Set up your company in the right structure, completely and quickly.
We manage the entire process, from the formation of joint-stock (A.Ş.) and limited liability (Ltd. Şti.) companies to trade registry and MERSİS (Central Registry System) registration. From the articles of association to the setup of branches and liaison offices, we lay a solid legal foundation.
How you incorporate shapes everything that follows
Company formation is not merely an official registration procedure; it is a strategic decision that determines your business's shareholding structure, liability regime and growth capacity. Under Law No. 6102 (Turkish Commercial Code), every detail—from choosing between a joint-stock or limited liability company to drafting the articles of association, from the capital structure to representation authorities—shapes how the company will operate in the years to come.
At Köksal, we treat formation not as a formality but as the cornerstone of the corporate architecture. We identify the structure best suited to your business model, shape the articles of association to your needs, and carry out the trade registry and MERSİS processes in full. In foreign-capital formations along the Türkiye–DACH axis, we ensure compliance with both local legislation and investor expectations together.
When Does This Apply?
Whether you are establishing a new structure, entering the Turkish market or expanding your existing company, formation and registration support forms the backbone of the process.
New Company Formation
When establishing a joint-stock or limited liability company from scratch, we manage structure selection, the articles of association, and registration end to end.
Foreign-Capital Formation
For companies investing from the DACH region into Türkiye, we structure foreign-shareholder formations and manage the power-of-attorney and documentation processes on a multilingual basis.
Branch & Liaison Office
For foreign companies establishing a physical presence in Türkiye, we handle branch or liaison office registration and the related permit processes.
How Does the Process Work?
We complete the formation in three clear stages, leaving no room for uncertainty.
01 · Structure Selection
By analysing your business model and your shareholding and liability expectations, we determine the right structure between a joint-stock company (A.Ş.) and a limited liability company (Ltd. Şti.).
02 · Formation Documents
We prepare the articles of association and the shareholding and representation provisions, and complete the MERSİS application together with all required documentation.
03 · Registration & Announcement
We carry out the trade registry registration, follow up on the announcement in the Turkish Trade Registry Gazette, and hand over the post-formation obligations.
In formation, we unite the legal and business perspectives
As a team working on the Türkiye–Germany trade axis since 1987, we structure formation not merely as a registration procedure but as the foundation for the subsequent general assembly, management, and tax processes. Through our corporate secretarial services, we also coordinate accounting, payroll, and tax compliance from the moment of formation.
- Selection between joint-stock (A.Ş.) and limited liability (Ltd. Şti.) structures suited to the business model
- Forward-looking articles of association drafted to your needs
- Multilingual document and process management in foreign-capital formations
- Single-point handling of trade registry, MERSİS and announcement procedures
- Continuity in post-formation accounting, payroll and tax compliance
Specialised Sub-Services
Company Formation & Registration — the focused applications of this service for particular needs.
Other Corporate Secretarial Services
When needed, the same team can seamlessly extend its work to our other solutions in this area.
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This decision depends on the number of shareholders, the capital structure, the flexibility of share transfers, and your growth plans. Joint-stock companies may generally be suitable for more corporate, investment-ready structures, while limited liability companies may be suitable for smaller partnerships. By analysing your business model, we evaluate the advantages of each structure for your specific situation.
When the documents are prepared in full and the required certifications are completed, the registration process can generally be concluded in a short time. The timeline may vary in cases that require foreign document certification, apostille, and translation. By planning the process from the outset, we keep delays to a minimum.
After incorporation, obligations begin such as the certification of statutory books, tax office and SGK (Social Security Institution) procedures, the accounting order and periodic tax-return obligations. Through our corporate secretarial services, we coordinate accounting, payroll, and tax compliance so that your company operates in compliance with the legislation from day one.
A branch is a structure that can conduct commercial activity and generate income on behalf of the parent company. A liaison office, by contrast, cannot directly earn commercial income in Türkiye; it is usually established for purposes such as market research, representation, and coordination. We determine together which one suits your objectives.
Turkish law grants foreign investors largely the same conditions as domestic investors. A joint-stock company (A.Ş.) or a limited liability company (Ltd. Şti.) with foreign shareholders can be established; alternatively, a branch or a liaison office may be preferred. We carry out document certification, apostille, and power-of-attorney processes on a multilingual basis.
Get the right legal support for Company Formation & Registration.
Let us determine the solution best suited to your needs, together with our experience in Türkiye and the DACH region.