Why Turkey remains a compelling destination for foreign investment in 2025?

Turkey continues to attract foreign investors in 2025 thanks to its rapidly evolving business environment and digital incorporation processes. The main company structures are Limited Liability Company (LLC) and Joint Stock Company (JSC). The MERSIS online registry system allows one-stop incorporation, often completed in 1-3 days.

The country offers:

 • A modern online system (the MERSIS registry) for company registration (one-stop, 1-3 days in many cases).

 • Legal reforms that permit 100% foreign ownership in most sectors.

 • Competitive corporate tax rate of 25 % for most companies (financial institutions pay higher).

 • Clear and up-to-date capital requirements for the main company types (LLC and JSC) under the Turkish Commercial Code (6102).

For foreign-investor focused advising (as offered by your business, “México Privé Bespoke”), Turkey presents a straightforward, modern gateway into the Eurasian/Middle-East/Mediterranean region.

Key company structures for foreign investors in Turkey

When forming a company in Turkey, two structures dominate: the Limited Liability Company (LLC) and the Joint Stock Company (JSC). Here are the main features:

LLC (Limited Liability Company)

 • Minimum share capital: TRY 50,000 for companies incorporated from 1 Jan 2024 onwards.

 • Capital may often be paid over a 24-month period (rather than fully upfront).

 • Suited for small to mid-sized businesses, fewer shareholders (maximum 50).

 • Share transfers require notarisation and approval of the General Assembly.


JSC (Joint Stock Company)

 • Minimum share capital: TRY 250,000 for companies incorporated from 1 Jan 2024 onwards.

 • For non-public JSCs using the registered capital system, the threshold can be TRY 500,000.

 • Better suited for larger ventures, or if you plan to raise capital publicly, issue shares, etc.

 • At least 25 % of the share capital must be deposited before registration, the remainder within 24 months in many cases.

Step-by-step incorporation process in Turkey

Here is a streamlined process foreign investors can follow when setting up in Turkey. Your firm (DBI) can support each step.

1 • Choose your company type
Decide whether LLC or JSC suits your business model, scale and investor plans (see previous section).

2 • Prepare required founding documents & capital

- Draft and notarise the Articles of Association and other founding documents.
- Deposit the minimum capital (or the required portion thereof) into a bank account.
- For example: for a JSC, at least 25 % must be paid upfront in many cases.

3 • Appoint a local legal representative (if required)
While full 100 % foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors, in practice you may need a local legal representative or address for certain registrations or licences.

4 • Submit your application via the MERSIS online registry
Turkey offers a digital online incorporation channel (MERSIS) that streamlines registration, trade-registry, tax-office interface and more. The entire process may be completed in 1-3 business days when documentation is complete.

5 • Obtain a tax identification number
After or during registration, you’ll need to register with the local tax office and obtain your tax ID so the company can operate legally and open bank accounts.

6 • Open bank account & deposit capital
Use the registered company entity to open a bank account, deposit the required capital, and obtain the bank certificate needed for registration.

7 • Register for social security & obtain necessary licences
Depending on your business activity you will need to register your company with social security (for employees) and obtain any sector-specific licences or permits.

8 • Commence business
Once the above steps are completed, you are legally operational and can transact business in Turkey.

Important conditions & investor-friendly features

 • 100% foreign ownership is permitted in most sectors.
 • Physical presence is not always mandatory for incorporation, many steps can be handled remotely/digitally, though a physical address and bank liaison may be required for certain licences or bank account opening.
 • Corporate tax: For most companies, the standard corporate income tax rate is 25 % in 2025.
 • Financial institutions (banks, insurance, money-exchange) pay 30 %.
 • Minimum capital thresholds (see above) are fully in force for companies formed from 2024 onwards.

Why engage DBI for your Turkey incorporation

At Doing Business International (DBI) we offer “turn-key” support for foreign-investor company formation in Turkey:

 • Full documentation handling and notarisation, translated as needed.
 • Digital submission via MERSIS, monitoring of trade-registry and tax-office approvals.
 • Coordination of bank account opening and capital deposit certificate.
 • Registration of social security, licences and compliance support.
 • Guidance on choosing LLC vs JSC structure, capital planning, governance and long-term investor exit planning.

With recent reforms and digital tools in Turkey, DBI ensures that your incorporation is smooth, compliant and fast, allowing you to focus on your business, not the bureaucracy.

Conclusion & next steps

If you’re considering setting up a presence in Turkey in 2025, this is an opportune time. With updated minimum-capital requirements, full foreign ownership, streamlined digital registration, and a corporate tax rate that is competitive on a regional basis, Turkey offers an attractive gateway.

Next steps:

 • Contact us at DBi🌐 for a tailored consultation (we will assess your business model, sector, investor plan).

 • Choose your company structure (LLC vs JSC) and plan your capital accordingly.

 • Prepare your documentation and timeline, we typically aim for registration within 1-3 business days once everything is in order.

 • Explore sector-specific licences (if your activity requires them) and bank account options.