Company Registration ≠ Business Plan

POST SERIES: "How a Foreigner Can Start a Business in Turkey"

Many foreign entrepreneurs assume that founding a company is all that’s required to start a business. In practice, company registration is only a formal step. Real business begins with a well‑thought‑out approach: analysing objectives, choosing the appropriate structure, and creating a reliable legal framework that can support sustainable development of the project.

In Turkey, as in any other country, it is important to understand that company registration is only the beginning. Mistakes made during the preparatory phase can lead to refusal of banking services, inability to operate under the chosen model, additional taxes, and even total project failure. Only a comprehensive approach can ensure a successful start.