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Insights from Celikel CPA on accounting, tax, payroll, company formation, and compliance in Turkey.
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Up-to-date guides on Turkish tax law, company formation, payroll, banking, and compliance, written for foreign investors and finance teams.
Corporate Tax in Turkey 2026: Complete Guide for Foreign Companies
Corporate income tax in Turkey for foreign companies in 2026. Tax rates, exemptions, investment incentives, filing deadlines and compliance explained by Celikel CPA.
Double Taxation Agreements in Turkey 2026: Complete Guide for International Businesses
Turkey’s double tax treaties in 2026. How international businesses apply DTAs to avoid double taxation, claim withholding exemptions and reduce their tax burden.
Turkey LLC Formation with a Corporate Shareholder
See the documents, share capital, resolutions and registration steps needed when a foreign company becomes a shareholder in a Turkish LLC.
Turkey LLC Formation for Individual Foreign Investors
Review the documents, capital, registration steps, timing and tax setup for an individual foreign investor forming a Turkish LLC.
Remote Company Formation in Turkey by Power of Attorney
How Turkish company registration can be handled remotely: power of attorney, apostille, documents, timing, banking limits and risk points.
Turkey Work Visa and Permit Types for Foreign Nationals
Compare definite-term, indefinite, independent and exceptional work permits, the Turquoise Card, exemptions and application routes in Turkey.
Turkey Tax Incentives 2026: Decision 11257 and Law 7582
Current 2026 Turkey tax incentives after Decision 11257 and Law 7582: service exports, transit trade, qualified service centres and production income.
Turkey Import Duty, VAT and Customs Costs in 2026
Estimate Turkish customs duty, import VAT and landed cost. Review tariff rules, origin documents, extra levies and importer compliance checks.
Investment Incentives in Turkey for Foreign Investors
Compare Turkey’s regional, strategic, technology and free-zone incentives. See the main tax benefits, eligibility rules and application steps.
Istanbul Free Trade Zones for Foreign Investors
Compare free zones near Istanbul, their tax and customs benefits, permitted activities, operating licences and practical setup criteria.
Liaison Office in Turkey: Setup and Compliance in 2026
Learn who may open a Turkish liaison office, which activities are allowed, how permits work, and what tax and reporting duties apply.
Withholding Tax in Turkey: Stopaj Guide
Withholding tax in Turkey explained for foreign-owned companies: payment categories, rate checks, filing workflow, treaty relief, records, and common risks.
Turkish Accounting Standards: TFRS, IFRS and VUK
See when TFRS, BOBİ FRS and Turkish tax books apply, how they differ from IFRS, and which audit and e-ledger duties companies face.
Turkey VAT Refund Process for Foreign Companies
Learn when a Turkish VAT refund is available, how cash and offset claims work, which documents are needed, and what commonly delays review.
Turkey E-Invoice and E-Ledger Rules for Foreign Companies
Understand Turkey’s e-Invoice and e-Ledger rules, registration routes, deadlines, record retention, and compliance risks for foreign-owned companies.
Accounting Fees in Turkey for Foreign Companies
What determines accounting fees in Turkey for foreign-owned companies, what monthly service usually includes, and how to compare proposals without hidden scope gaps.
Corporate Bank Account in Turkey for Foreign Companies
How to open a corporate bank account in Turkey: required documents, capital rules for A.Ş. and Ltd., bank comparison, KYC checks, and rejection fixes.
E TUYS Reporting for Foreign Invested Companies
What foreign-invested companies and branches in Turkey report through E-TUYS, including activity, capital and share-transfer information and authorization.
Employer Cost in Turkey: 2026 Guide
Understand employer cost in Turkey in 2026, including gross salary, employer social security, unemployment insurance, incentives and payroll variables.
MERSIS Registration for Foreign Investors
How MERSIS fits into company formation in Turkey for foreign individual and corporate shareholders, including documents, tax numbers and registry filing.
Monthly Accounting Requirements in Turkey
A monthly accounting checklist for companies in Turkey: sales, purchases, bank records, payroll, tax filings, e-documents and foreign shareholder reporting.
How to Choose a NACE Code in Turkey
Choose a Turkish NACE code by matching the company’s real main activity, licensing needs, tax profile, workplace risk and current official classification.
Permanent Establishment Rules in Turkey
When a foreign company may create a taxable presence in Turkey through a fixed place, branch, personnel, agent or project, and how treaty analysis works.
Power of Attorney Turkey: Requirements, Apostille & Company Formation Guide
Power of attorney in Turkey explained for foreign investors, including apostille, translation, notarization, and company formation use cases.
Turkey Citizenship by Investment: Requirements, Cost & Process 2026
Turkey citizenship by investment guide for 2026, covering eligibility, qualifying assets, government fees, timeline, and compliance checks.
Turkey Tax Filing Calendar for Companies
How companies in Turkey should manage VAT, withholding, payroll, provisional and annual corporate tax deadlines using the current official tax calendar.
VAT Registration in Turkey for Foreign Companies
When foreign companies may face Turkish VAT registration, reverse charge, import VAT, digital-service or permanent-establishment considerations.
Work Permit for a Foreign Company Owner in Turkey
Company ownership does not automatically grant a Turkish work permit. Learn the 2026 capital, shareholding, employment and application considerations.
Personal Bank Account in Turkey for Foreigners: 2026
How foreigners open a personal bank account in Turkey in 2026. Required documents, tax number, residence permit rules, bank selection and common delays.
Turkey VAT Refund for Tourists: Eligibility & Steps
Guide to VAT refund for tourists in Turkey, including eligibility, required documents, airport procedures, fees, and common mistakes to avoid.
Joint Stock Company (JSC) in Turkey: 2026 Guide
How to establish a JSC in Turkey: current capital rules, shareholders, board structure, documents, registration steps and ongoing compliance.
LLC vs JSC in Turkey: 2026 Investor Comparison
Compare LLC and JSC structures in Turkey by capital, liability, governance, share transfer, funding, cost and foreign investor use case.
Nominee Shareholder Risks in Turkey
Understand the ownership, tax, banking and compliance risks of nominee shareholders in Turkey and compare safer lawful structures.
Transfer Pricing in Turkey: 2026 Rules and Documents
Turkey's arm's length rule explained: related-party thresholds, Local File and Master File duties, CbCR, the annual form, penalties, and APAs.
Turkish Business Culture for Foreign Investors
Prepare for Turkish meetings and negotiations with practical advice on communication, hierarchy, punctuality, trust and written follow-up.
Business Models for Entering the Turkish Market
Compare a Turkish subsidiary, branch, local partner, distributor and contract manufacturing model by control, cost, speed and compliance risk.
VAT in Turkey 2026: Rates, Exemptions and Compliance Guide for Foreign Companies
Turkey VAT (KDV) rates, exemptions and compliance for foreign companies in 2026. Standard 20%, reduced rates, reverse charge mechanism and monthly filing guide.
What Is a Conglomerate? Structure, Advantages, Risks, and Turkish Context
Learn what a conglomerate is, how diversified group structures work, their advantages and risks, and what foreign investors should consider in Turkey.
Opening a Branch in Turkey Pros and Cons
Pros and cons of opening a branch office in Turkey vs. forming an LLC. Tax treatment, liability, profit repatriation and setup requirements compared by Celikel CPA.
Tax ID Turkey: Everything You Need to Know
How to get a tax ID number in Turkey as a foreigner or foreign company. Step-by-step process, required documents and where to apply - by Celikel CPA.