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Financial Capital of Türkiye & Where East Meets West. Europe's Most Desirable City 2025. The only city spanning two continents. 18.6M visitors, Istanbul Finance Center (IFC), access to $30 trillion market. UNESCO World Heritage since 1985.
The only city spanning two continents—2,000 years of history as the capital of empires at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
The only city spanning Europe and Asia. Gateway to $30 trillion market. EU Customs Union. G20 member. 120 countries within 3-hour flight.
Central Bank, Borsa Istanbul, Capital Markets Board. 1.4M sqm smart offices. 21 buildings. Global banks headquartered here.
Historic Areas since 1985. Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Grand Bazaar, Süleymaniye Mosque. 2,000 years of imperial history.
Equal rights for foreign investors. MERSIS digital registration in 1-3 days. No local partner required. 25% corporate tax rate.
Discover why Istanbul is Türkiye's commercial and financial powerhouse with unmatched access to global markets.
Free movement of industrial goods with EU. Preferential access to European markets. Cross-border trade facilitation.
Regional tax reductions. Customs duty exemptions. VAT exemptions. Interest and dividend support for qualifying investments.
Full customs duty exemption. 100% foreign ownership. Ideal for manufacturing, logistics, and import-export operations.
Full corporate tax exemption on R&D income until 2028. Income tax and social security support for tech personnel.
15+ million population. Young, educated workforce. Strong finance, tech, and manufacturing expertise. Competitive labor costs.
World's 19th largest economy. G20 member. Robust growth in finance, manufacturing, tourism, and technology sectors.
122M passengers in 2024. 100+ airlines, 250+ destinations. World's largest airport. Turkish Airlines $2.3B cargo investment.
MERSIS online system for 1-3 day company formation. Modern digital infrastructure. E-visa for streamlined business travel.
Connect with verified business partners across Türkiye's financial capital and commercial powerhouse.
Access verified service providers across Türkiye's financial capital and commercial hub.
Join the Apex network as an Expert Partner and connect with global investors, multinational corporations, and market entrants.
Connect with verified professionals across Türkiye's finance, trade, and investment sectors.
LLC and JSC registration, branch setup, MERSIS registration, trade registry, business licensing, bank account opening.
Corporate banking, IFC connections, Borsa Istanbul access, capital markets, Islamic finance, fintech partnerships.
Regional incentive applications, Free Trade Zone setup, Technopark registration, project-based incentive structuring.
Work permits, residence permits, e-Ikamet applications, Touristic e-Ikamet, Citizenship by Investment ($400K property).
Corporate tax planning (25% CIT), VAT compliance (20%), investment incentive optimization, double taxation relief.
Commercial property, IFC offices, residential investment, citizenship by property, development partnerships.
Transparent overview of structures and requirements for establishing your company in Istanbul.
25% CIT standard rate
For larger ventures & investors
For export-focused operations
Connect with global investors, finance leaders, and business networks at exclusive Apex events in Türkiye's financial capital.
Premium lifestyle, finance, technology, luxury, and talent awards. Eight parallel boutique expos with single Apex Multipass access.
Premier invitation-only event connecting family offices, PE/VC, institutional allocators, and sovereign wealth at the IFC.
Showcasing Türkiye's fintech innovation. Banking tech, blockchain, AI, digital payments, and Islamic finance technology.
Join the global Apex franchise network and build your business in Türkiye's financial capital. Istanbul offers exceptional opportunities in finance, trade, real estate, and cross-continental commerce.
Access to 90+ countries
Commission-based earnings
Trust through verification
Integrated payment system
Everything you need for your business trip or cultural experience in the city where East meets West.
Luxury Bosphorus hotels, boutique Sultanahmet stays, IFC business hotels, and historic peninsula gems.
Book HotelsHagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus cruises, Cappadocia day trips.
Explore ToursCompany formation, IFC connections, investment incentives, banking introductions, and local expertise.
Apex Expert SupportIstanbul Airport (IST)—world's largest. 122M passengers. 100+ airlines, 250+ destinations. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) alternative.
Search FlightsNeed assistance planning your Istanbul business trip or cultural experience? Contact Apex Travel Club for personalized support.
Apex Travel Club PortalTwo thousand years of history where three empires left their magnificent mark on the city spanning two continents.
Everything you need to know about Apex Istanbul and doing business in Türkiye's financial capital.
Apex Istanbul is the Türkiye hub of the global Apex ecosystem, connecting finance professionals, global investors, and market entrants with the city spanning two continents and the worldwide Apex network.
Istanbul is Türkiye's financial capital with the Istanbul Finance Center (IFC) housing the Central Bank and Borsa Istanbul. 18.6M visitors annually, 122M airport passengers, EU Customs Union access, gateway to $30 trillion market spanning Europe and Asia.
The IFC is a landmark mega-project with 1.4M sqm of smart office space across 21 buildings, designed for 100,000 daily users. It houses the Central Bank, Borsa Istanbul, Capital Markets Board, and major global banks.
Yes. Under Foreign Direct Investment Law No. 4875, foreign nationals have equal rights to Turkish citizens. No local partner required in most sectors. MERSIS digital registration takes 1-3 days.
Foreigners can obtain Turkish citizenship by purchasing property worth $400,000 with a 3-year holding period, or through bank deposits of $500,000, or business investment of $500,000 creating jobs.
Historic Areas of Istanbul inscribed since 1985: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Süleymaniye Mosque, Theodosian Walls, Zeyrek Mosque, Basilica Cistern. Four protected zones representing 2,000 years of Byzantine and Ottoman heritage.
Standard corporate tax is 25%. Financial institutions pay 30%. Technopark companies get full R&D income exemption until 2028. Free Trade Zones offer customs duty and manufacturing tax exemptions.
Apex Preferred Expert Partners receive commissions within their signed-up area—either by location or topic specialty. Partners deliver services using their own expertise through a verified network with transparent tracking via Apex Pay.
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Financial excellence. Imperial heritage. Global network across the Apex Ecosystem.