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ARTICLE · 05 FEBRUARY 2025

How To Open A Company–LLC In Turkey

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A limited liability company is established in Turkey when the necessary documents are prepared and submitted to the trade registry offices either by the shareholders or their proxy.

TurkeyCorporate/Commercial Law
Meriç Paldimoglu
Meriç Paldimoglu
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A limited liability company is established in Turkey when the necessary documents are prepared and submitted to the trade registry offices either by the shareholders or their proxy. The primary legal texts to consider for establishing an LLC in Turkey are the Turkish Commercial Code and the Trade Registry Regulation. In this article, we will define what a limited liability company is, explain the requirements for establishing one, and answer frequently asked questions about the process of setting up an LLC in Turkey.

How to define LLC in Turkey

A limited liability company or limited company refers to a company established with one or more shareholders through an application to the trade registry office with the aim of generating economic profit. In LLCs, shareholders are not personally liable for the company's debts. The partners' liabilities are limited to the payment of their committed capital shares and any additional payment and performance obligations

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