Bayraktar Attorneys helps foreign individuals and companies open bank accounts in Turkey. We guide you through the documents each bank asks for, obtain the Turkish tax number you will need, and support you through the application so the account is opened smoothly.
A Turkish account makes everyday life and doing business far easier, from paying rent and bills to receiving income and completing a property purchase. We work with both residents and non-residents and handle the process in English.
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Opening an account in a new country can be slower than it should be, especially when the forms are in Turkish and each branch seems to ask for something different. We work with foreigners regularly and smooth the path from start to finish.
We take care of the process, so you are not turned away at the counter:
Exact requirements vary between banks and change from time to time, but in general a foreigner opening a personal account should expect to provide:
Two items sit at the heart of nearly every account opening, and getting them right early saves a lot of back and forth.
The tax number (vergi kimlik numarası) identifies you to the Turkish authorities and is needed not only for banking but also for renting, buying property and many official steps. It can be obtained with your passport, and we handle it for you, often before you even arrive.
Banks like to see where you live. Depending on the bank and whether you are resident, this can be a Turkish address, supported by a utility bill or tenancy, or in some cases an address abroad. We advise what your chosen bank will accept so you are not sent away to gather more.
The right account, and the documents behind it, depend on whether you are banking as an individual or for a business.
We help foreigners and non-residents open personal accounts for daily life, savings and receiving money in Turkey. We match you with a bank that is comfortable with your profile and guide you through the identity checks.
A Turkish company needs an account to trade, pay staff and meet its tax duties. We open corporate accounts as part of, or alongside, your company formation, with the incorporation documents the bank requires.
Turkish banks follow strict rules on identity, source of funds and reporting, in line with international standards. We make sure your paperwork meets those rules from the outset, which is the best way to avoid delays or a refused application. If a problem does arise, whether a frozen application, a documentation query or a dispute with the bank, we represent you and work to resolve it.
We learn whether you need a personal or company account, your residence status and what you want to use the account for.
We obtain your Turkish tax number and prepare the documents your chosen bank requires, with translations where needed.
We introduce you to a bank and account manager that suit your profile, including banks that are comfortable with non-residents.
We support you through the application, the identity checks and any questions from the bank.
Your account is opened and ready to use, and we stay available for any later banking issues.
We open accounts for foreign individuals and companies every day, entirely in English.
We obtain the Turkish tax number that almost every account requires.
We know which banks suit residents, non-residents and companies, and introduce you accordingly.
We connect banking with your company, property and residence plans in one place.
Atty. Nevzat Oğulcan Bayraktar
Confidential, English-speaking support for personal and corporate accounts.
This page provides general information about opening a bank account in Turkey in Turkey and does not constitute legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, please contact Bayraktar Attorneys for a consultation.
