Formation
Company formation in Ankara
For domestic and foreign investors setting up a company in Ankara: the chamber where registration takes place, the free zones in the province, leading sectors and the end-to-end process.
- Registering chamber
- Ankara Ticaret Odası (ATO)
- Trade registry directorate
- Ankara Ticaret Sicili Müdürlüğü
- Free zones in province
- No
- Incorporation time
- 1–3 business days
Company formation in Ankara concentrates on the defence industry, software and structures oriented towards public tenders. There is no free zone in the province; technology development zones, however, offer a strong alternative for companies seeking the corporate tax exemption on software income.
Registration is handled by the Ankara Ticaret Sicili Müdürlüğü within Ankara Ticaret Odası (ATO). The application is prepared through MERSİS, and with a power of attorney the shareholders need not travel to Türkiye.
Leading sectors in Ankara
- Defence industry
- Technology and telecoms
- Manufacturing
- Construction
Free zones in Ankara
There is no free zone in Ankara. If you want free zone advantages, we assess the nearest zone, the logistics cost and the investment incentive certificate as an alternative, together.
Which company type in Ankara?
Company type does not change from province to province; it follows your activity, shareholding structure and the incentives you are targeting.
Districts we serve in Ankara
We serve every district across Ankara. Because registration is handled centrally for the whole province, the district makes no difference to the process or the cost.
- Çankaya
- Yenimahalle
- Keçiören
- Etimesgut
- Sincan
- Mamak
- Altındağ
- Gölbaşı
- Pursaklar
Frequently asked questions
Where is a company registered in Ankara?
Registration is carried out by the Ankara Ticaret Sicili Müdürlüğü within Ankara Ticaret Odası (ATO). The application is prepared electronically through MERSİS, followed by notarisation and registry entry. The company acquires legal personality once announced in the Trade Registry Gazette.
Do I need to travel to set up a company in Ankara?
No. The entire incorporation can be completed remotely with an apostilled power of attorney issued at the Turkish consulate in your country. Only for bank account opening do some banks require a one-off in-person visit; we clarify that requirement at the outset.
Can I set up a company in a free zone in Ankara?
The free zone section on this page lists the zones in this province. A company established in a free zone benefits from corporate tax exemption on manufacturing income and from customs exemption; in return it must obtain an operating licence and the approval of the zone operator. The advantage narrows for business models aimed at the domestic market.
Let's start with a conversation
In a free 30-minute call, let's clarify which company structure and which incentives fit you. Non-binding, but useful.