Formation
Company formation in Bursa
For domestic and foreign investors setting up a company in Bursa: the chamber where registration takes place, the free zones in the province, leading sectors and the end-to-end process.
- Registering chamber
- Bursa Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası (BTSO)
- Trade registry directorate
- Bursa Ticaret Sicili Müdürlüğü
- Free zones in province
- 1
- Incorporation time
- 1–3 business days
Bursa is the centre of the automotive supplier industry and textiles. For manufacturing investments aiming to enter the supply chains of major industrial firms, the Bursa Free Zone and the organised industrial zones should be assessed together.
Registration is handled by the Bursa Ticaret Sicili Müdürlüğü within Bursa Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası (BTSO). The application is prepared through MERSİS, and with a power of attorney the shareholders need not travel to Türkiye.
Leading sectors in Bursa
- Automotive
- Textiles and apparel
- Manufacturing
- Food and agriculture
Free zones in Bursa
- Bursa Serbest Bölgesi
Which company type in Bursa?
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 Bursa
We serve every district across Bursa. Because registration is handled centrally for the whole province, the district makes no difference to the process or the cost.
- Nilüfer
- Osmangazi
- Yıldırım
- Gürsu
- Kestel
- Mudanya
- İnegöl
Frequently asked questions
Where is a company registered in Bursa?
Registration is carried out by the Bursa Ticaret Sicili Müdürlüğü within Bursa Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası (BTSO). 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 Bursa?
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 Bursa?
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.