Turkey’s strategic position between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East presents extraordinary opportunities for international businesses. However, foreign investors consistently face critical challenges that can derail market entry success:
Regulatory Complexity Turkey’s multi-layered regulatory framework spans tax law, commercial codes, labor regulations, and sector-specific requirements. Corporate tax rates of 25% (30% for financial institutions), VAT at 20%, and mandatory e-invoice/e-dispatch thresholds demand specialized knowledge.
Cultural & Bureaucratic Navigation – Language barriers, unfamiliar business protocols, and Byzantine administrative processes create delays and costly mistakes for foreign enterprises.
Strategic Positioning – Without local market intelligence, companies struggle to identify optimal business structures (LTD vs JSC), understand free zone advantages, or capitalize on government incentive programs.
Operational Integration – From SGK payroll compliance to quarterly tax filings, ongoing Turkish business operations require constant regulatory vigilance.
Our consulting services eliminate these barriers. We provide the local expertise, strategic foresight, and hands-on implementation support that transforms Turkey market entry from daunting to decisive.
Understanding Turkey’s market dynamics is essential before committing capital. Our market entry consulting provides:
Outcome: A clear, actionable roadmap that minimizes risk and positions your company for sustainable success in the Turkish market.
Choosing the right business structure in Turkey directly impacts tax obligations, liability exposure, and operational flexibility. Our advisory services include:
Why This Matters: Turkey Commercial Code requirements are complex. Wrong entity selection can result in unnecessary tax burden, administrative complexity, or limited operational scope.
Turkey’s regulatory landscape evolves continuously. Our compliance consulting ensures your operations remain fully compliant while minimizing administrative burden:
The Celikel CPA Advantage: We proactively identify compliance risks before they become problems, saving you from penalties, operational disruptions, and reputational damage.
Effective tax strategy in Turkey can significantly impact your bottom line. Our financial consulting services include:
Result: Optimized tax position that maintains full compliance while maximizing profitability.
Beyond formation and compliance, we help optimize your Turkish operations for peak performance:
Our Approach: We implement systems that reduce administrative overhead while improving financial visibility and control.
For established operations seeking to maximize their Turkish market presence:
Initial consultation to understand your business objectives, market entry timeline, and specific challenges. Comprehensive analysis of your industry, regulatory requirements, and optimal structure.
Hands-on guidance through every phase of execution. Direct coordination with government agencies, banks, and regulatory bodies on your behalf.
Development of customized roadmap with clear milestones, timeline, responsibilities, and success metrics. Identification of risks and mitigation strategies.
Continuous compliance monitoring, strategic advisory, and operational support to ensure long-term success in the Turkish market.
Each industry presents unique regulatory requirements and strategic opportunities. Our specialized knowledge ensures your consulting strategy aligns with sector-specific realities.
1. Integrated Service Model Unlike pure consulting firms, we combine strategic advisory with full-service accounting, tax, and compliance implementation. You get both the strategy AND the execution.
2. Deep Regulatory Expertise Our certified CPAs (SMMM) maintain current knowledge of Turkish Commercial Code, Tax Procedure Law, Social Security Law, and sector-specific regulations. We speak fluent “regulatory Turkish.”
3. Foreign Investor Focus We specialize in serving international companies. Our entire service model is designed around the unique needs, communication preferences, and expectations of foreign investors.
4. Transparent, Modern Communication English-language service delivery, cloud-based documentation access, regular progress updates, and responsive communication. No surprises, no confusion.
5. Long-Term Partnership Mindset We’re not transaction-focused consultants. We build enduring relationships and become an extension of your team, invested in your ongoing success.
6. Proven Track Record Successfully guided numerous foreign companies through Turkish market entry across diverse industries. Our clients remain with us because we deliver results.
Initial Consultation ↓ Contact us to schedule a detailed consultation. We’ll discuss your business objectives, timeline, and specific consulting needs.
Proposal & Scope ↓ Receive a detailed proposal outlining our recommended approach, timeline, deliverables, and engagement terms.
Engagement & Discovery ↓ Upon agreement, we begin deep-dive analysis phase, gathering all necessary information and developing your customized strategy.
Strategy Delivery ↓ Presentation of comprehensive consulting roadmap with actionable recommendations, risk analysis, and implementation plan.
Implementation Support ↓ Ongoing guidance as you execute the strategy, with direct access to our team for questions and support.
Initial market entry consulting typically spans 4-8 weeks for strategy development, followed by ongoing support during implementation. Timeline varies based on business complexity and sector.
Yes. Our entire team provides consulting, documentation, and communication in fluent English, ensuring clear understanding and efficient collaboration.
Absolutely. Our integrated model means we can provide strategic consulting and then seamlessly transition to handling your ongoing accounting, payroll, and tax compliance needs.
We serve clients across technology, manufacturing, retail, professional services, real estate, healthcare, energy, and financial services. Our regulatory expertise translates across all sectors.
Consulting engagements are customized based on scope and complexity. Contact us for a detailed proposal tailored to your specific needs.
We serve businesses at every stage—from entrepreneurs making their first Turkey investment to multinational corporations expanding operations.
Yes. We provide comprehensive analysis of Turkey’s 20+ free zones, comparing benefits, limitations, and suitability for your specific business model.
Don’t let regulatory complexity or unfamiliar business practices slow your Turkey market entry. Our consulting team provides the strategic insight and hands-on support that transforms challenges into competitive advantages.
Contact us today for a detailed consultation about your Turkey business objectives.
This content is intended for general informational purposes and does not constitute professional accounting or tax advice. Specific situations require personalized consultation with qualified professionals. Celikel CPA provides customized guidance based on individual circumstances.
