Turkey: The Strategic Bridge Across Three Continents
Connecting Europe, the Caucasus, and the Middle East, the Republic of Turkey represents a powerhouse manufacturing base and consumer market exceeding 85 million people.
Foreign founders commonly incorporate a Limited Şirket (Ltd. Şti.), benefiting from full 100% foreign equity participation under the Turkish Foreign Direct Investment Law.
Corporate Parameters of a Limited Şirket
- Minimum Statutory Capital: The statutory minimum capital is currently 50,000 TRY, payable within 24 months of registration.
- Foreign Ownership: Foreign natural persons and corporate entities can hold 100% of share capital without mandatory domestic Turkish partners.
- Corporate Tax Framework: The standard corporate income tax rate is 25% (with reduced rates for export and manufacturing entities).
Strategic Commercial Utility
A Turkish entity enables international founders to manage regional assembly, source high-grade industrial components, and maintain commercial multi-currency bank accounts with leading Turkish institutions (Garanti BBVA, İşbank, and VakıfBank).
