Liaison Office

Liaison Office (Contact Office) in Turkey: Your Perfect First Step

Thinking about entering the Turkish market but not ready to dive into full commercial operations just yet? Opening a Liaison Office (Contact Office) is the smartest, low-risk way to test the waters, explore local opportunities, and build your brand network in Turkey.

What is a Liaison Office?

Simply put, it’s your brand's official representative and hosting hub in Turkey. While you cannot make direct sales or generate commercial profit through this unit, you can handle vital non-commercial operations, such as:
• Representing your parent company and hosting partners.
• Sourcing local suppliers and supervising their quality and standards.
• Providing fast, on-site technical and customer support.
• Conducting deep market research and analyzing customer preferences.
• Acting as a regional management center.

Why Global Companies Love This Structure (The Big Advantages)

1. Incredible Tax Exemptions

Since you aren't doing direct commercial sales, your liaison office enjoys fantastic financial perks. You are completely exempt from Corporate Tax, VAT, Stamp Tax, and even Income Tax for your employees! You do have to submit regular withholding tax returns, but they come with zero payment obligations.

2. Low-Cost, Low-Risk Market Entry

Why spend a fortune before knowing the market? A liaison office lets you gather invaluable local insights, analyze consumer behavior, and complete your operational prep work on a budget.

3. Outstanding Customer & Technical Support

Being physically present in Istanbul allows you to respond to your clients' needs instantly. You can provide on-site product training and fast after-sales service, which instantly boosts your brand's reputation and trust in the local market.

4. Building a Bulletproof Brand Image

A well-run liaison office lays a rock-solid foundation for any future, larger commercial ventures you might want to launch down the road. It shows local partners that you are serious, professional, and here to stay.

How Statera Makes It Easy for You

Navigating foreign bureaucracy and legal paperwork can feel like a headache—but you don’t have to do it alone.
At Statera, we take care of the entire setup process for you. From preparing the right documentation to submitting your applications on time, our expert team ensure your liaison office is established smoothly and is 100% compliant with Turkish laws.
We build the financial bridge so you can focus on building your network.