Branch Office
"How can a foreign company establish a branch office in Turkey?"
Quick Answer
Foreign companies can establish branch offices in Turkey through Trade Registry registration. Branches are not separate legal entities but extensions of the parent company.
Scope and Legal Distinctions
A branch is part of the foreign parent rather than a separate Turkish company. The parent's obligations, representation and records therefore matter when structuring the Turkish operation.
What to Check in Practice
Prepare parent registry documents, a branch-opening decision, representative authority and required Turkish-use authentication; assess tax and sector permissions separately.
Sources & Authorities
Statutory framework and official guidance for this definition.
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