Turkey is known as one of the
largest exporters in the world which is why the
retail sector is among the most developed industry of its economy. In order to improve the development of the
retail industry, the government amended the
Retail Trade Law in 2015 and thus providing for stricter regulations for those seeking to
open companies in this sector, but also for simplified licensing procedures.
The new
Retail Law also led to the creation of a new information system, called PERBIS, where all retailers are registered. If you want to
open a shop and need additional information on the
Retail Trade Law, you can obtain it from our
Turkish company formation consultants.
Types of stores approved by the Turkish Retail Law
Turkey is renowned for the variety of
fast-moving consumer goods it produces and sells within the country through the store networks around the country or which are destined for export. When it comes to the types of
shops one can
open in Turkey, the
Retail Law acknowledges:
No matter the type of
store one wants to
set up in Turkey, he or she must first register a company and then file for the
retail license and other special permit depending on the goods which will be sold in the shop. Our
company registration agents in Turkey can help with the
company formation procedure.
Do you want payroll in Turkey for the company you own? Our specialists have experience in the field and can guide you in this direction. Payroll involves a series of formalities and procedures, with the help of which salaries can be paid in the company. If you also want more information about this type of service, we recommend you contact us and discover the personalized offers.
The retail license in Turkey
Foreign investors who
open shops in Turkey must also apply for a
retail license through the PERBIS system. The must file information on the
company and the goods which will be sold through the interface of the program following which the documents will be sent to the authorized administrations which will issue all the licenses necessary to
start operating as a shop.
With respect to the special licenses which must be obtained for selling certain goods like over-the-counter pharmaceutical products or cosmetics, the business owner must file for the authorization for commercializing the products in his or her store.