Business Setup · Türkiye
Register your company in Turkey — we handle the paperwork.
From choosing the right company type to receiving your tax plate, Emineller Group manages the full registration process — in Farsi, with Turkish accountants and legal advisors who know exactly what foreign entrepreneurs need.
- Licensed in Ankara
- Tax & accounting guidance
- End-to-end registration
Why here
Why register a company in Turkey?
Work residence permit
A registered company lets you apply for a renewable work residence permit as its director.
Path to citizenship
After five years of continuous legal residence, you can apply for Turkish citizenship by naturalization.
Trade without sanctions
Operate internationally using Turkish banking, free of the restrictions you face at home.
Modest startup capital
A Limited Company needs 50,000 TL in capital — and you can pay it within 24 months of registration.
Access to SGK
Social security registration gives you and your employees public healthcare and a pension.
Strategic location
Turkey bridges Europe, the Middle East, and Asia — ideal for import/export and services.
Company types
Two structures — choose the one that fits
Most foreign entrepreneurs register a Limited Company. Here's how the two options compare.
Limited Company (Ltd. Şti.)
Best for: small to medium businesses, freelancers, and entrepreneurs seeking work residence.
- Simpler structure, less paperwork
- Partners liable only up to their capital
- Ideal for services, consulting, and trade
- Can be 100% foreign-owned
Joint-Stock Company (A.Ş.)
Best for: larger enterprises, companies planning to raise capital, or those needing a corporate structure for contracts.
- Required for some government tenders and large contracts
- Shares are transferable
- Board of directors structure
- Can issue bonds and go public
How it works
From first meeting to tax plate — in 5 steps
We handle every step with the Turkish authorities. You provide the documents — we do the rest.
Consultation & company type
We discuss your goals, budget, and timeline, then recommend the right structure (Ltd. Şti. or A.Ş.) and explain the tax and legal implications.
Notary & articles of association
We prepare the articles of association (şirket sözleşmesi), arrange notary signatures, and collect what's needed — passport translations, tax codes, and shareholder declarations.
Trade Registry (Ticaret Sicili)
We file your company with the Trade Registry and obtain your registration number. Your company becomes a legal entity, published in the Turkish Trade Registry Gazette.
Tax office & bank account
We register your company at the tax office (Vergi Dairesi), obtain your tax plate (vergi levhası), and open a corporate bank account. Your capital deposit is made at this stage.
SGK registration & work permit
We register the company and its manager with SGK (social security). If you're a foreign national, we begin your work residence permit application in parallel — your company sponsors you.
Getting ready
What you'll need
Documents to prepare
- Valid passport + notarized Turkish translation
- Tax code (vergi numarası) — we help obtain this
- Proof of a Turkish company address
- 2 biometric photos
- Capital deposit receipt (after the bank account opens)
- Power of attorney, if you can't attend in person
Good to know
- No Turkish partner required — 100% foreign ownership is legal.
- You don't need to live in Turkey to register — a power of attorney works.
- Monthly bookkeeping and tax filing are mandatory — we connect you with a Turkish accountant.
- Citizenship by naturalization is possible after 5 years of continuous legal residence, plus language and other standard conditions.
- The owner's work permit is a separate step: from month 7 the company must employ 5 Turkish citizens per foreign holder — waived if your share is USD 100,000 or more.
Common questions
Questions entrepreneurs ask us
Do I need a Turkish partner to register a company?
No. Foreigners can own 100% of a Turkish company. No Turkish partner or shareholder is required for either a Limited Company (Ltd. Şti.) or a Joint-Stock Company (A.Ş.).
How long does registration take?
A Limited Company usually takes 1–2 weeks from the first meeting to the tax plate. A Joint-Stock Company takes 2–3 weeks due to its board requirements. Opening the bank account can add a few days.
Can my company sponsor my residence permit?
Yes. Once registered, your company can sponsor a work residence permit for you as its director. It's renewable annually and counts toward the 5 years of continuous residence needed for citizenship.
Do I need to be in Turkey to register?
Not necessarily. You can grant power of attorney to our legal team to complete the process for you. You may only need to appear for the bank account opening, since some banks require it in person.
What are the ongoing costs after registration?
Expect a monthly accountant fee, quarterly tax filings, annual SGK contributions for each employee, and chamber of commerce membership. We connect you with affordable, Farsi-friendly accountants and give you current figures for your case.
Start here
Ready to register your company?
Tell us your business idea and we'll recommend the right structure, handle the paperwork, and get you operational — in Farsi, with no obligation.