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Av. Muhammed Erşahin
Managing Partner
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Corporate, real-estate and commercial disputes. Leads the firm's Turkish corporate practice and represents clients before the Istanbul courts and ISTAC arbitration.
Turkish Company Starter
Open your Turkish company in 7 business days.
Fast-track LLC formation: tax number, e-signature, bank introduction and 3-month registered address — at a starter price, ready for your next growth step.
Fixed fee:€1,950Delivery:7 business days
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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, founder cap-table setup, lightweight shareholder agreement template.
- 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, which issues the official formation certificate.
- ErKa does
- Notary coordination, sworn translator if needed, 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 office registration
Registration with the Tax Office and activation of your tax number. Municipal signboard permit if requested.
- ErKa does
- Tax Office filing, signboard permit coordination 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
- Electronic signature (e-imza) activation
- Corporate bank account introduction
- 3-month registered office address
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 52933
Av. Muhammed Erşahin is ErKa's managing partner and leads the Starter formations. Turkish corporate practice, Istanbul Bar (52933). He owns the matter from the first call to the handover of your trade register certificate — when you upgrade to Pro later, the work plugs in seamlessly.
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.
Starter (€1,950, 7 business days) gives you a fully licensed LLC with tax number, e-signature, bank intro and 3-month registered address. Pro (€3,950, 21 business days) adds VAT activation, bookkeeper introduction and founder work permit. If you only need the company shell to open a bank account or sign your first contract, Starter is enough. If you're hiring, invoicing locally, or moving to Türkiye, pick Pro.
Ready to launch your Turkish company?
Book a free 20-minute call with Av. Muhammed Erşahin — 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.