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Registering a company in Türkiye in 2026: cost, timeline, documents and running costs
Foreigners can own 100% of a Turkish company, and a standard limited company can be registered in a few days, even without travelling to Türkiye. Here is what the process involves, what it costs, and what you will pay every month afterwards.
6 November 20264 min readRead the articleWork permit in Türkiye (çalışma izni) in 2026: routes, requirements, cost and family residence
In Türkiye a work permit (çalışma izni) also serves as your residence permit. There are two ways to get one, and the right one depends on whether you have an employer, a company of your own, and how long you have already lived in Türkiye.
6 November 20263 min readRead the articleTech Visa, Turquoise Card or work permit: which one is right for you?
Three routes to working and living in Türkiye are often confused: the Tech Visa, the Turquoise Card and the ordinary work permit. They are for different people, give different rights and have very different requirements. Here is how to tell them apart.
6 November 20264 min readRead the articleStudying in Türkiye in 2026: tuition, living costs, university admission and student residence
Student residence is currently the easiest and least expensive way to live in Türkiye. Here is what Turkish universities cost, what student life costs, how admission works if you don't have a language certificate, and how the student residence permit follows.
6 November 20264 min readRead the articleResidence and citizenship by buying property in Türkiye: the rules in 2026
Buying a home in Türkiye can bring residence, and a larger investment can bring citizenship. The rules changed in October 2023, and the figure that matters is not the price in your contract. Here is what applies today.
6 November 20262 min readRead the articleOpening a bank account in Türkiye as a foreigner: which bank, what it costs, what you need
A Turkish bank account is usually the first practical step after arriving, or after registering a company. You can open one without residence, and for Iranians two banks are the realistic choice. Here is how it works.
6 November 20262 min readRead the articleFamily residence in Türkiye (aile ikamet izni): bringing your spouse and children
Most people who move to Türkiye for work don't move alone. Once one family member has the right kind of residence, the spouse and children can usually join on family residence. Here is who qualifies, what you need and what to plan for.
7 November 20262 min readRead the articleStudent residence in Türkiye (öğrenci ikamet izni): how it works and what it costs
For many people, student residence is the simplest and least expensive way to live in Türkiye legally. It is tied to studying at a Turkish university, so the order is always the same: admission, registration, then residence.
7 November 20263 min readRead the articleThe easiest way to get residence in Türkiye: every route compared, with real costs
"What's the easiest way to get residence in Turkey?" is the question we hear most. The honest answer depends on your age, your education and what you want to do there, but the routes themselves are clear. Here they are side by side.
7 November 20263 min readRead the articleLimited or Anonim company in Türkiye (Ltd vs AŞ): which one is right for you?
Almost every foreigner who registers a company in Türkiye chooses between two types: the limited company (Limited Şirketi) and the joint-stock company (Anonim Şirketi). They differ in capital, formalities and what they are built for. Here is how to choose.
7 November 20263 min readRead the articleRunning a company in Türkiye: monthly costs, the accountant, the office, and closing it
Registering a company is a one-off cost. What surprises people is what comes after: the accountant, insurance, filings and the office. Here is what a small Turkish company really costs to keep, and what to know before you ever close one.
7 November 20263 min readRead the articleTurkish citizenship in 2026: the five-year route and citizenship by investment
Many people who move to Türkiye eventually ask the same question: when can I become a citizen? There are two main routes, a slow one that almost anyone with legal residence can take, and a fast one through investment. Here is how both work.
7 November 20262 min readRead the articleScholarships to study in Türkiye: Türkiye Bursları and private-university discounts
Studying in Türkiye is already affordable, and there are two main ways to make it cheaper still: the government scholarship and the discounts private universities offer. Here is how each works and who has a realistic chance.
7 November 20262 min readRead the articleContact
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