{"id":8857,"date":"2025-09-15T00:58:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T21:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gnbtqytp2s.onrocket.site\/?post_type=makaleler&#038;p=8857"},"modified":"2025-09-15T00:58:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T21:58:08","slug":"steps-to-establish-company-in-turkey","status":"publish","type":"makaleler","link":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/steps-to-establish-company-in-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps to Establish a Company in Turkey | Registration Process Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Company Establishment in Turkey | An Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the <strong>Central Registration System (MERS\u0130S)<\/strong>, the process of establishing a company in Turkey is fast, transparent, and open to both local and foreign investors. In fact, if documents are prepared correctly, the registration can be completed in <strong>as little as one day<\/strong> at the <strong>Trade Registry Directorate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide explains the key steps of company formation under Turkish law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Draft the Company Agreement on MERS\u0130S<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start by creating a free MERS\u0130S account (<a href=\"https:\/\/mersis.gtb.gov.tr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/mersis.gtb.gov.tr<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Draft the <strong>Articles of Association (for Joint Stock Companies)<\/strong> or the <strong>Company Contract (for Limited Companies)<\/strong> in Turkish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add shareholders with:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ID number<\/strong> (for Turkish citizens),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passport number + tax number<\/strong> (for foreign shareholders).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about company types: <a href=\"\/en?p=7595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Types of Companies in Turkey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Obtain a Tax Number for Foreign Shareholders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Foreign individuals or entities must first obtain a <strong>Turkish tax number<\/strong> from the tax office before they can be added to MERS\u0130S. This step is mandatory for both shareholders and directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Certification of Signatures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Founders and authorised representatives must certify their signatures. This can be done:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Directly at the <strong>Trade Registry Directorate<\/strong> where the company will be registered (for Ltd. \u015eti. and cooperatives).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or via <strong>any Turkish notary public<\/strong>, using the electronic tracking number from MERS\u0130S.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Deposit the Competition Authority Fee<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>0.04% of the company\u2019s capital<\/strong> must be paid as a <strong>Competition Authority fee<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is usually handled directly at the Trade Registry Directorate together with other establishment steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Deposit Minimum Capital (for A.\u015e. only)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For <a href=\"\/en?p=8841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Joint Stock Companies<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At least <strong>25% of the subscribed capital<\/strong> must be deposited into a bank account opened in the company\u2019s name before registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The remaining balance must be paid within <strong>24 months<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For <a href=\"\/en?p=8844\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Limited Companies<\/strong><\/a>: the capital may be paid in full within 24 months after registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 6: Apply to the Trade Registry Directorate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit the prepared documents to the <strong>Trade Registry Directorate<\/strong>. These typically include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Approved company contract or articles,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signature declarations,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of fee payments,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank receipt for capital deposit (if required).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon approval:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The company is officially <strong>registered<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Commercial books<\/strong> are issued and approved,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The company receives its <strong>potential tax number<\/strong> automatically from MERS\u0130S.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Full checklist: <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/documents-for-company-registration-in-turkey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Documents for Company Registration in Turkey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 7: Post-Registration Formalities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register with the <strong>Tax Office<\/strong> and <strong>Social Security Institution (SGK)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open a <strong>bank account<\/strong> in the company\u2019s name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain necessary <strong>business licences<\/strong> depending on the activity sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Establishment Timeline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MERS\u0130S drafting:<\/strong> 1 day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tax number &amp; signature certification:<\/strong> 1\u20132 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registry application &amp; approval:<\/strong> Same day (if documents are complete)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In total, a company can be fully established within <strong>1 week<\/strong> or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Legal Assistance is Essential<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the process is streamlined, details such as drafting the articles, determining liability, and ensuring compliance with Turkish corporate law can be complex. MFY Legal provides comprehensive assistance from document drafting to post-registration compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact us today to establish your company in Turkey with ease and legal security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company Establishment in Turkey | An Overview Thanks to the Central Registration System (MERS\u0130S), the process of establishing a company in Turkey is fast, transparent, and open to both local and foreign investors. 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