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Entering Turkey from your country
The rules for setting up in Turkey are the same for every foreign investor. What changes with your home country is the tax treaty, the document chain, social security for posted staff and how court judgments travel.
What changes by home country?
| Home country | Dividend withholding, qualifying stake | Apostille | Security for costs in Turkish courts | Social security agreement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5% | Yes | Exempt | Yes |
| Netherlands | 10% or 15% | Yes | Exempt | Yes |
| United Kingdom | 15% | Yes | Exempt under a 1931 convention | Yes |
| United Arab Emirates | 10% | No, consular legalisation | Budget for 15% to 20% | No |
| United States | 15% | Yes | Budget for 15% to 20% | No |
Your country is not listed? The guide covers the rules that apply to everyone, and your scope covers the rest.