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Turkey Branch Office Establishment

Registration of a Branch

Resolution of the board of directors of the parent company concerning the establishment of a branch office is required to be submitted to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

Registration to the Trade Registry and Announcement
The following documents are required to be submitted to the Trade Registry Office:

  • Director’s resolution concerning the establishment of a branch office in Turkey
  • Passport copy of the person authorised to represent and bind the branch (copy of the identity and residence certificate for Turkish citizens) 
  • A notary certified signature of the persons authorised to represent the branch
  • Proxy that will function as a signature circular granted to the authorised representative in Turkey. 
  • Document from the Chamber of Commerce of the Parent Company

Registration to Tax Office

Registration procedure for a branch is the same as for the companies.

Branch Opening Procedure

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is the permit issuing authority for opening a branch. An application to open a branch must be submitted to the Ministry signed by the authorized representative of the Company. The application to the Ministry Directorate must include:

  • Company's title, nationality, date of establishment, address and capital
  • Name, nationality and address of the authorized representative residing in Turkey 
  • Business activities of the branch 
  • Letter of Commitment in accordance with Article 29 of the Trade Registry Regulation 
  • All the documents listed in the section below Turkish translations of documents prepared in a foreign language

Trade Registry Office Procedure

Certain documents, including the branch opening permit from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, must be submitted to the Trade Registry Office. Documents required for Ministry of Industry and Trade permit:

  • Company's written confirmation of the decision to open a Branch
  • An original copy of the company's Articles of Association 
  • Establishment and Current Status Documents showing the registration and current legal status of the Company 
  • A Power of Attorney drawn by the Company in favour of its resident representative, assigning full representation and accountability.

*These documents must be apostilled.

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