Formation
Company formation in Gaziantep
For domestic and foreign investors setting up a company in Gaziantep: the chamber where registration takes place, the free zones in the province, leading sectors and the end-to-end process.
- Registering chamber
- Gaziantep Ticaret Odası (GTO)
- Trade registry directorate
- Gaziantep Ticaret Sicili Müdürlüğü
- Free zones in province
- 1
- Incorporation time
- 1–3 business days
Gaziantep is a manufacturing and export hub opening onto the Middle Eastern market. Its concentration in food processing, carpets and machinery, together with the Gaziantep Free Zone, makes the province stand out particularly for investors from the Gulf and the Middle East.
Registration is handled by the Gaziantep Ticaret Sicili Müdürlüğü within Gaziantep Ticaret Odası (GTO). The application is prepared through MERSİS, and with a power of attorney the shareholders need not travel to Türkiye.
Leading sectors in Gaziantep
- Food and agriculture
- Textiles and apparel
- Manufacturing
- Trade and customs
Free zones in Gaziantep
- Gaziantep Serbest Bölgesi
Which company type in Gaziantep?
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 Gaziantep
We serve every district across Gaziantep. Because registration is handled centrally for the whole province, the district makes no difference to the process or the cost.
- Şahinbey
- Şehitkamil
- Oğuzeli
- Nizip
Frequently asked questions
Where is a company registered in Gaziantep?
Registration is carried out by the Gaziantep Ticaret Sicili Müdürlüğü within Gaziantep Ticaret Odası (GTO). 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 Gaziantep?
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 Gaziantep?
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.