in Turkey Company Formation Consulting
ŞirketOn is the technology and consulting platform that coordinates your company formation in Turkey end-to-end, managed by our expert consulting team.
We make company formation in Turkey simpler
Forming a company in Turkey involves multiple steps — tax-office registration, trade-registry filing, e-signature/digital seal, and more. ŞirketOn coordinates this in a single platform as a tech and consulting solution. Our expert team handles the official filings on your behalf.
Who can incorporate in Turkey?
Turkish citizens, foreign nationals with residency, and foreign legal entities can form companies in Turkey. ŞirketOn's expert team helps you pick the right company type for your profile and goals and manages the process end-to-end.
Advantages of incorporating in Turkey
A large domestic market, young and skilled workforce, and digitised public processes make Turkey an attractive starting point.
Fast Digital Formation
Thanks to MERSİS and e-Government integrations, applications complete within days.
Young Entrepreneur Support
3-year income-tax exemption and SSI premium support for entrepreneurs under 29.
KOSGEB & Grants
Non-repayable grants for new SMEs and sectoral incentives are available.
Large Market
85-million domestic market and regional reach through free-trade agreements.
Low Operating Cost
Lower workforce and operating costs compared to EU jurisdictions.
What company types can you form in Turkey?
| Company Type | Min. Capital | Liability | Best For | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sole Proprietorship | None | Unlimited personal | Solo founders, e-commerce | Fast setup, low bureaucracy |
| Limited Company | ₺50,000 | Limited to share | Partnerships, SMEs | Most common, limited liability |
| Joint-Stock | ₺250,000 | Limited to share | Investment-ready scaling firms | Share transfers and IPO-ready |
Documents required for formation
How the process works in Turkey
Pick the right company type and package. Upload your documents to ŞirketOn; our expert team reaches out to you.
Our expert team drafts the articles of association, schedules notary appointments, and files via MERSİS.
Trade-registry filing, tax-office registration, e-signature/digital seal, and SSI workplace file are completed. Process done.
Sole proprietorship typically takes 1-2 business days; LLC and A.Ş. 3-5 business days. With complete documents the process moves smoothly.
Cost of company formation in Turkey
On top of the ŞirketOn package fee, there are official line items: notary, MERSİS, trade-registry fees, e-signature/digital seal, and capital block (for LLC/A.Ş.). Our team gives you a transparent total before payment.
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Can foreign nationals form companies in Turkey?
Yes. Foreign individuals and legal entities can form companies in Turkey. The process is similar to citizens with the addition of passport translation and a potential tax-number application.
Sole proprietorship or LLC — which one?
It depends on annual revenue, partnership structure, and risk profile. Our consultants offer a free pre-call and recommend the best fit for your profile.
Is a virtual office address legally valid?
Yes. Our partner virtual-office providers are accepted by tax offices and trade registries. Address declaration, lease, and municipality approval are bundled with the package.
How long does the formation process take?
Sole proprietorship typically takes 1-2 business days; limited and joint-stock companies 3-5 business days. With complete documents the process moves smoothly.
Are all official documents delivered to me?
Yes. Your tax certificate, trade-registry document, signature circular, digital seal/e-signature, and other formation papers are uploaded digitally to your ŞirketOn account — accessible anytime.
Is post-formation support available?
Yes. Our monthly subscriptions cover e-Invoice, pre-accounting software, filings, and ongoing consulting service.