Building a business or a life in Türkiye requires coordinating four separate routes: company, property, residence, and citizenship if that is your goal. Registering a company or buying property does not automatically grant residence or citizenship. Start with the objective, then identify the authority, documents, payments, and timing for each route, and connect them in one plan without assuming success in one guarantees another.
| Route | First question | Official reference |
|---|---|---|
| Company | What are the activity, structure, and management? | Ministry of Trade and MERSIS |
| Property | Are the buyer and the property eligible? | TKGM |
| Residence | What is the purpose of stay and which documents are needed? | Göç İdaresi and e-İkamet |
| Citizenship | Does a defined official threshold and route apply? | NVI and the relevant authority |
Start with a decision map
If the goal is commercial operations, begin with the structure, activity, and account. If the goal is relocating a family, begin with residence, address, and school. If the goal is ownership or a citizenship route, begin with property eligibility and proof of payment.
Separate money from promises
Keep a clear record for every payment and request dated quotes for variable costs. Do not treat a marketing price as evidence of property eligibility or application success.
Review figures when acting
The current minimum capital is TRY 50,000 for a limited liability company and TRY 250,000 for a joint-stock company. The property-based citizenship route starts at USD 400,000 with a three-year restriction; all figures were officially verified on 23 July 2026.
Documents and preparation
- Passports and family documents
- Parent-company or partner documents when establishing a company
- Proof of address and the purpose of residence
- Land registry record and seller eligibility when buying
- Proof of source of funds and the transfer trail
- Translations and certifications appropriate to the country of issue
Risks and checkpoints
- Confusing company formation with residence
- Paying before checking the property
- Relying on a figure without a source and date
- Overlooking address restrictions
- Expecting bank approval before client screening
- Using a marketing promise instead of an official document
Official sources and verification date
Official sources were verified on 23 July 2026.
- T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı — Şirket Bilgileri — Official sources were verified on 23 July 2026.
- Invest in Türkiye — Establishing a Business — Official sources were verified on 23 July 2026.
- TKGM — Land Registry and Cadastre Procedures Guide for Foreigners — Official sources were verified on 23 July 2026.
- Göç İdaresi — İkamet Genel Bilgiler — Official sources were verified on 23 July 2026.
- Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri — Vatandaşlık Hizmetleri SSS — Official sources were verified on 23 July 2026.
Start with company formation guidance and property ownership guidance. For details, read the property-based citizenship route.
Frequently asked questions
Does establishing a company automatically grant residence?
No. Commercial registration and residence are separate routes with different authorities and conditions.
Does buying property guarantee citizenship?
No. The official route, threshold, evidence, and reviews must be met.
What is the first step for a family?
Define the purpose of residence and check the address and documents before committing to a long-term contract.
How should I handle changing figures?
Use the official source and verification date, and request a recent quote for commercial items.
