Formation
Company formation in Mersin
For domestic and foreign investors setting up a company in Mersin: the chamber where registration takes place, the free zones in the province, leading sectors and the end-to-end process.
- Registering chamber
- Mersin Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası (MTSO)
- Trade registry directorate
- Mersin Ticaret Sicili Müdürlüğü
- Free zones in province
- 1
- Incorporation time
- 1–3 business days
Mersin hosts Türkiye's first free zone. Port access and transit trade infrastructure make the province advantageous for warehousing, distribution and export-focused company structures.
Registration is handled by the Mersin Ticaret Sicili Müdürlüğü within Mersin Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası (MTSO). The application is prepared through MERSİS, and with a power of attorney the shareholders need not travel to Türkiye.
Leading sectors in Mersin
- Logistics and transport
- Trade and customs
- Agriculture
- Food and agriculture
Free zones in Mersin
- Mersin Serbest Bölgesi
Which company type in Mersin?
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 Mersin
We serve every district across Mersin. Because registration is handled centrally for the whole province, the district makes no difference to the process or the cost.
- Yenişehir
- Mezitli
- Akdeniz
- Toroslar
- Tarsus
- Erdemli
Frequently asked questions
Where is a company registered in Mersin?
Registration is carried out by the Mersin Ticaret Sicili Müdürlüğü within Mersin Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası (MTSO). 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 Mersin?
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 Mersin?
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.