How much permits cost to open in Istanbul
In Istanbul, the filings with a fixed government fee add up to about TRY 0. 3 more are set by the space or the business, and 0 are free. Build-out, insurance and adviser costs are on top.
Company registration (MERSIS)
Ministry of Trade, Central RegistryTürkiye, national
Prepare the articles in MERSIS, then register with the trade registry.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed online
Tax registration
Revenue Administration (GİB)Türkiye, national
The tax office records the company and issues the tax number.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed online
Business opening and operating license
Istanbul district municipalityIstanbul
Shops and restaurants get the opening license from their district municipality, many through e-Devlet.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed online
Guides for each business in Istanbul
Agency requirements change. Check each agency's page before you file.
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Get the plan for your business in Istanbul
This guide covers the city. Your exact address decides the county, the health district and the zoning. Placetta maps every filing for it, fills the official forms from your details, adds the deadlines and puts them up for your approval.
- The full list for your address, in filing order
- The official forms, filled line by line
- Renewal and inspection reminders