{"id":2787,"date":"2025-12-15T10:55:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T07:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/?p=2787"},"modified":"2026-09-19T18:34:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T15:34:12","slug":"starting-a-real-estate-agency-in-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/starting-a-real-estate-agency-in-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting a Real Estate Agency in Turkey: 2026 TTBS License Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Starting a real estate agency in Turkey<\/strong> requires more than incorporating a company. The business must be set up for the correct real-estate activity, meet the conditions in the <em>Ta\u015f\u0131nmaz Ticareti Hakk\u0131nda Y\u00f6netmelik<\/em>, and obtain a <strong>Ta\u015f\u0131nmaz Ticareti Yetki Belgesi<\/strong> through the <strong>Ta\u015f\u0131nmaz Ticareti Bilgi Sistemi (TTBS)<\/strong>. Company registration, tax registration, the TTBS authorisation certificate, workplace licensing and any work-permit position are separate compliance layers.<\/p>\n<p>For foreign founders, the most important point is that Turkey does not require a Turkish shareholder merely because the company will operate as a real estate agency. However, the business still needs to satisfy the professional-qualification, training, experience and operating requirements applicable to the <strong>sorumlu emlak dan\u0131\u015fman\u0131<\/strong> and the authorised business.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/starting-a-real-estate-agency-in-turkey\/#Quick_Answer_What_Licence_Does_a_Real_Estate_Agency_Need\" >Quick Answer: What Licence Does a Real Estate Agency Need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/starting-a-real-estate-agency-in-turkey\/#1_Separate_Company_Formation_From_Real-Estate_Authorisation\" >1. Separate Company Formation From Real-Estate Authorisation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/starting-a-real-estate-agency-in-turkey\/#2_2026_TTBS_Authorisation_Requirements\" >2. 2026 TTBS Authorisation Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/starting-a-real-estate-agency-in-turkey\/#2026_Annual_TTBS_Authorisation_Fee\" >2026 Annual TTBS Authorisation Fee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/starting-a-real-estate-agency-in-turkey\/#3_Level_5_vs_Level_4_Who_Needs_Which_Qualification\" >3. Level 5 vs Level 4: Who Needs Which Qualification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/starting-a-real-estate-agency-in-turkey\/#4_Training_and_Experience_Check_the_Applicants_Exact_Route\" >4. Training and Experience: Check the Applicant&#8217;s Exact Route<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/starting-a-real-estate-agency-in-turkey\/#5_Can_a_Foreigner_Open_and_Own_the_Agency\" >5. Can a Foreigner Open and Own the Agency?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/starting-a-real-estate-agency-in-turkey\/#6_TTBS_Application_Practical_Sequence\" >6. TTBS Application: Practical Sequence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/starting-a-real-estate-agency-in-turkey\/#7_The_Office_and_Workplace-Licence_Layer\" >7. The Office and Workplace-Licence Layer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/starting-a-real-estate-agency-in-turkey\/#8_Online_Listings_EIDS_and_Authorisation_Verification_Matter\" >8. Online Listings: E\u0130DS and Authorisation Verification Matter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/starting-a-real-estate-agency-in-turkey\/#9_Client_Engagement_Requires_Proper_Authorisation_Agreements\" >9. Client Engagement Requires Proper Authorisation Agreements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/starting-a-real-estate-agency-in-turkey\/#10_2026_Launch_Plan_Use_Current_Rules_and_Role-Based_Checks\" >10. 2026 Launch Plan: Use Current Rules and Role-Based Checks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/starting-a-real-estate-agency-in-turkey\/#How_Workon_Can_Support_the_Setup\" >How Workon Can Support the Setup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/starting-a-real-estate-agency-in-turkey\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/starting-a-real-estate-agency-in-turkey\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Answer_What_Licence_Does_a_Real_Estate_Agency_Need\"><\/span>Quick Answer: What Licence Does a Real Estate Agency Need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The core sector authorisation is the <strong>Ta\u015f\u0131nmaz Ticareti Yetki Belgesi<\/strong>. Applications are made electronically through TTBS and are examined by the Provincial Directorate of Trade where the business is located.<\/p>\n<p>Under the current Ministry of Trade rules, real-estate trading activities are carried out by businesses and contracted businesses that hold the required authorisation certificate. The certificate is issued separately for each business and is not transferable.<\/p>\n<p>Official TTBS information is available from the <a href=\"https:\/\/ticaret.gov.tr\/ic-ticaret\/bilgi-sistemleri\/tasinmaz-ticareti-bilgi-sistemi-ttbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#000080;\"><strong>Ministry of Trade TTBS page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Separate_Company_Formation_From_Real-Estate_Authorisation\"><\/span>1. Separate Company Formation From Real-Estate Authorisation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Incorporating an LLC, joint-stock company or another permitted business form does not automatically authorise the company to broker property sales or rentals. The setup should be planned in two tracks:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Track<\/th>\n<th>Main purpose<\/th>\n<th>Typical elements<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Company setup<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Create the legal business.<\/td>\n<td>MERSIS\/Trade Registry, tax registration, chamber registration, registered address, representation\/signature setup.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Real-estate activity authorisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Allow the business to conduct regulated real-estate trade.<\/td>\n<td>Correct activity records, responsible real-estate adviser, professional qualification, training\/experience where required, TTBS application and Provincial Directorate review.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For the general company-formation sequence, see <a href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/company-formation-in-turkey\/\" style=\"color:#000080;\"><strong>Company Formation in Turkey: 2026 Guide<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_2026_TTBS_Authorisation_Requirements\"><\/span>2. 2026 TTBS Authorisation Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The current Ministry of Trade implementation lists the following core conditions for a business seeking the authorisation certificate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Professional chamber registration<\/strong> must be active.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Income or corporate tax liability<\/strong> must exist.<\/li>\n<li>The business activity recorded with the chamber and tax administration must include <strong>real-estate trade<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>At least one responsible real-estate adviser must hold the required <strong>Level 5 Vocational Qualification Certificate<\/strong>, unless a valid exemption applies.<\/li>\n<li>The responsible adviser must meet the current age, education, insolvency and criminal-record conditions.<\/li>\n<li>The responsible adviser must complete at least <strong>100 hours of real-estate training<\/strong> unless an exemption applies.<\/li>\n<li>The current professional-experience rule is generally <strong>at least 6 months for associate\/bachelor\/postgraduate graduates<\/strong> and <strong>at least 12 months for other graduates<\/strong> within the five years before the application, unless an exemption applies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Graduates of specified real-estate-related secondary or higher-education programmes can qualify for exemptions from some training, experience or vocational-qualification conditions under the current Regulation. The document route should therefore be matched to the applicant\u2019s education and exemption status.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2026_Annual_TTBS_Authorisation_Fee\"><\/span>2026 Annual TTBS Authorisation Fee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From <strong>1 January 2026<\/strong>, Ta\u015f\u0131nmaz Ticareti Yetki Belgeleri became subject to an <strong>annual statutory fee<\/strong> under Law No. 7566. For 2026, the base annual fee for a real-estate-trade authorisation certificate is <strong>TRY 20,000<\/strong>. In metropolitan-municipality provinces, the fee is applied at <strong>TRY 40,000<\/strong> for districts whose population exceeds 30,000 under the statutory rule. The fee also applies to branches and contracted businesses within the scope of the provision.<\/p>\n<p>This is a recurring public-authority cost, not Workon pricing and not a substitute for company-formation, vocational-qualification, training or workplace costs. Confirm the current amount and payment status through the competent authority\/G\u0130B before filing or renewal because statutory fees can change by year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Level_5_vs_Level_4_Who_Needs_Which_Qualification\"><\/span>3. Level 5 vs Level 4: Who Needs Which Qualification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Regulation distinguishes the <strong>sorumlu emlak dan\u0131\u015fman\u0131<\/strong> (responsible real-estate adviser) from an <strong>emlak dan\u0131\u015fman\u0131<\/strong> (real-estate adviser).<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Role<\/th>\n<th>Current vocational qualification rule<\/th>\n<th>Why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Responsible real-estate adviser<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Level 5, subject to the Regulation&#8217;s education-based exemptions.<\/td>\n<td>At least one qualifying responsible adviser is central to the business authorisation file.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Real-estate adviser<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Level 4, subject to applicable exemptions.<\/td>\n<td>Applies to personnel performing adviser functions under the Regulation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The Level 5 certificate should not be described as a generic &#8220;manager exam&#8221; that every shareholder personally must pass. The correct analysis is role-based: identify who will be the responsible adviser and whether that person meets the qualification and exemption rules.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Training_and_Experience_Check_the_Applicants_Exact_Route\"><\/span>4. Training and Experience: Check the Applicant&#8217;s Exact Route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 100-hour training and professional-experience requirements are important preparation points because the TTBS file includes professional-readiness documents as well as company documents.<\/p>\n<p>Before filing, determine:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Who will be shown as the responsible real-estate adviser?<\/li>\n<li>What is that person&#8217;s education level and field?<\/li>\n<li>Does an education-based exemption apply?<\/li>\n<li>If not exempt, is the 100-hour training certificate valid?<\/li>\n<li>Is the required 6-month or 12-month professional experience evidenced within the relevant five-year period?<\/li>\n<li>Does the SGK\/professional record match the role that the Ministry expects to see?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For a 2026 agency, use the current exemption rules and confirm whether any earlier transition provision still applies to the specific applicant.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Can_a_Foreigner_Open_and_Own_the_Agency\"><\/span>5. Can a Foreigner Open and Own the Agency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Foreign ownership and the TTBS professional requirements are separate questions.<\/strong> A foreign investor can establish and own a Turkish company subject to the ordinary foreign-investment and company-law framework. The real-estate business must then satisfy the same sector authorisation rules that apply to the operating business.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Trade&#8217;s current FAQ states that foreign applicants can create a TTBS membership using their <strong>passport number<\/strong>. That is useful for the application route, but it does not waive the responsible-adviser, qualification, training, experience or other authorisation conditions.<\/p>\n<p>If the foreign shareholder or manager will personally work in Turkey, the <a href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/turkish-work-permit\/\" style=\"color:#000080;\"><strong>work-permit position<\/strong><\/a> should be analysed separately. Company ownership by itself is not a substitute for work authorisation where one is legally required.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2875\" style=\"width: 2058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2875\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2875\" src=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/turkey-company-registration-real-estate-agency.webp\" alt=\"Company registration and TTBS setup for a foreign-owned real estate agency in Turkey\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/turkey-company-registration-real-estate-agency.webp 2048w, https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/turkey-company-registration-real-estate-agency-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/turkey-company-registration-real-estate-agency-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/turkey-company-registration-real-estate-agency-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/turkey-company-registration-real-estate-agency-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2875\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Foreign ownership does not remove the sector-specific TTBS authorisation requirements.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_TTBS_Application_Practical_Sequence\"><\/span>6. TTBS Application: Practical Sequence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Register the business.<\/strong> Complete the Trade Registry\/tax\/chamber setup with the intended real-estate activity correctly reflected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select the responsible adviser.<\/strong> Confirm the person&#8217;s education, experience, training and Level 5 status.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collect the application evidence.<\/strong> Use current TTBS and Provincial Directorate requirements rather than an old generic checklist.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Submit through TTBS.<\/strong> The application is electronic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provincial Directorate review.<\/strong> The Directorate where the business is located reviews the application.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Respond to deficiencies if raised.<\/strong> Keep company, tax, chamber and professional records consistent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintain the conditions after approval.<\/strong> Changes in responsible advisers, address or other certificate information can trigger update\/renewal obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Article 7 of the current Regulation provides that, when the authorisation conditions are met, the certificate is issued within <strong>10 days from the application date<\/strong>. The overall launch schedule also includes company setup, professional-readiness documents and any other steps relevant to the specific application.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_Office_and_Workplace-Licence_Layer\"><\/span>7. The Office and Workplace-Licence Layer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The TTBS authorisation certificate and the municipal workplace-opening licence are separate parts of the setup. The applicable workplace-opening position should be checked according to the actual premises and operating model.<\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/workplace-opening-license-turkey\/\" style=\"color:#000080;\"><strong>Workplace Opening License in Turkey: 2026 Requirements &#038; Process<\/strong><\/a> for the premises\/licensing layer.<\/p>\n<p>A registered address or virtual office can be part of the setup where it suits the activity and applicable premises requirements. The operational model should be matched to the agency\u2019s real activity and location.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Online_Listings_EIDS_and_Authorisation_Verification_Matter\"><\/span>8. Online Listings: E\u0130DS and Authorisation Verification Matter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Real-estate compliance does not end when the TTBS certificate is issued. The Regulation imposes obligations on online listings and on platforms that host property advertisements. Current rules require verification of business authorisation and, for third-party property listings, verification that the advertiser is the owner or has been authorised by the owner.<\/p>\n<p>This means the agency should design its listing workflow around:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>valid TTBS authorisation;<\/li>\n<li>owner\/advertiser authorisation records;<\/li>\n<li>accurate property information;<\/li>\n<li>prohibition on misleading information;<\/li>\n<li>controls around unjustified price increases in online listings;<\/li>\n<li>platform verification requirements under the current electronic listing framework.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do not build a launch plan that treats Sahibinden, Hepsiemlak or another portal as merely a marketing channel. Listing compliance is part of the regulatory operating model.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Client_Engagement_Requires_Proper_Authorisation_Agreements\"><\/span>9. Client Engagement Requires Proper Authorisation Agreements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Regulation governs the services that authorised agencies can provide and the agreements used to document those services. Before listing or brokering a property, the agency should use the required written authorisation\/engagement framework and maintain the records needed to show what it was authorised to do.<\/p>\n<p>Real-estate agents should not present themselves as automatically authorised to perform regulated legal, valuation, notarial or title-registry functions that legally belong to another professional or public authority. Where specialist legal, appraisal, tax or title work is required, coordinate with the appropriate licensed professional.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2877\" style=\"width: 1354px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2877\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2877\" src=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/chamber-of-realtors-crm-real-estate-office.webp\" alt=\"Real estate agency operations in Turkey with TTBS compliant listing and client records\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/chamber-of-realtors-crm-real-estate-office.webp 1344w, https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/chamber-of-realtors-crm-real-estate-office-300x171.webp 300w, https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/chamber-of-realtors-crm-real-estate-office-1024x585.webp 1024w, https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/chamber-of-realtors-crm-real-estate-office-768x439.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1344px) 100vw, 1344px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2877\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>After authorisation, CRM, listing controls and client-authorisation records become part of day-to-day compliance.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_2026_Launch_Plan_Use_Current_Rules_and_Role-Based_Checks\"><\/span>10. 2026 Launch Plan: Use Current Rules and Role-Based Checks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use current market and cost data when evaluating the business model.<\/li>\n<li>Use the current LLC\/JSC capital rules and a project-specific formation schedule.<\/li>\n<li>Identify which person will act as the responsible real-estate adviser and check the applicable Level 5 or exemption route.<\/li>\n<li>Treat company incorporation and the TTBS authorisation as separate steps in one coordinated launch plan.<\/li>\n<li>Check whether any current education, training or experience exemption applies to the responsible adviser.<\/li>\n<li>Build the launch schedule around the company, professional-readiness and TTBS steps that apply to the file.<\/li>\n<li>Assess work-permit and professional-qualification requirements according to the founder\u2019s actual role.<\/li>\n<li>Set up online listings around the current owner\/advertiser verification controls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_1964\" style=\"width: 1882px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/company-registration\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1964\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1964\" src=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/workon-company-formation-banner.webp\" alt=\"Workon company registration and business setup support in Turkey\" width=\"1872\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/workon-company-formation-banner.webp 1872w, https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/workon-company-formation-banner-300x77.webp 300w, https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/workon-company-formation-banner-1024x263.webp 1024w, https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/workon-company-formation-banner-768x197.webp 768w, https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/workon-company-formation-banner-1536x394.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1872px) 100vw, 1872px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Workon can coordinate company setup and the operational-readiness sequence for international founders.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Workon_Can_Support_the_Setup\"><\/span>How Workon Can Support the Setup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Workon can coordinate the company-formation, registered-address\/workspace, document-readiness and operational setup workstreams and help founders map the TTBS sequence before setup begins. Vocational qualification, regulatory approval, legal advice and other regulated professional services are coordinated with the competent authority or appropriately licensed provider as required.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A real estate company needs more than Trade Registry incorporation; the sector authorisation is the <strong>Ta\u015f\u0131nmaz Ticareti Yetki Belgesi<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Applications are made through TTBS and examined by the Provincial Directorate of Trade.<\/li>\n<li>At least one responsible real-estate adviser must meet the current Level 5 rule unless a valid exemption applies.<\/li>\n<li>Training and experience requirements depend on education and exemption status; the current standard includes 100 hours of training and, where applicable, 6 or 12 months of professional experience.<\/li>\n<li>Foreigners can create TTBS membership using passport information, but foreign ownership does not waive the professional requirements.<\/li>\n<li>If all authorisation conditions are met, Article 7 provides a 10-day certificate issuance framework from application; the overall launch schedule also reflects the company and professional-readiness steps relevant to the file.<\/li>\n<li>Online listing verification and owner authorisation are ongoing compliance issues, not just marketing choices.<\/li>\n<li>Workplace licensing, work permits and specialist legal\/title\/valuation work remain separate layers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[clicksus-faqpage]<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> Last reviewed 17 September 2026. This guide provides general operational information on opening and operating a real estate agency in T\u00fcrkiye. Workon coordinates the business-setup and TTBS-readiness process with the relevant authority and appropriately licensed professionals according to the applicant\u2019s operating model.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting a real estate agency in Turkey requires more than incorporating a company. The business [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2882,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","clicksus-faqpage":{"Sorular":[{"Soru":"What authorisation does a real estate agency need in Turkey?","Cevap":"The core sector authorisation is the Ta\u015f\u0131nmaz Ticareti Yetki Belgesi, applied for through the TTBS system and reviewed by the Provincial Directorate of Trade. Company registration alone does not authorise regulated real-estate brokerage activity."},{"Soru":"Does every real estate agency owner personally need a Level 5 qualification?","Cevap":"No. The rule is role-based. At least one qualifying responsible real-estate adviser must meet the Level 5 vocational-qualification requirement unless a valid education-based exemption applies. Other adviser roles can have different qualification requirements."},{"Soru":"Can a foreigner own a real estate agency in Turkey?","Cevap":"Generally yes. Foreign ownership does not by itself require a Turkish shareholder, but the operating business must satisfy the same TTBS authorisation, professional-readiness and other sector conditions. A foreign owner who will actively work in Turkey should assess work authorisation separately."},{"Soru":"What is the minimum capital for a Turkish LLC used for a real estate agency?","Cevap":"The current general statutory minimum for an LLC is TRY 50,000. This is company capital, not the full cost of launching a real estate agency, which can also include TTBS fees, professional qualification, premises, workplace licensing and operating costs."},{"Soru":"How long does the TTBS authorisation process take?","Cevap":"The current Regulation provides a 10-day certificate-issuance framework from the application date when all authorisation conditions are met. The overall launch can take longer because company setup, qualification, training, experience, premises and deficiency corrections are separate dependencies."},{"Soru":"Does a TTBS certificate complete all compliance for the agency?","Cevap":"No. Workplace-opening requirements, work permits where applicable, client authorisation agreements, online listing and E\u0130DS verification controls, tax and accounting and other professional or title-related requirements remain separate layers."}],"Ayarlar":{"mikridata_aktif":true}},"_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"","_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"","rank_math_title":"Real Estate Agency Turkey | 2026 TTBS License Guide","rank_math_description":"Learn how to open a real estate agency in Turkey in 2026: TTBS authorisation, Level 5 qualification, training, experience, foreign ownership and listing rules.","rank_math_focus_keyword":"starting a real estate agency in Turkey"},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2787","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2787","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2787"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2787\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6192,"href":"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2787\/revisions\/6192"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2882"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2787"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2787"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/workon.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2787"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}