Decision Support

Liaison Office or JSC? — Decision Support Quiz

8 questions to find the right Türkiye structure: liaison office, JSC/LLC, or hybrid setup. Personalised recommendation based on activity type, QSC target, sector and Pillar Two exposure.

1. What is the nature of the planned activity in Türkiye?
Commercial (sales, invoicing, revenue generation) Market testing / research only Regional management / coordination (RHQ)
2. Will you need to issue invoices or collect payments in Türkiye within the first 12 months?
Yes No Uncertain / possibly later
3. Are you targeting Qualified Service Centre (QSC) benefits (0% corporate tax, personnel exemption)?
Yes, QSC-targeted No Have not evaluated yet
4. What is the planned duration of your Türkiye operation?
1-3 years (short-term test) 3-5 years 5+ years (permanent structure)
5. Planned headcount?
1-5 people 6-20 people 20+ people
6. Sector group?
Software / SaaS / Pharma / RHQ R&D / technology development Manufacturing / e-commerce / professional consulting / finance
7. Is the parent group's global consolidated revenue €750M+? (Pillar Two QDMTT threshold)
Yes, €750M+ No
8. Exit / growth strategy?
Uncertain — close or continue after the test If the test succeeds, plan to convert to a corporation Want to start directly as a corporation

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