Branch Opening

Frequently Asked Questions About Opening a Branch Office

1. How can a foreign company open a branch office in Turkey?
2. What documents are required for opening a branch office?
3. Are notary and apostille procedures mandatory for branch office opening?
4. Is a minimum capital required to open a branch office?
5. How long does the branch office opening process take?
6. How are tax and social security registrations handled after opening a branch office?
7. Does the branch manager have to be a Turkish citizen?
8. Is it easy to obtain a work permit for a branch office of a foreign company?
9. What is the difference between a branch office and a liaison office?
10. Are there tax advantages when opening a branch office?
11. Is legal assistance necessary for opening a branch in İzmir and Karşıyaka?
12. How are MERSİS and Trade Registry procedures conducted?
13. How is a bank account opened after establishing a branch?
14. In which sectors can a foreign company open a branch office?
15. How does K&L Legal Consultancy assist in the branch office opening process?

Branch Office Opening

What is branch office opening for foreign companies in Turkey and how is it done?

Opening a branch office means that an existing foreign company establishes an official representation under its own name and trade title to conduct commercial activities in Turkey. Opening a branch in İzmir and Karşıyaka provides direct access to the local market, expands the customer base, and relocates business operations to Turkey. The branch does not acquire separate legal entity status but becomes a taxpayer in Turkey and registers all commercial activities in the Turkish trade registry.

For a foreign company to open a branch, first, the parent company’s activity certificate, establishment and trade registry documents, board resolution to open the branch, and appointment of a representative must be prepared. The branch address is determined; required documents are notarized and apostilled translations are submitted to the Trade Registry Office. Upon opening, tax number, social security registration, and chamber registration procedures are completed.

K&L Legal Consultancy offers professional support at every stage of the branch office opening process in İzmir and Karşıyaka, providing specialized lawyers, citizenship application consultants, and immigration law experts. We ensure foreign companies complete trade registry, MERSİS, tax, and work permit procedures efficiently and legally.