Branch

Companies based abroad whose capital is divided into shares can open branches in Turkey. Opening a Branch requires prior approval from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Governing Law: Turkish Commercial Code
Legal Status: Limited Liable Turkish Entity
Incorporation: Trade Registry Office
Founding Shareholders: None/Foreign Legal Entity
Founders Nationality: Free
Capital Requirement: None*
Shareholder Liability: Unlimited
Dividends: None
Issuing Stocks: Not allowed
Management: Legal Represantative
Governance: None
Transfer Of Shares: None
Taxation Liabilities: Tax resident, limited liability. Corporation Tax at %22
Dividend Withholding Tax: 15 % on dividends distributed to individual and foreign corporate shareholders (not applicable to resident entities)  dividend withholding tax Depends on the double taxation agreement between Turkey and shareholder company’s country.
Taxes: Salary withholding tax(monthly or three monthly)

Value added tax(monthly)

Stamp tax

Social security premiums (monthly)

This publication has been prepared for informational purposes only. None of information contained in this publication shall constitute legal, tax, accounting advice.