Welcome to the Galata CPA blog
Starting our English-language resource on Turkish tax, company formation, and expat finance.
Welcome to the Galata CPA blog. Here we publish practical, no-fluff guides for foreign entrepreneurs, e-commerce sellers, and expats navigating Turkish tax and business regulations.
Topics we’ll cover include:
- How to open a Turkish company as a foreigner (with or without being in Turkey)
- VAT, customs, and Payoneer/Wise treatment for e-commerce sellers
- Rental income tax for foreign property owners
- Digital nomad and remote worker tax residency rules
- Branch office vs subsidiary decision frameworks
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