Corporate Structuring & Market Entry in Turkey for European Companies
How we work
Consultation
A lawyer reviews your documents and situation and explains the available options and what each of them requires.
Engagement and fees
We agree the scope of work, the stages and the fee, based on the official attorney fee schedule, before any work begins.
Handling the matter
We prepare the documents, represent you before the authorities and the courts, and keep you updated at every step.
Reporting
At the end of each stage we hand over the documents and explain what has been done and what comes next.
Entering the Turkish market requires careful corporate structuring that complies with both Turkish law and EU standards. RT Union provides comprehensive legal support for European companies establishing or expanding their presence in Turkey.
Detailed Services
- Registration of limited liability companies (LLC), joint-stock companies, and branches.
- Establishment of representative offices and liaison offices.
- Structuring joint ventures and strategic partnerships with Turkish entities.
- Development of optimal holding structures and tax-efficient corporate models.
- Full support with work permits, residency permits for key personnel, and regulatory approvals.
Benefits for European Companies
We help European companies quickly and safely enter the Turkish market by creating legally clean and tax-efficient corporate structures. You receive full support at every stage — from choosing the optimal company form to obtaining all necessary permits and residence permits for key personnel. This allows you to minimize administrative risks, accelerate operational launch, and ensure compliance with both Turkish and European legislation. As a result, your business gains a solid legal foundation for long-term development in Turkey.
Contact us to discuss the optimal corporate structure for your business in Turkey.
Can a European company own 100% of a Turkish company?
Yes. Under Foreign Direct Investment Law No. 4875, foreign investors are treated like Turkish investors and may hold all the shares; restrictions apply only in a few regulated sectors.
Limited company, joint-stock company or branch — which should we choose?
A limited company (Ltd. Şti.) is the simplest option for most businesses. A joint-stock company (A.Ş.) is needed for certain regulated activities, for bringing in investors or for a listing. A branch is not a separate legal entity, so the parent company is liable for its obligations; a liaison office may not carry out commercial activity.
Do our directors need to come to Turkey?
Not for registration — it can be done under an apostilled power of attorney. Opening a corporate bank account, however, often requires a personal visit, depending on the bank.
Can our key staff get work and residence permits?
Yes. The Turkish company applies for work permits for its foreign employees; a valid work permit also serves as a residence permit. Requirements depend on the company and the position.
What documents will we need?
An extract from your commercial register, the articles of association, a board resolution and a power of attorney — apostilled and translated into Turkish with notarisation — plus identity documents of the directors. Turkish tax numbers are obtained during the process.