Formation
Company formation in İzmir
For domestic and foreign investors setting up a company in İzmir: the chamber where registration takes place, the free zones in the province, leading sectors and the end-to-end process.
- Registering chamber
- İzmir Ticaret Odası (İZTO)
- Trade registry directorate
- İzmir Ticaret Sicili Müdürlüğü
- Free zones in province
- 2
- Incorporation time
- 1–3 business days
İzmir is the centre of export and of agriculture and food processing investment. The Aegean Free Zone is one of the busiest in the country and, together with the İzmir Menemen Leather Free Zone, gives the province two separate options. Port access creates a clear cost advantage for export-oriented manufacturing investment.
Registration is handled by the İzmir Ticaret Sicili Müdürlüğü within İzmir Ticaret Odası (İZTO). The application is prepared through MERSİS, and with a power of attorney the shareholders need not travel to Türkiye.
Leading sectors in İzmir
- Trade and customs
- Logistics and transport
- Agriculture
- Food and agriculture
- Manufacturing
Free zones in İzmir
- Ege Serbest Bölgesi (Gaziemir)
- İzmir Menemen Deri Serbest Bölgesi
Which company type in İzmir?
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 İzmir
We serve every district across İzmir. Because registration is handled centrally for the whole province, the district makes no difference to the process or the cost.
- Konak
- Bornova
- Karşıyaka
- Bayraklı
- Buca
- Gaziemir
- Çiğli
- Balçova
- Menemen
- Torbalı
Frequently asked questions
Where is a company registered in İzmir?
Registration is carried out by the İzmir Ticaret Sicili Müdürlüğü within İzmir Ticaret Odası (İZTO). 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 İzmir?
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 İzmir?
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.
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