Türkiye · INVESTMENT GUIDE
Türkiye
Industrial capability. Regional connections. A diversified market.
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Istanbul · City photograph · Image creditsECONOMIC OUTLOOK
The 2026 outlook
IMF country projections
2.9%Real GDP growth2026 forecast · July update
28.6%Consumer price change2026 forecast
Source: IMF country page · Checked: . Annual projections, not actual outcomes or sector returns. Forecasts may be revised.
MARKET SCALE
Market size and investment indicators
What do these figures mean?
Latest available non-null observation within 2024–2025, dated separately for each measure. Net FDI may be negative and affected by intercompany financing. These indicators are not investment returns.
Economy size · current US$ · World Bank APIPopulation · World Bank APINet FDI inflows · % of GDP · World Bank APIRetrieved: 29 September 2026.
THE INVESTMENT CASE
Why consider this market?
Explore defence industry, tourism and real estate, with further opportunities across manufacturing, logistics, energy and technology. Start with a sector-specific feasibility study and a clear approval pathway.
Production and supply chains
Established automotive, machinery and defence clusters provide a starting point for supplier, manufacturing and engineering projects. Assess customer qualification and local production requirements.
Tourism and real assets
Tourism and real estate are dedicated investment themes. Evaluate the actual asset, operating model, seasonality and cash flow, rather than relying on national visitor numbers alone.
Regional business platform
The Investment Office highlights Türkiye’s location, workforce and domestic and regional markets. Compare logistics, customer access and operating costs for your particular destination.
OFFICIAL INVESTMENT RESOURCE
Invest in Türkiye
Explore sectors and investor resources directly with the relevant agency.
Build this into your plan
Model inflation, exchange-rate movements and financing costs separately. Defence permissions, property eligibility and operating licences require project-specific review.
THREE PRIORITIES FOR TÜRKİYE
Sector-specific investment planning
Defence industry & aerospace
Explore the industrial ecosystem, business partnerships and investment feasibility. For controlled production, Ministry of National Defence establishment, facility-security and production permissions need a project-specific review.
Questions for the first discussion
Which activities are regulated? What approvals, ownership checks and export-control review apply?
Enquire about this sectorTourism & hospitality
Compare hotel, boutique accommodation and destination-service concepts. Assess local demand, seasonality, operating costs and the operator model before selecting a property or project.
Questions for the first discussion
Does the location fit the guest market? Which tourism, municipal and operating permissions need confirmation?
Enquire about this sectorReal estate & property projects
Assess residential, commercial and industrial property against the intended use. Foreign-buyer eligibility and property restrictions must be checked before purchase.
Questions for the first discussion
Have title, encumbrances, zoning, building permissions, independent valuation and total acquisition costs been reviewed?
Enquire about this sectorYOUR ROADMAP
Business establishment and operations planning
Consider your business case, establishment route and operating requirements together.
Establishment & investment route
Foreign investors can establish companies under the Turkish Commercial Code; limited and joint-stock companies are common options. Company formation uses MERSIS and the Trade Registry. Sector-specific permissions remain separate from incorporation.
Official establishment guide- 01
Define the activity, ownership structure and location; compare a new company with an existing-business acquisition.
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Prepare authenticated foreign documents and required Turkish translations for registration.
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Map sector permits, tax registration, banking and staffing before committing to operations.
Clarify before you commit
- Budget for land or rent, equipment, working capital and currency exposure; verify any incentive eligibility for the actual project.
- Company ownership, a property purchase and permission to work or reside are separate matters.
THE DETAILS BEHIND YOUR PLAN
Investment and operating requirements
Open the topic that matters to you. Let’s work through your questions together.
Compare ready infrastructure
Compare organised industrial zones such as Ankara Başkent, İzmir Aliağa and Eskişehir against your utility demand and supplier routes. For software or R&D, assess technopark eligibility separately.
Match incentives to the project
Support may include machinery VAT/customs relief, employment support or R&D measures. The applicable programme depends on sector, location, project scale and qualifying expenditure; confirm the approved scope before spending.
Build the full operating budget
Separate registration, premises and equipment from monthly payroll, employer contributions, utilities and working capital. The official 2026 cost tables are benchmarks; obtain site-specific utility and employment calculations.
Choose a zone for its business fit
Organised industrial zones provide shared infrastructure; free zones focus on export-oriented activity. Compare customer access, customs movements, operator conditions and the actual benefits available to your business.
Property is a separate decision
Before choosing a hotel, factory or development site, review acquisition eligibility, title, permitted use and operating approvals with local specialists. Confirm whether an asset purchase or lease best supports the business plan.
Your questions, answered
Can every foreign investor receive the same incentive package?
No single package fits every project. Türkiye offers several programmes, with sector, regional, technology and project-based criteria. Ask for a written eligibility and expenditure review for your planned investment.
Is the minimum wage my total staffing cost?
No. Include employer social-security and unemployment contributions, plus the role’s agreed benefits and operating needs. Apply the relevant sector rules and support conditions to the 2026 payroll calculation.
Sources checked 29 September 2026. Confirm current conditions with the chosen institution and competent authority before applying or proceeding.
WITH GLOBALISTIHDAM
Why choose Globalistihdam?
Practical research and coordination, with a defined scope before you commit to the work.
Country-specific evidence
Our guides bring together official investment resources, dated economic projections and local entry considerations to structure the first discussion.
Concrete deliverables
Market briefs, location comparisons and setup checklists turn a broad investment idea into questions and actions you can assess. Scope, fees and timing are agreed before work.
Coordinated next steps
We organise the project brief, information needs and specialist discussions. Regulated legal, tax and other professional work is separately scoped with authorised specialists.
GLOBALISTIHDAM SERVICES
Advice for your investment plans
An agreed scope around your needs. Practical deliverables. Clear responsibilities.
Market research & feasibility
Is this market right for my project?
We organise the evidence you need to assess a market, location or business concept before making a commitment.
What you receive
- Market and competitor brief
- Location shortlist and cost assumptions
- Risk questions and a decision roadmap
Market entry & setup planning
How do I establish the right operation?
We help map the establishment route and coordinate the information required by relevant authorities and local specialists.
What you receive
- Business-structure and location comparison
- Registration and permit checklist
- Sequenced setup plan and responsibility list
Project & specialist coordination
How do I keep the project moving?
We structure the next steps around your project and coordinate communication, document requirements and specialist workstreams.
What you receive
- Project brief and milestone tracker
- Specialist referral and meeting coordination
- Open-issue register and progress updates
The scope, deliverables, fees and timetable are agreed before work begins. Legal opinions, tax advice, regulated brokerage, valuations and statutory filings require separately agreed work by appropriately authorised specialists. We do not guarantee returns, funding, licences or residence rights.
SOURCES & CURRENCY
Official sources and review dates
Information checked on 29 September 2026. Agency links are information sources and do not imply an official partnership or government authority for Globalistihdam. Confirm current conditions with the relevant authority before proceeding.
- Invest in Türkiye
- Official sector resources
- Invest in Türkiye · Company formation
- Invest in Türkiye · Defence & aerospace
- Invest in Türkiye · Tourism
- Invest in Türkiye · Real estate
- MSB · Defence industry permissions
- Invest in Türkiye · Property acquisition
- IMF · 2026 country projections
These guides provide general business information, not personalised investment, legal or tax advice. Requirements and incentives depend on the project and may change. Confirm them with the relevant authority and qualified local advisers before committing funds.
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Türkiye · Market research, setup planning and coordination
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