A complete company-formation file starts before MERSIS. Decide the activity, company type, ownership, management, capital and address; then prepare foreign-issued documents in the correct certification route. Use the checklist below to keep registration, tax, accounting and bank work separate. The printable version is delivered by email so its source date and version stay visible.
| Gate | Ready when | Owner |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | Activity, type, shares, managers and capital are confirmed | Founders |
| Documents | Foreign records meet certification and translation rules | Document coordinator |
| Registry | MERSIS file, signatures and payments are ready | Registration coordinator |
| Launch | Tax, books, accounting, bank and notices are assigned | Company management |
Use one source-of-truth pack
Keep a versioned folder with final names, passport spellings, addresses, ownership percentages, management powers and certified documents. Do not manage the same fact in disconnected message threads.
Request the printable checklist
Open the dedicated checklist page, submit the consent-based form and receive the current PDF by email. The resource selection does not replace the site's general Türkiye guide.
Documents and preparation
- Founder identity documents
- Corporate shareholder records and resolutions if applicable
- Company name and activity options
- Shareholding, management and capital decisions
- Registered address evidence
- Power of attorney and certified translations where applicable
Risks and checkpoints
- Starting MERSIS before the structure is approved
- Different spellings across passport, translation and filing
- No owner for post-registration actions
- Treating bank approval as automatic
- Keeping no dated evidence of official figures
Official sources and verification date
Official sources checked 23 July 2026.
- Invest in Türkiye — Establishing a Business — Official sources checked 23 July 2026.
- T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı — Şirket Bilgileri — Official sources checked 23 July 2026.
Download the PDF from the company formation checklist form, then use our company registration guidance and corporate services. The detailed sequence is in the documents and timeline guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is the checklist a registration application?
No. It is a planning tool; the actual file must follow current registry and institution requirements.
How is the PDF delivered?
The dedicated form sends the selected checklist through the site's consent-based e-book email flow.
Does it include a fixed total cost?
No. It separates official figures from items that need current written quotes.
Should I use it for a branch or liaison office?
Use the dedicated comparison guide first because those structures require different parent-company documents and permissions.
