Work Permit (incl. company shareholders/directors) (Çalışma İzni)
Work Permit (incl. company shareholders/directors) is a residence route in Turkey (Lavoro). Employer/own Turkish company applies to Ministry of Labour; company criteria (capital/turnover/5 Turkish employees per foreigner) and minimum salary multiples apply. Work permit doubles as residence. Gov fees ~USD 1,250 for family.
Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 8 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide tax up to 40% (foreign income may be exempt for new residents).
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Lavoro |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 1'000 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | 0 |
| Residenza perm. | 8 |
| Cittadinanza | 5 |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | all |
| Imposte | Worldwide tax up to 40% (foreign income may be exempt for new residents). |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
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