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Start a Business in Türkiye — Ltd Şti, 25% CIT, Teknopark 0%, Europe-Asia Bridge
Turkish company formation involves incorporating a Limited Şirketi (Ltd Şti LLC) or Anonim Şirketi (A.Ş. JSC) through the Trade Registry Office via the MERSIS (Central Registration System). Türkiye is the bridge between Europe and Asia — a G20 member with 85 million consumers. The standard CIT rate is 25%, but Technology Development Zones (Teknopark) offer 0% CIT through 2028 with income tax exemptions for R&D staff. Free Trade Zones provide CIT exemption on export-derived income. Investment Incentive Certificates offer regional incentives up to 15 years. TRY 50,000 minimum capital for Ltd Şti. 100% foreign ownership in most sectors. The India-Türkiye DTAA provides 10-15% rates. Türkiye is a major manufacturing powerhouse in automotive, textiles, and electronics with factories for Renault, Fiat, Ford, and Bosch. The Turquoise Card provides permanent residency for qualified investors. Comply Globally has helped 1,080+ entrepreneurs across 45+ countries.
- By Dr. Anil Gupta, Global Expansion Advisor
- Updated April 2026
- 15 min read
500+
Companies launched
45+
Countries served
4.9
Client rating
+12 today
Founders onboarded
Incorporated in 7 days
Average turnaround time
25%
CIT Standard
85M
Consumers (G20)
90+
Teknoparklar
FTZ
Export Exempt
24%
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Our Services in Türkiye
What We Help You With in Türkiye
Leverage our expertise for company formation, EXIM, IOR/EOR, visas,
banking, and ongoing compliance all from a single point of contact.
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Company Formation
Register a Turkish Limited Şirketi (Ltd. Şti.) or Anonim Şirket (A.Ş.) through the Turkish Trade Registry (Ticaret Sicil Müdürlüğü) and MERSİS system. We handle company name reservation, Articles of Association drafting, tax registration, notarisation, virtual office support, and end-to-end incorporation remotely from India. 100% foreign ownership is permitted in most sectors. Average Comply Globally turnaround: 5–10 business days. Starting from ₹75,000.
Tax & Compliance Advisory
Navigate Türkiye’s 25% corporate income tax, 20% VAT (KDV), withholding tax obligations, transfer pricing rules, payroll compliance, e-invoicing (e-Fatura), and annual statutory filings. We help optimise your cross-border structure using the India–Türkiye DTAA to minimise double taxation on dividends, royalties, and technical service income. Our experts also assist with bookkeeping, SGK social security compliance, and independent audit requirements for qualifying entities.
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FEMA & RBI Compliance
We handle BOTH sides simultaneously: Türkiye incorporation AND Indian FEMA compliance. Our team supports ODI filings with your AD bank, Annual Performance Reports (APR), RBI FLA returns, overseas investment structuring, and Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) claims under Section 90 of the Income Tax Act. This India + Türkiye dual-compliance expertise is one of our key differentiators for Indian businesses expanding internationally.
Visas & Immigration
Business residence permits, Turkish work permits, investor pathways, and employee relocation support. We assist with applications, renewals, employer sponsorship requirements, and immigration documentation. Türkiye offers strategic access to Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia, making it an attractive regional headquarters destination.
EXIM & Logistics
Import/export registrations, customs advisory, bonded warehousing, IOR/AOR/EOR services, and Türkiye–India trade facilitation. Türkiye’s strategic location between Europe and Asia makes it a major manufacturing, logistics, and distribution hub for businesses targeting EU, MENA, and CIS markets.
Cross-Border Banking
Corporate account opening support with major Turkish and international banks including Ziraat Bankası, İşbank, Garanti BBVA, Yapı Kredi, HSBC Türkiye, and others. We prepare your business plan, incorporation documents, compliance files, and KYC package to improve approval success. Certain banks may require a director’s physical presence for account activation.
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Why Partner With Comply Globally?
Our 4 Brand Promises — Backed by Results
These are not marketing claims. They are measurable operational standards tracked
and verified across 1,080+ client engagements worldwide.
Speed of Action
We respond within 4 hours. Average Türkiye company incorporation timeline: 5–10 business days depending on document notarisation and translation requirements.
Fast-track incorporation support available
Accuracy & Competence
Zero compliance failures across 1,080+ engagements worldwide. Every filing is reviewed by a dedicated country specialist before submission to ensure full compliance with Turkish commercial, tax, and foreign investment regulations.
100% filing accuracy · 4.7★ client satisfaction
Ease of Doing Business
One contact for everything — Turkish company incorporation AND Indian FEMA compliance handled simultaneously, without managing multiple vendors.
Single Point of Management · 45+ countries
Cost Competitiveness
Transparent, all-inclusive pricing with zero hidden charges. Consistently 30–40% more cost-effective than traditional international consulting firms for comparable scope and service quality.
Affordable market-entry solutions for Indian businesses
“Initially I thought international expansion into Türkiye would be complex due to language, banking, and compliance barriers. Comply Globally handled everything seamlessly from incorporation to FEMA filings and banking support.”
Indian Export Business Owner.
TAX FRAMEWORk
What Is the Corporate Tax Rate in Türkiye?
Türkiye’s standard corporate income tax rate is 25%
According to the Turkish Revenue Administration, resident companies in Türkiye are generally subject to a 25% corporate income tax on worldwide income.
Türkiye also levies VAT (KDV) typically at 20%, with reduced rates applicable for certain industries and products. Dividend distributions to non-residents are generally subject to withholding tax, although relief may apply under applicable tax treaties including the India–Türkiye DTAA.
Türkiye offers various investment incentives including VAT exemptions, customs duty exemptions, reduced corporate tax rates in organised industrial zones, and strategic investment support schemes for qualifying sectors.
Turkiye vs UAE vs Egypt vs Poland— Tax Comparison
| Factor | 🇹🇷Türkiye | 🇦🇪UAE | 🇪🇬Egypt | 🇵🇱Poland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CIT Rate
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25% (temporary increase from 20%) | 9% (0% on profits ≤ AED 375k) | 22.5% | 19% (9% small taxpayers) |
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Capital Gains Tax
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0% on listed shares (held 2+ yrs); 25% CIT on unlisted share gains | 0% | 10% (included in CIT for companies) | 19% (included in CIT) |
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Dividend WHT
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15% (reduced via treaties; 0% for some qualifying holdings) | 0% | 10% | 19% (0% EU qualifying) |
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VAT / GST
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20% (10% & 1% reduced rates) | 5% VAT | 14% VAT | 23% (8% & 5% reduced) |
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DTAA Network
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~90 treaties (one of the largest among emerging markets) | ~140 treaties | ~60 treaties | ~90 treaties |
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Ease of Doing Business
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#33 (World Bank) | #16 | #114 | #40 |
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Special / Offshore Regime
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Istanbul Financial Centre (IFC): 0% CIT on foreign-sourced income; Technology Development Zones (TDZ): tax-free until 2028 | Free Zones: 0% CIT 50 yrs; 100% foreign ownership | Special Economic Zones: reduced CIT 10% for 10 yrs | Special Economic Zones (SSE): CIT exemption up to 15 yrs |
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Investment Incentives
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R&D: 100% deduction + 50% WHT exemption on R&D staff wages; Strategic investment: 0% CIT for 6 yrs; Export income: 5% CIT reduction; Technopark companies: 0% CIT through 2028 | R&D via ADIO: grants up to AED 50M; Free Zone: 0% CIT & import duty | Industrial Zones: 0% CIT 10 yrs; Golden Licence for large investors | R&D: 200% deduction; IP Box: 5% effective rate; Polish Investment Zone: CIT exemption |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Start a Business in Türkiye
Yes. Foreign investors can own 100% of a Turkish company in most sectors. Restrictions may apply in strategic industries such as defence, media, and aviation.
The two most common structures are.
- Ltd. Şti. (Limited Şirket) similar to an LLC, best for SMEs
- A.Ş. (Anonim Şirket) similar to a joint-stock company, preferred for larger or investment-backed businesses
On average, incorporation takes.
- 5–10 business days for standard companies
- Faster processing is possible depending on notarisation, translations, and tax office approvals
Türkiye’s standard Corporate Income Tax (CIT) is 25%.
However, several incentives exist.
- Teknopark (Technology Zones): 0% CIT until 2028
- Free Zones: tax exemption on export income
- Additional regional and sector-based tax reductions
Teknopark (Technology Development Zones) offers.
- 0% corporate tax (CIT)
- Income tax exemptions for R&D employees
- Strong incentives for IT, software, SaaS, and innovation companies
It is one of Türkiye’s most attractive startup ecosystems.
No. In most sectors, 100% foreign ownership is allowed, and no Turkish partner is required.
For a Ltd. Şti., the typical minimum capital requirement is around.
- TRY 50,000 (approx., varies by structure and bank requirements)
Yes. Türkiye is a major global manufacturing hub due to.
- Strategic location between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Strong automotive, textile, and electronics industries
- Access to EU customs union benefits for exports
- Presence of global manufacturers like Ford, Renault, Fiat, and Bosch
Expand Your Business into Türkiye Europe–Asia Growth Gateway
Set up your Turkish company with full support for incorporation,
Teknopark incentives, tax structuring, banking, visas, and India–Türkiye cross-border compliance.