{"id":8863,"date":"2025-09-15T01:07:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T22:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gnbtqytp2s.onrocket.site\/?post_type=makaleler&#038;p=8863"},"modified":"2025-09-15T01:08:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T22:08:57","slug":"minimum-capital-requirements-turkey","status":"publish","type":"makaleler","link":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/minimum-capital-requirements-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Minimum Capital Requirements in Turkey | Company Types Compared"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Capital Requirements Matter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Turkish Commercial Code (TCC)<\/strong> sets clear minimum capital requirements depending on the company type. For foreign investors, understanding these thresholds is crucial for structuring a business correctly and ensuring compliance from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Minimum Capital by Company Type<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Joint Stock Company (A.\u015e.)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimum capital:<\/strong> <strong>TRY 250,000<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>(2025)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If adopting the <strong>registered capital system<\/strong> (common for larger corporations): minimum <strong>TRY 500,000<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>(2025)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least <strong>25% of subscribed capital<\/strong> must be deposited before registration; the remainder within <strong>24 months<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>See details in: <a href=\"\/en?p=8841\">Joint <\/a><a href=\"\/en?p=8841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stock<\/a><a href=\"\/en?p=8841\"> Company in Turkey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Limited Company (Ltd. \u015eti.)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimum capital:<\/strong> <strong>TRY 50,000<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>(2025)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capital may be paid in full within <strong>24 months<\/strong> after registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributions can be cash or in-kind (property, IP rights, etc.), subject to valuation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>More info: <a href=\"\/en?p=8844\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Limited Company in Turkey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Collective Company<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No statutory minimum capital requirement<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partners contribute assets or cash as agreed in the company contract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All partners are <strong>unlimitedly liable<\/strong> for debts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>See: <a href=\"\/en?p=8848\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collective Company in Turkey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Limited Partnership<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ordinary Limited Partnership:<\/strong> No minimum capital requirement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited Partnership Divided into Shares:<\/strong> Follows rules similar to A.\u015e., so capital requirements apply accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"\/en?p=8851\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Limited Partnership in Turkey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Cooperative Company<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each partner must undertake at least <strong>one share<\/strong>, with a <strong>value of TRY 100<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maximum per partner: 5,000 shares.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depending on the articles of association, members may also bear additional liability beyond their share.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"\/en?p=8854\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cooperative Company 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>Capital in Practice for Foreign Investors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bank deposits:<\/strong> For A.\u015e., the 25% pre-registration deposit must be placed in a Turkish bank account opened in the company\u2019s name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In-kind contributions:<\/strong> Real estate, vehicles, and intellectual property can be contributed as capital if properly valued and registered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong> Ltd. \u015eti. offers the lowest entry barrier (TRY 10,000), making it the preferred structure for SMEs and new market entrants.<\/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>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A.\u015e. = TRY 250,000 (or TRY 500,000 with registered capital system). <strong>&#8211; (2025)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ltd. \u015eti. = TRY 50,000. <strong>&#8211; (2025)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collective \/ Ordinary Partnership = No minimum capital.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooperative = TRY 100 per share \u00d7 min. 7 partners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capital can be cash or in-kind (with valuation and registration requirements).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For a step-by-step setup process: <a href=\"\/en?p=8857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steps to Establish a Company 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>Professional Guidance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right capital structure impacts taxation, liability, and investor credibility. MFY Legal helps you select the most suitable company type, arrange capital contributions, and ensure compliance with Turkish law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact us to set up your business in Turkey with the right capital structure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Capital Requirements Matter The Turkish Commercial Code (TCC) sets clear minimum capital requirements depending on the company type. For foreign investors, understanding these thresholds is crucial for structuring a business correctly and ensuring compliance from day one. Minimum Capital by Company Type 1. Joint Stock Company (A.\u015e.) 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