Structural Choice
JSC vs LLC by investment round, tax efficiency, and exit readiness.
AUDIENCE 2 · OPERATIONAL + PRACTICAL
Turkey for Foreign Investors
For those considering Turkey operations: structure decision, tax-efficient setup, banking, capital flow — end-to-end.
TL;DR — in 1 minute
Setting up a company in Turkey as a foreign investor takes approximately 5-7 business days: potential tax ID (VKN), passport apostille and notarised translation, MERSIS application, capital deposit, Trade Registry filing, tax office opening and bank account. Startup cost is USD 5-10k for an LLC and USD 10-25k for a JSC. Law No. 4875 on Foreign Direct Investments grants equal treatment — no prior permission or minimum investment requirement. Investment notification through E-TUYS within one month is mandatory. The Sistem Global network of 15 country partners supports the structure, while we handle the Turkish operational subsidiary under a licensed CPA signature. In this process, sub-regime selections — family office, RHQ or Technopark — shift the tax burden between 0-100%, and the right structural advice means 12-30% annual savings.
Frequently asked
- What are the 7 critical steps to set up a foreign company in Turkey?
- JSC vs LLC for foreign investors — what is the difference?
- How does a foreign legal entity register through MERSIS?
- How long does capital deposit and bank account opening take?
- What is the E-TUYS investment notification form?
- What rights does Law No. 4875 grant foreign investors?
- What are the 2026 RHQ status criteria (Turkey Century Investment Package)?
- Which sectors require additional foreign capital permits?
Service scope for this profile
Formation Operation
VKN, MERSIS, capital deposit, Trade Registry — 5-7 business days end-to-end.
Bank Account Opening
KYC + UBO file prepared, right commercial segment selected.
Incentive Architecture
Technopark, R&D centre, RHQ, IFC — which regime suits you.