Company Setup
Joint-stock companies, limited liability companies, branches and liaison offices — incorporated with the right structure for your plan.
A full-service CPA firm in Istanbul, helping foreign companies incorporate, stay compliant and operate with confidence — from day one to every year-end after.
Metin Keser Consulting provides a full range of tax and accounting support for foreign companies establishing themselves in Turkey.
We are a full-service CPA firm offering taxation, advisory, incorporation and accounting. Our work for international clients centres on transposing their business into a properly structured Turkish entity — and then keeping it running cleanly. We serve small and mid-sized local and international clients across many industries with audit, accounting, tax, consulting, private-business and forensic services.
Backed by an experienced CPA and auditor team, we act as your single point of contact so you can focus on your business while we handle the Turkish requirements.
From the first incorporation document to recurring monthly compliance, we cover the full lifecycle of doing business in Turkey.
Joint-stock companies, limited liability companies, branches and liaison offices — incorporated with the right structure for your plan.
Bookkeeping under the Turkish Uniform Chart of Accounts, with journals, ledgers and statutory records kept current.
Corporate tax, VAT and withholding filings, plus planning to manage tax as a controlled operational cost.
Payroll, employment and social-security administration handled accurately and on time, every month.
Practical business and tax advisory to support effective decisions as you grow your operation in Turkey.
Independent audit where required and forensic accounting support for reviews, disputes and investigations.
Documentation and policy support for transactions between your Turkish entity and your foreign group companies.
VAT registration, returns, refunds and exemption guidance tailored to your activities.
Statutory and management reporting in English, keeping your head office fully informed.
A quick orientation to the choices and obligations you will face. We will tailor all of this to your specific plan.
Most foreign businesses use a Limited Liability Company (Limited Şirket) or a Joint Stock Company (Anonim Şirket). A branch of your existing company is also possible. A liaison (representative) office is suitable only for non-commercial representation, not for revenue-generating activity.
Turkish entities are subject to corporate income tax (currently 25%), value-added tax (standard rate 20%, with reduced rates of 10% and 1%) and various withholding taxes. We confirm the current rates and any incentives that apply to your business.
Employers register staff with the Social Security Institution (SGK) and run monthly payroll. Foreign personnel require a work permit; minimum salary thresholds apply, set as multiples of the gross minimum wage depending on the role.
Distributed dividends — and transfers of branch profit to a parent company — are subject to dividend withholding tax. Relief may be available under an applicable double taxation treaty, which we assess for your jurisdiction.
We learn your objectives, intended activities and ownership, then recommend the best structure.
You receive a tailored proposal with a document checklist, timeline and clear fees.
We prepare and notarize documents, obtain tax numbers and register with the Trade Registry, tax office and SGK.
Bank account opened, business live — and we handle your ongoing accounting, payroll and tax.
The general corporate income tax rate is currently 25%, applying broadly to companies. Certain sectors (for example financial institutions) are taxed at a higher rate. We confirm the rate and any available incentives for your specific business.
The standard VAT rate is 20%, with reduced rates of 10% and 1% for certain goods and services. Common exemptions include exports and certain export-related transactions, while specific cases such as bank transactions, salaries and some rentals are treated separately. We advise on how VAT applies to your activities.
Yes. Foreign individuals and foreign companies can establish and fully own a Turkish entity. We arrange the required tax numbers, notarized and apostilled documents, sworn translations and powers of attorney to complete the process on your behalf.
Typically: notarized and apostilled passport copies of the shareholder(s)/director with sworn translations; if a company will be the shareholder, its apostilled incorporation documents and a board resolution; beneficial-owner details for our standard onboarding checks; the proposed name, activities, capital and shareholding; a power of attorney; and an intended registered address (we can advise).
Foreign employees require a work permit, and the company must meet certain conditions. Minimum salary thresholds apply as multiples of the gross minimum wage depending on the position. We coordinate the application alongside the company setup and payroll registration.
Distributed dividends are subject to dividend withholding tax, and transfers of branch profit to a parent company follow a comparable basis. Where a double taxation treaty applies between Turkey and the recipient's country, reduced rates may be available — we assess this for your situation.
Tell us about your plans and we will send a tailored proposal with a full document checklist and clear fees. A short introductory call is the best place to start.
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