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Av. Ömer Faruk Karaaslan
Partner · International Business & Immigration
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International business formation, residence, citizenship and cross-border structuring for founders moving into Türkiye. Works in English, Turkish and German.
Turkish Company ProMost popular
Launch a fully-licensed Turkish company in 21 days.
LLC formation, tax + VAT registration, e-signature, bank introduction, 3-month registered address, bookkeeper intro, and founder work permit — under one fixed fee.
Fixed fee:€3,950Delivery:21 business days
Or apply directly Istanbul Bar admitted · Reg. 50129 / 52933erkalaw.hero.trust.ratingEN · TR · AR · RU · RO · DEKVKK / GDPR compliant
How it works
Four steps. Fixed timeline. No surprises.
We commit to every step in the engagement letter and update you on WhatsApp at every milestone.
- 1
Articles of Association
We draft your company's foundational legal document — shareholders, share split, scope, directors, decision rules.
- ErKa does
- AoA drafting in Turkish with bilingual EN translation, shareholder agreement review, founder cap-table setup.
- You provide
- Passport/ID, proof of address, 3 proposed company names, 1-line scope of business, share split.
- 2
Notary & Commercial Register
The AoA is notarized and filed with the Istanbul Trade Register (Ticaret Sicil), which issues the official formation certificate.
- ErKa does
- Notary coordination, sworn translator, MERSİS filing, Commercial Register submission.
- You provide
- Attendance at notary — or an apostilled Power of Attorney from your home country.
- 3
Capital deposit & bank
We open the corporate account at one of our partner banks and record the minimum capital deposit.
- ErKa does
- Bank introduction, KYC documentation pack, in-person accompaniment where possible.
- You provide
- Minimum capital (LLC: ₺50,000 — your working capital, not a fee) and KYC sign-off.
- 4
Tax · VAT · Municipality
Registration with the Tax Office and VAT activation. Municipal signboard permit and SGK (if hiring) wrapped up.
- ErKa does
- Tax Office filing, VAT activation, signboard coordination, SGK registration on request.
- You provide
- Registered office address — or use the 3-month virtual address we include.
Scope
What's in the fixed price — and what isn't
Our engagement letter lists everything in both columns in plain English. No hidden fees.
Included in the fixed price
- Full LLC (Limited Şirket) formation
- Turkish tax number + VAT registration
- Electronic signature (e-imza) activation
- Corporate bank account introduction
- 3-month registered office address
- VAT activation at the Tax Office
- Bookkeeper / accountant introduction
- Work permit application for the founder
Paid to third parties (disclosed up front)
- Notary fees (typically €200–€400, paid to the notary)
- Commercial Register + Trade Chamber fees (typically €150–€250)
- Stamp duty and ministry filing fees (typically €50–€100)
Government fees and third-party costs are paid directly to the relevant authority or vendor, not to us.
Your lead lawyer
One named lawyer. End-to-end accountability.
Bar 50129
Av. Ömer Faruk Karaaslan leads every international business formation at our firm. EN · TR · DE. Istanbul Bar registered (50129). He owns the matter from the first call to the handover of your trade register certificate.
Our Firm
One law firm for every door into Türkiye.
ErKa Law Office is a full-service Istanbul law firm focused on expats and overseas businesses entering the Turkish market. We handle company formation, residence permits, citizenship applications, real-estate transactions, and the full commercial lifecycle — all under one roof, in your language.
Our services span corporate and commercial law, immigration and citizenship, intellectual-property protection, real-estate due diligence, employment and KVKK/GDPR compliance, tax advisory, and dispute resolution before Turkish courts and ISTAC arbitration.
We work with founders, families, and companies from the Gulf, Europe, Central Asia, and beyond who need a trusted legal partner on the ground in Türkiye.
Whether you need a fast company setup or a long-term legal partner, our firm is built to deliver on time, on budget, and with the clarity expats expect.
FAQ
Questions people ask before they sign
Straight answers. If yours isn't here, WhatsApp us — a real lawyer replies, usually within the hour.
Yes. We handle almost the entire process via an apostilled Power of Attorney from your home country. You only need to sign the PoA at a Turkish consulate or notary local to you. We send a sample PoA text, your consulate list and step-by-step instructions so it's accepted first time.
Ready to open your Turkish company?
Book a free 20-minute call with Av. Ömer Faruk Karaaslan — we'll confirm the scope, answer your questions, and lock a start date.
Contact us
Talk to an English-speaking lawyer today
Send a brief by email, call the customer line, or message us on WhatsApp.
Istanbul
15 Temmuz, Bahar Cd. No:1/1 Flat:16, Dept:179, 34218 NG Residence Bağcılar / İstanbul, Türkiye
Customer line
+90 532 274 96 02Need to brief the firm first?
Use the live customer line or send your matter outline by email. We will confirm the route before requesting supporting documents.
We request supporting documents only after the pre-intake is reviewed.