Ready-Made Shelf Companies in Turkey
A shelf company (also known as a ready-made company or an aged company) is a pre-registered legal entity that has been incorporated and maintained without conducting any business activity. Purchasing a shelf company in Turkey allows you to start business operations immediately, without waiting for the standard formation timeline of 3-5 business days.
Available Shelf Company Types
ShelfCompanies24 offers the following types of ready-made companies in Turkey:
- Ltd. Şti. (Limited Şirketi, LLC) — pre-registered and ready for immediate transfer
- Companies of various ages available (newly formed to aged)
- All companies are clean, debt-free, and have never traded
Benefits of Buying a Shelf Company in Turkey
| Advantage |
Details |
| Immediate availability |
Start business operations within days, not weeks |
| Established history |
Aged companies may have advantages for contracts and tenders |
| Clean and debt-free |
All our shelf companies have never traded and carry no liabilities |
| Fully customizable |
Change company name, directors, shareholders, registered address after purchase |
| Banking advantage |
Some banks prefer companies with established registration dates |
Transfer Process
- Select your company — Choose from our available shelf companies in Turkey based on your requirements (age, type, capital).
- Due diligence — Provide your identification documents and proof of address for KYC compliance.
- Transfer documentation — We prepare all transfer documents including change of directors and shareholders.
- Registration update — Changes are filed with the Turkish commercial registry.
- Handover — You receive the complete set of corporate documents, certificates, and bank account details.
What’s Included
- Certificate of incorporation
- Articles of association / memorandum
- Share certificates
- Director and shareholder registers
- Registered address for the first year
- Corporate seal (where applicable)
For available companies, pricing, and further details, please contact our consultants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a shelf company in Turkey?
A shelf company is a pre-registered Turkish company that has been incorporated but never traded. It is ready for immediate purchase and transfer to a new owner.
How quickly can I buy a shelf company in Turkey?
The transfer of a shelf company in Turkey can typically be completed within a few business days after all documentation is provided.
Are your shelf companies in Turkey debt-free?
Yes, all our shelf companies in Turkey are completely clean, debt-free, and have never conducted any business activity.
Can I change the name of a shelf company after purchase?
Yes, after purchasing a shelf company in Turkey you can change the company name, directors, shareholders, and registered address.
Content prepared by Julia Thompson, Corporate Client Service Specialist at ShelfCompanies24. Graduate of Faculty of Law at Jagielonian University and College of Law at Florida State University. Approved by Tomasz Bielski, Managing Director.
