Open a business
Foreigners can register a company in Türkiye on the same terms as citizens. Most small businesses choose a sole proprietorship or a limited company (Ltd. Şti.); an accountant (mali müşavir) handles most of the paperwork.
Step by step
- Choose the legal form and find an accountant (mali müşavir) – you will need one anyway for bookkeeping and tax returns.
- For a company: prepare the articles of association in MERSİS, sign at a notary or the trade registry, and register with the chamber of commerce.
- Register with the tax office; it inspects the business address.
- Get the licences your activity needs (for example a workplace licence from the municipality) and register employees with social security (SGK).
Documents
- Passport (notarised translation)
- Tax number
- Business address (rental contract or title deed)
- Articles of association (for a company)
Good to know
- Working in your own business may still require a work permit – ask your accountant.