Foreign Capital Services
CPATurk - Most Trustworthy Consulting & Audit Company

Invest in Türkiye with confidence.

Comprehensive financial, legal, and operational support for foreign investors.

Türkiye, with its dynamic economy and strategic location, offers attractive opportunities for foreign investors. However, navigating local regulations, tax applications, and commercial law requires expert guidance — the key to managing investments securely.

With our expert team, we stand by your side at every stage — from your first investment step in Türkiye to company establishment, tax processes, and employee permits.

Foreign Investment Services in Türkiye

Scope of Our Foreign Investment Advisory Services in Türkiye

We provide end-to-end consulting for foreign investors in Türkiye, covering legal compliance, permits, incentive analysis, and strategic investment planning.

1. Establishment of Foreign-Invested Companies

The establishment processes of joint-stock and limited companies with foreign partners are managed end-to-end — from drafting the articles of association to registration with the Trade Registry.

  • Drafting the articles of association and MERSİS registration
  • Trade Registry, Chamber, and Tax Office registrations
  • Capital and shareholding structure advisory
  • Obtaining required permits and licenses

2. Liaison Office Establishment Permits

We guide companies that wish to explore the market before investing through the liaison office establishment permit process.

  • Application to the Ministry of Treasury and Finance
  • Extension of permit periods
  • Financial reporting processes for liaison offices

3. Work Permits for Foreign Personnel

We meticulously manage the required work permit processes for foreign executives and technical staff.

  • Work and residence permit applications
  • Compliance advisory for onboarding processes
  • Payroll and tax obligations for foreign employees

4. Foreign Investment Advisory

We provide strategic consultancy to foreign-invested companies looking to invest in Türkiye, covering tax planning, sector analysis, and investment incentives.

  • Tax incentive analysis
  • Investment zone selection and feasibility study
  • Legal due diligence for partnership and acquisition processes

5. Special VAT Registration & VAT Return Services for Foreign Electronic Service Providers

As of January 1, 2018, electronic service providers without residence, workplace, or legal headquarters in Türkiye became liable to declare VAT on services provided to non-VAT-registered individuals in Türkiye. This regulation applies to B2C transactions, while the reverse charge mechanism continues for B2B transactions.

Our Service Scope:

  • Special VAT registration
  • Preparation and submission of electronic service VAT returns
  • CPA certification and correspondence with the Ministry
  • VAT refund and offset procedures

Advantages:

  • Ensured legal compliance in Türkiye
  • Elimination of unnecessary tax risks
  • Fully remote and efficient process execution

Key Benefits for Your Company

Strengthen your investment confidence with compliance, speed, and risk control in every process.

Investment Security

Full compliance with fiscal and tax regulations ensures your investments remain secure.

Faster Transactions

Avoid bureaucratic delays and complete your investment operations swiftly and efficiently.

Risk Mitigation

Identify potential tax, incentive, and regulatory risks in advance to minimize exposure.

Local Compliance

All processes fully align with the Turkish Commercial Code and Tax Procedure Law.

Investment consultancy is not only process management but also strategic assurance.

With us, every step of your investment is legal, fast, and secure.

Our Foreign Investor Advisory Methodology

Strategic guidance, legal compliance, and secure investment at every step.

Step
Approach
Output
1. Preliminary Assessment
The investor’s field of activity, objectives, and plans in Türkiye are analyzed.
Strategic investment roadmap
2. Establishment Planning
The most suitable company type, capital structure, and partnership model are determined.
Establishment strategy and legal framework
3. Regulatory Compliance Analysis
Risk analysis is conducted within fiscal law, commercial law, and VAT legislation.
Risk mitigation report
4. Official Process Management
Trade Registry, Tax Office, SGK, and Ministry procedures are carried out.
Registration and permit documents
5. Operational Compliance
Payroll, work permits, and financial records are organized.
Operational compliance report
6. Continuous Advisory
Tax, incentive, and legislative changes are monitored regularly.
Updated compliance and financial assurance

Integrated Approach with Fiscal Law, Commercial Law & Tax Litigation Advisory

Every foreign investment project extends beyond the establishment phase.
Tax audits, administrative reviews, or unexpected legal disputes may arise.
At this point, our expert team in Fiscal Law, Commercial Law, and Tax Litigation Advisory steps in:

  • Representation in tax disputes
  • Management of legal objections, defenses, and settlement processes
  • Representation of foreign-owned companies in Türkiye

Contact Us

Coşkun Gülen

Coşkun Gülen

CPA & Independent Auditor -
Managing Partner

📧 coskungulen@cpaturk.com.tr

📞 +90 212 255 02 15