Licensed CPA & SMMM Firm in Istanbul, Turkey
Company Formation & Accounting in Turkey for Foreigners
Company formation in Turkey for foreigners, then monthly accounting, tax and payroll. Licensed SMMM firm in Istanbul; remote setup by power of attorney.
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Yiğit Çelikel, SMMM · Founder
Professional registration supports local statutory filings and direct practitioner accountability.
Founder Yiğit Çelikel, SMMM, has more than 15 years of accounting and financial management experience.
We serve clients in English, Turkish, Russian, Chinese and Arabic.
Accounting, tax compliance and payroll are handled remotely for companies across Turkey from our Istanbul office.
Why Celikel CPA
Compliant Accounting Services and Business Setup in Turkey
As an Istanbul-based licensed accounting firm, Celikel CPA delivers statutory accounting, corporate tax compliance, payroll outsourcing, and company registration services for international firms. We combine local compliance expertise with direct communication with the responsible SMMM.
Certified CPA & Tax Compliance
Our registered public accountants (SMMM) manage your tax filings, corporate tax returns, and payroll compliance in strict accordance with local laws.
Global Reporting Standards
We prepare financial statements and monthly reporting packages customized for global CFOs, finance directors, and shareholders.
Multilingual Communication
We serve clients in English, Turkish, Russian, Chinese and Arabic. Official filings and correspondence with Turkish authorities are handled in Turkish.
Primary Services
Accounting, Corporate Tax & Company Setup Services in Turkey
We provide international clients with compliant bookkeeping, statutory reporting, payroll runs, and legal corporate registrations.
Company formation in Turkey
Entity setup, registration workflow, incorporation documents, and launch sequencing.
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Accounting and bookkeeping
Monthly ledgers, statutory books, management reporting, and close-ready records.
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Tax compliance and advisory
Returns, planning, controversy support, and practical tax controls for foreign teams.
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Payroll and employer compliance
Payroll cycles, SGK reporting, onboarding, offboarding, and recurring controls.
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Audit readiness and coordination
Audit preparation, internal-control review, and coordination with your independent audit firm.
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Foreign investment and strategy
Market entry structuring, investor support, and execution for complex setups.
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Starting points for foreign investors
Each guide answers one question in depth, from entity structure and costs to work permits and free zones.
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Company formation in Turkey for foreign investors
The full route: entity choice, documents, timing and what to do after registration.
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How to set up a Turkish LLC, step by step
MERSIS, articles of association, Trade Registry filing and tax activation in order.
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LLC in Turkey for foreign shareholders
Ownership rules, shareholder documents, bank KYC and how ownership differs from a work permit.
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Company formation cost in Turkey, item by item
Capital, registry, notary and chamber fees listed separately, with sources.
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Subsidiary, branch or liaison office
How a foreign parent company can enter Turkey, and the documents each route needs.
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Work permits for foreign employees
Application routes, employer obligations and renewal timing.
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Free zones in Turkey: benefits and set-up
Tax and customs benefits, and how to judge whether a zone suits your activity.
How It Works
A Clear Process, from the First Call to Monthly Accounting in Turkey
Four steps take you from the first conversation to ongoing accounting and tax compliance, whether you are planning a company or already operate one.
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Consultation
Reach us by phone, WhatsApp or the contact form. Tell us whether you are planning a new company or already run one in Turkey, and what you need.
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Tailored Proposal
We send a clear scope of work and fee structure for your operations. The working language, report format and document requests are agreed at the start.
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Setup & Onboarding
For a new company we prepare the incorporation documents and register the tax number. For every company we set up e-government access and map the declarations and e-documents that apply.
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Ongoing Support
We handle monthly bookkeeping, tax filings, payroll and regular reporting. Filings with Turkish authorities are made in Turkish; reports reach you in the agreed language.
Google Reviews
What clients say about working with Celikel CPA
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Yigit has been very responsive and helpful in assisting us with establishing a company in Türkiye. If you're looking for a trustworthy accountant in Istanbul, Yigit is the man!
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A company with strong communication and good connections. You can be sure that they will offer you the best solution.
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A professional company that does its job with knowledge.
Common Questions
Accounting and tax support in Turkey: frequently asked questions
Straight answers about our scope, client profile, reporting approach, and professional status.
What services does Celikel CPA provide?
Celikel CPA provides corporate accounting, tax compliance, payroll outsourcing, company formation, and business consulting in Turkey. We support foreign investors and international companies with statutory bookkeeping, VAT filings, social security registrations, and regular financial reporting.
Who does your accounting firm in Istanbul serve?
Our accounting firm in Istanbul primarily serves international businesses, foreign-invested subsidiaries, branches, and liaison offices in Turkey. We tailor our services to the reporting and compliance needs of global finance directors, founders, and cross-border management teams.
What are the main tax compliance obligations for companies in Turkey?
A Turkish company’s filing calendar depends on its activities, transactions, employees, and current tax status. Corporate tax, VAT, withholding, payroll, and electronic-document obligations may apply on different schedules. We map the applicable declarations and e-document requirements during onboarding instead of assuming every company has the same filing profile.
Do you reconcile Turkish tax filings with international standards such as IFRS?
Yes. Where required, we reconcile local statutory bookkeeping prepared under Turkish tax rules with IFRS, US GAAP, or a parent company’s reporting package. This helps global CFOs and parent companies consolidate the financial results of their Turkish operations.
Which languages does Celikel CPA support for client communication?
We serve clients in English, Turkish, Russian, Chinese and Arabic. Official filings, tax returns and correspondence with Turkish authorities are handled in Turkish. The working language, report format, document requests and approval responsibilities are agreed when the engagement starts.
Is Celikel CPA a licensed SMMM firm in Turkey?
Yes. Celikel CPA operates as a licensed Serbest Muhasebeci Mali Müşavirlik (SMMM) practice in Turkey. The firm supports statutory bookkeeping, tax filings, payroll compliance, and related reporting under the professional responsibilities applicable to Turkish SMMM practitioners.
Tax & Compliance Guides
Regulatory updates, tax explainers, and corporate registration articles
In-depth analyses of Turkish tax laws, social security regulations, and company registration requirements for global finance directors.
Capital Increase in a Turkish LLC: Procedure and Documents
How a Turkish LLC increases capital through cash, internal resources, or shareholder receivables, including the 2026 minimum-capital deadline.
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KEP Address in Turkey: Guide for Foreign-Owned Companies
KEP address in Turkey: when foreign-owned companies need registered electronic mail, how it differs from UETS and GIB e-Tebligat, and application steps.
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Transferring LLC Shares to Foreign Investors in Turkey
Transferring LLC shares to foreign investors in Turkey: notarization, company approval, registry filings, tax and public-debt risks explained.
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Our Istanbul office and contact details
Celikel CPA works from an office in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul. Please book an appointment before visiting.
- Address
- Cevizli, Saraylar Cd. No: 6, 34846 Maltepe, İstanbul
- Phone & WhatsApp
- +90 544 649 40 87
- yigit@celikelcpa.com
- Working hours
- Mon – Fri: 10:00 – 18:00 (TRT)
Ready to Make Finance in Turkey Easier?
Schedule a consultation with our Istanbul accounting firm. We will discuss your plans and how our licensed SMMM team can manage your accounting and tax compliance in Turkey.