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    Search Company Records in Turkey

    3 free lookups per day. No sign-up required.

    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamLast verified June 2026Primary source: MERSIS

    How do I search the business registry in Turkey?

    The Turkey business registry is operated by MERSIS. It covers A.Ş. (Anonim Şirketi), Ltd. Şti. (Limited Şirketi). Search by business name to find the registered entity behind a trading name — free, no signup.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Search the trading name you were given

      Start with the name on the invoice, website or contract. It is often a trading name rather than the registered legal name.

    2. 2

      Identify the legal entity behind it

      MERSIS records the legal entity. Matching a trading name to its registered entity is the whole point of a registry search — the two are frequently different.

    3. 3

      Check the entity type

      Turkey recognises A.Ş. (Anonim Şirketi), Ltd. Şti. (Limited Şirketi). Entity type determines liability and who is legally responsible, so it matters before you contract.

    4. 4

      Note what the registry does not cover

      Sole traders and unregistered activity may not appear at all. An absent record is not automatically proof of fraud — it can simply mean the business is not required to register.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What does the Turkey business registry cover?

    MERSIS records A.Ş. (Anonim Şirketi), Ltd. Şti. (Limited Şirketi). Businesses that are not legally required to register — commonly small sole traders — may not appear.

    Can I search the Turkey business registry by trading name?

    Yes, and that is usually the practical starting point. The registry will link the name to the registered legal entity where the two differ.

    Is a business registry search free in Turkey?

    Yes. Name search and the public entry on MERSIS are free. Only certified documents are chargeable.

    What if a Turkey business has no registry entry?

    It may not be required to register, or it may be trading under a different legal name. Ask for the registration number directly before assuming either.

    What is a Ltd. Şti.?

    Ltd. Şti. (Limited Şirketi) is Turkey's limited liability company. Minimum capital is TRY 10,000. It requires 1-50 shareholders and is the most popular company form for small and medium businesses.

    People also ask about search the business registry in Turkey

    The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.

    Is the Turkey company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the MERSIS are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official Turkey business registry?

    The MERSIS is the official public register of companies incorporated in Turkey. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://mersis.gtb.gov.tr.

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