Plan
This phase answers whether Türkiye is the right market for the business and which structure should be used. The point is to help the investor decide, not to sell paperwork.
01
Initial Investment Assessment
Before recommending a structure, we understand the investor, sector, target market, capital plan, and staffing needs.
We ask about
- Investor nationality and tax residence
- Target industry and activity
- Planned investment size
- Local sales, export, or mixed model
- Staffing, revenue, and cash-flow expectations
- Real estate, manufacturing, or warehouse needs
- Holding or group-structure considerations
You leave with
- A clear initial view on Türkiye fit
- Suggested entry structure with reasoning
- A sector-specific risk and opportunity map
02
Market Entry Strategy
We compare entry vehicles through tax, liability, flexibility, expansion path, and foreign ownership rules.
Limited liability company
A practical structure often used for small and mid-sized operations.
Joint stock company
Can be more flexible for investor entry, share transfers, and growth plans.
Branch office
Operates as the Turkish branch of a foreign headquarters and requires separate review.
Liaison office
May not conduct commercial activity; used for representation and market research.
Partnership models
A local partner can help commercially, but the legal and financial risk must be reviewed.
Holding structures
Group, profit-distribution, and treaty effects make this tax-sensitive.
03
Tax Reference Card
This section is designed as a screenshot-friendly reference card. Numeric claims should be dated and backed by official sources.
Corporate tax
The official investment guide lists the general rate as 25%, and 30% for financial institutions.
VAT
The official guide lists 1%, 10%, and 20% VAT rates; activity and supply type matter.
Withholding
Dividends, services, rent, and other payments depend on payment type and treaty rules.
Profit repatriation
Distribution, withholding, and double-tax treaty rules should be evaluated together.
Transfer pricing
Related-party transactions require arm's-length pricing and documentation discipline.
Customs
Imports, machinery, raw material, and incentives can materially affect operating cost.
Rates and numeric statements should be rechecked against current official sources before publication.
04
Risk & Compliance Review
Naming risks builds trust. For each risk, we say what we monitor and how we reduce exposure.
Regulatory compliance
We check sector permits and special rules before the structure is formed.
Books and documents
We set up e-documents, legal books, and monthly record discipline from the start.
Payroll compliance
Social security, withholding, and employee file requirements are planned monthly.
Work permits
Foreign employee permit and payroll consequences are assessed separately.
Tax penalties
Filing calendars, payment dates, and document controls are managed with checklists.
Banking procedures
KYC delays are reduced by preparing the bank file early.
Next phase
Set up