🇹🇷 Turkey · Company Registration
Entity types, registration process, required documents, costs, and official registries.
Quick answer
The common company is a Limited Şirket (limited liability); registration is via the Trade Registry (through MERSIS) and a notary, and a tax number is obtained. Foreigners can own companies fully in most sectors.
Companies are registered in the Trade Registry through the MERSIS system, under the Ministry of Trade; the limited company (Limited Şirket) is the common form.
- The Limited Şirket (Ltd) and Anonim Şirket (JSC) are the main company forms.
- Registration is processed through MERSIS and the local trade registry office.
- A tax number is required for the company and foreign shareholders.
Official authorities
- Ministry of Trade
Trade registry and company affairs.
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners fully own a Turkish company?
Yes — in most sectors 100% foreign ownership is allowed, with a few regulated exceptions.
What company type is common?
The Limited Şirket (Ltd) suits small and medium businesses; the Anonim Şirket (A.Ş.) is used for larger ventures.
Does forming a company grant residence?
Company ownership can support a work permit or investor routes, but it does not automatically grant residence.
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