Insights
Practical notes on new Turkish rules, written for investors from mainland China and Hong Kong.
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Setting up a company in Türkiye as a Chinese or Hong Kong investor: a step-by-step guide
Forming a Turkish company from China or Hong Kong: documents, apostille, tax numbers, signing in person or by power of attorney, costs and first deadlines.
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Global minimum tax in Türkiye: what Turkish subsidiaries of mainland Chinese and Hong Kong groups must file
Pillar Two in Türkiye: Decision 11511 lists Hong Kong but not mainland China. Who is in scope, which forms to file and the December 2026 return.
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Türkiye–Hong Kong tax treaty and investment agreement: what changes for Hong Kong holding companies
The Türkiye–Hong Kong tax treaty applies in Türkiye from 1 January 2027; the investment agreement is in force. Withholding rates, conditions, next steps.
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Ltd. Şti. or A.Ş.? Choosing the right company type in Türkiye
Limited or joint-stock company? Capital, shareholders, management, share transfers, liability and audit compared for Chinese and Hong Kong investors.
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Turkish taxes for foreign-owned companies: what you file and when
Corporate tax, minimum tax, VAT, withholding, dividend tax, provisional tax and e-documents for a foreign-owned Turkish company, with the filing calendar.
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Türkiye's new investment incentive system: what a Chinese or Hong Kong manufacturer should know
Decision 9903 incentive certificates for a plant in Türkiye: customs and VAT exemptions, reduced corporate tax, the 12.5% rate from 2027, Pillar Two.
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Using Türkiye as a regional hub: qualified service centres, transit trade and the new-resident exemption under Law 7582
Law 7582 (4 June 2026): a 95% deduction for group service centres, relief for transit trade and a 20-year exemption on new residents' foreign income.
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Visa-free entry to Türkiye for PRC citizens from 2 January 2026: tourism and transit
Decision 10798 lets PRC ordinary-passport holders visit Türkiye visa-free for tourism and transit, up to 90 days in 180. What it does and does not cover.
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Year-end 2026 checklist for foreign-owned companies in Türkiye
Year-end 2026 in Türkiye: minimum capital by 31 December, e-Tebligat for unregistered companies by 30 November, the December top-up tax return.
