Company Formation

Do I need a work permit to work in my own Turkish company?

Yes, if you are a foreign national actively working in Turkey. The standard work permit for a foreign director requires the company to employ at least five Turkish citizens per foreign worker, or the foreign shareholder must invest at least 500,000 TL in paid-in capital.

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