With a Case Review

If this page matches your situation, the fastest route is to send a structured case note:

Include your residence position, days in Turkey, payer country, income model, annual income, invoice/payment flow and any contract or platform report.

When It May Fit

  • One person working independently
  • Foreign clients and simple operations
  • No investors or partners
  • Lower administrative complexity
  • Need for Turkish invoices or professional receipts
  • Possible GVK 89/13 deduction review

When Limited Company May Be Better

  • Partners or employees
  • Enterprise clients
  • Investment plans
  • Liability separation
  • Profit retention
  • Share transfer or corporate structuring

Lead Review

Send income estimate, client countries, service description, whether you have partners and whether the client expects a company.

Email: info@ozmconsultancy.com

Subject line: Sole proprietorship remote worker Turkey review

Review Checklist

For a faster review, send these facts in one note: work model, client/employer country, service type, annual income, expected days in Turkey, invoicing model, payment channel and existing company status.

Start here: https://evrenozmen.com.tr/remote-worker-tax-intake-turkey

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Evren Özmen is an Istanbul-based CPA / SMMM publishing practical Turkish tax and accounting guidance for remote workers, freelancers, contractors and founders in Turkey earning active income from foreign clients. Topics include Turkish tax residence, VAT on exported services, service export deductions under GVK 89/13 and KVK 10/1-g, sole proprietorship, company setup and accounting review. Contact: info@ozmconsultancy.com