Hero Service · Company Formation
Set up your Turkish company in 10 business days
LLC (LTD), joint-stock (AŞ), or sole proprietorship (şahıs). Fixed fee, remote handling via power of attorney, English-only paperwork explained line by line.
Who this is for
- Foreign founders opening their first Turkish entity
- Remote operators who cannot travel to Turkey for every step
- E-commerce sellers needing a Turkish tax ID to invoice EU/UK customers
- Citizenship-by-investment applicants pairing formation with a residence path
- Consultants and freelancers choosing between sole proprietorship and LLC
What's included
- Potential tax number (potansiyel vergi no) for foreign founders
- Articles of association drafted + notarized (Turkish + English)
- Trade registry (MERSIS) filing and chamber registration
- Tax office registration and fiscal seal (Mali Mühür) application
- e-Fatura / e-Arşiv / e-Defter onboarding if thresholds met
- KEP (registered email) and İnteraktif Vergi Dairesi enrollment
- Bank account opening coordination — appointment booked, accompanied if needed
- Post-formation compliance calendar with every filing date for year 1
How we work
- 01
Structure call (20 min)
We confirm LLC vs. joint-stock vs. sole proprietorship based on your revenue mix, shareholders, and exit plans.
- 02
Documents and POA
Apostilled passport, potential tax ID, notarized POA. You sign remotely at your local Turkish consulate or notary.
- 03
Filing week
MERSIS → notary → chamber → tax office → fiscal seal. We handle every office in parallel.
- 04
Bank + handover
Bank account opened, e-invoice active, compliance calendar delivered. You are ready to invoice.
Scope & SMMM disclosure
We deliver the full engagement under SMMM (Certified Public Accountant) scope — preparation, filings, advisory, and ongoing compliance. For YMM certification reports, statutory audits, and court representation we coordinate with vetted partners. You get one point of contact and one invoice.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be in Turkey to open a company?
No. A notarized and apostilled power of attorney lets us form the company without your presence. You may need to attend the bank appointment, which we can sometimes arrange remotely for established banks.
LLC (LTD) or joint-stock (AŞ) — which should I pick?
LLC for most founders up to ~5M TRY annual revenue. Joint-stock starts winning when you plan external investment, share transfers without notary, or stock-based compensation. We run a free scoring worksheet on the structure call.
What is the cheapest legal structure for a foreign freelancer?
Sole proprietorship (şahıs şirketi) — no minimum capital, simpler bookkeeping, lower monthly accounting fees. It works well up to around €100K annual revenue; above that, LLC typically wins on tax.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a Turkish company?
Yes. Turkey treats foreign shareholders equally to Turkish nationals under the Foreign Direct Investment Law (4875). No local partner is required.
What does ongoing monthly accounting cost after formation?
Ranges from €200/month for a quiet sole proprietorship to €500+/month for an active LLC with imports and multiple employees. Fixed monthly retainer — no hourly billing, no surprise invoices.
Does forming a company give me Turkish residency?
Company ownership opens a specific residence-permit track (short-term permit tied to business activity). It is not automatic — you still file with DGMM. We coordinate with immigration counsel for that step.
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