Strategic professional referrals in Turkey help foreign investors, overseas companies, entrepreneurs and internationally mobile individuals connect with suitable local specialists when a project extends beyond accounting and tax services.
SMMM Özgür Karadaş provides English-speaking coordination and professional introductions for clients who need independent legal, banking, property, insurance, customs, translation, technology, recruitment or other specialist support in Turkey.
The service is designed to reduce the uncertainty of searching for unfamiliar providers in a new country. We first identify the actual requirement, determine which regulated or technical profession is appropriate and, where a suitable provider is available, facilitate an introduction based on the client’s location, language, sector and project scope.
A strategic referral is not a substitute for the referred professional’s own engagement, advice or due diligence. Each independent provider remains responsible for defining their scope, professional fee, contractual terms, regulatory authority and final work product.
Tell Us What You Need to Accomplish in Turkey
Share your business objective, required city, preferred language, relevant documents and deadline. We will identify whether the matter belongs to accounting, tax or an independent specialist profession.
What Is a Strategic Professional Referral?
A strategic professional referral is a structured introduction to an independent provider whose professional field, experience, location and service model appear relevant to a client’s specific requirement.
It differs from simply sharing a telephone number. Before making an introduction, the client’s objective should be clarified:
- What transaction or problem must be completed?
- Which Turkish profession is legally or technically competent?
- Does the client need advice, representation, execution or only operational support?
- Which city or authority is involved?
- Is English or another foreign language required?
- Does the matter involve a foreign shareholder, overseas document or cross-border payment?
- What is the deadline and current procedural stage?
- Which accounting, tax or company records must be coordinated with the specialist?
The objective is to direct the request to the appropriate professional category and reduce avoidable handovers, duplicated document requests and conflicting instructions.
Who Is This Service For?
- Foreign individuals who do not yet have a professional network in Turkey,
- International entrepreneurs establishing a Turkish company,
- Foreign-owned Turkish subsidiaries and branches,
- Overseas finance, legal and human-resources departments,
- Investors purchasing or leasing property in Turkey,
- Importers and exporters requiring customs and logistics support,
- Companies opening an office, warehouse or operational location,
- Businesses hiring employees or specialist executives,
- Foreign shareholders requiring legal or immigration assistance,
- Companies replacing an existing local service provider,
- Clients needing several professionals to work on the same project,
- Individuals requiring English-speaking local support.
Professional Services We May Help Coordinate
| Professional category | Typical requirements | Our coordination role |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish lawyers | Corporate law, contracts, employment law, immigration, disputes, property and regulatory matters | Identify the relevant legal field and coordinate financial or company documents |
| Notaries and sworn translators | Powers of attorney, translations, signature documents, certifications and corporate records | Clarify the intended transaction and document sequence before certification |
| Banks and payment providers | Corporate accounts, payment collection, foreign trade, cards and cash-management requirements | Prepare company and tax information and facilitate appropriate introductions where available |
| Insurance professionals | Workplace, liability, property, health, cargo and employee insurance | Define the business profile and financial information required for quotation |
| Authorized real estate professionals | Office, warehouse, residential property, commercial leases and location searches | Define budget, company use, city, tax and registered-address requirements |
| Customs brokers | Imports, exports, tariff classification, customs value, origin and declarations | Connect customs processes with invoices, accounting, VAT and payment records |
| Logistics and warehousing providers | Freight, fulfilment, storage, distribution and delivery operations | Clarify transaction volume, product, location and documentation flow |
| Independent auditors and valuation specialists | Statutory audit, financial due diligence, company or asset valuation | Prepare accounting records and define the financial reporting requirement |
| Recruitment and HR providers | Employee search, executive recruitment, HR systems and local hiring support | Connect the employment plan with payroll, SGK and employer-cost calculations |
| Technology and ERP providers | Accounting software, ERP, e-commerce, e-Invoice, cybersecurity and system integration | Translate Turkish accounting and tax requirements into an implementation checklist |
| Sector and licensing consultants | Industry permits, technical licences, compliance systems and specialised registrations | Identify the financial, company and tax documents connected with the application |
Legal Services and Lawyer Referrals
Legal advice, representation, litigation and the preparation of legal opinions should be provided by an attorney authorized to practise in Turkey.
Depending on the matter, a client may require a lawyer experienced in:
- Corporate and commercial law,
- Shareholder agreements and corporate governance,
- Commercial contracts, distribution and agency agreements,
- Employment and labour law,
- Immigration and work permit disputes,
- Real estate and construction law,
- Intellectual property, trademarks and software agreements,
- Data protection and KVKK compliance,
- Regulatory licences,
- Debt collection and commercial litigation,
- Mergers, acquisitions and legal due diligence,
- Tax litigation and administrative disputes.
Our role is limited to identifying the relevant legal field, preparing financial and company information and coordinating the accounting consequences of the lawyer’s instructions.
The lawyer independently determines whether the engagement can be accepted, the legal strategy, professional fee, conflicts and representation terms.
Notary, Sworn Translation and Foreign Document Coordination
Foreign investors frequently need documents issued in one country to be accepted by a Turkish notary, bank, Trade Registry Directorate, tax office or other institution.
The process may involve:
- Issuance of the original document in the foreign country,
- Notarization in the country of issue,
- Apostille or Turkish consular legalization,
- Translation by a sworn translator in Turkey,
- Notarial certification of the translation,
- Submission to the relevant Turkish institution.
The required sequence depends on the document, issuing country and intended transaction. A document should therefore be reviewed before the applicant pays for apostille, consular legalization or translation.
Common documents include:
- Passports,
- Corporate registry extracts,
- Certificates of activity or good standing,
- Articles of association,
- Board and shareholder resolutions,
- Powers of attorney,
- Diplomas and professional certificates,
- Marriage and birth certificates,
- Tax residence certificates,
- Banking and source-of-funds documents.
Check the Document Before Arranging Apostille or Translation
Send the country of issue, document type and intended Turkish transaction. We will identify which independent professional or authority should confirm the certification route.
Banking and Payment-Service Referrals
Foreign-owned companies may require different banking services depending on their ownership structure, expected transaction volume, customers, currencies and source of funds.
The requirement may concern:
- A Turkish corporate current account,
- Foreign-currency accounts,
- International and domestic transfers,
- Internet and mobile banking,
- Employee salary payments,
- Credit and debit card acceptance,
- Virtual POS or payment gateway services,
- Foreign-trade and customs payments,
- Letters of guarantee,
- Cash-management and treasury requirements.
An introduction does not guarantee account opening, payment-provider approval, a credit facility or any specific commercial terms. Each financial institution applies its own customer acceptance, compliance, risk and KYC procedures.
Before an introduction, the company may need to prepare:
- Company registration and tax documents,
- Articles of association,
- Shareholder and beneficial-owner information,
- Passports and proof of address,
- Business activity and website information,
- Expected currencies, countries and transaction volumes,
- Commercial agreements and invoices,
- Source-of-funds and source-of-wealth information,
- Financial statements and tax returns.
Companies requiring preparation and coordination can review our corporate bank account setup support in Turkey.
Authorized Real Estate and Office Referrals
Foreign investors may need an office, warehouse, serviced office, retail location, residential property or industrial site.
The requirement should be defined before the search begins:
- Registered office or operational workplace,
- Physical office, serviced office or virtual-office requirement,
- Location and transport access,
- Employee and customer access,
- Warehouse, logistics and loading requirements,
- Lease duration and deposit,
- VAT and withholding position of the landlord,
- Municipal licence suitability,
- Company registration and tax-office requirements,
- Budget and foreign-currency exposure.
Property brokerage and transaction services should be performed by an appropriately authorized real estate business. Legal title, lease, zoning, encumbrance and contractual issues should be reviewed by an independent lawyer.
Our role is to help define the financial and operational requirement and ensure that the final lease or purchase information is reflected correctly in company and accounting records.
Insurance Referrals for Companies and Foreign Individuals
The insurance needs of a Turkish company depend on its activity, employees, assets, contracts and customer requirements.
Potential requirements include:
- Workplace and property insurance,
- Employer and third-party liability insurance,
- Professional liability insurance,
- Directors and officers insurance,
- Cybersecurity and data-breach insurance,
- Cargo and transport insurance,
- Private health insurance,
- Employee benefit policies,
- Vehicle and fleet insurance,
- Contract-specific guarantees and policies.
Insurance products, coverage, exclusions, premiums and claims are determined by licensed insurance companies, agencies or brokers. A referral does not constitute insurance advice or guarantee that a risk will be accepted.
Customs Broker and Foreign-Trade Referrals
Import and export transactions require coordination between the commercial invoice, logistics documents, customs declaration, payment and accounting records.
A licensed customs broker may assist with:
- Customs declarations,
- Tariff classification,
- Customs value,
- Country-of-origin rules,
- Import duties and taxes,
- Certificates and permits,
- Temporary import or processing procedures,
- Transit and bonded transactions,
- Import and export documentation,
- Communication with customs authorities.
Before requesting a referral, provide:
- Product description and technical specifications,
- Country of origin,
- Supplier and buyer countries,
- Estimated value and volume,
- Incoterms and delivery model,
- Previous tariff information where available,
- Expected shipment date,
- Relevant licences or certificates.
Importing or Exporting Through Turkey?
Share the product, countries, shipment plan and commercial terms. We will identify the customs, logistics, VAT and accounting professionals that may need to be involved.
Audit, Valuation and Financial Due Diligence Referrals
Some assignments require an independent auditor, valuation expert or transaction-advisory specialist separate from the company’s regular accountant.
Examples include:
- Statutory or contractual financial audits,
- Share purchase and investment due diligence,
- Company valuation,
- Property or asset valuation,
- Internal-control reviews,
- Fraud and transaction examinations,
- Investor reporting,
- Group-audit reporting packages,
- Independent assurance required by a bank or authority.
Before referral, we can help organize accounting data, trial balances, tax returns, bank reconciliations and supporting schedules so the independent specialist receives a structured financial file.
Recruitment and HR Service Referrals
A foreign-owned company entering Turkey may need recruitment support before its internal human-resources team is established.
Possible requirements include:
- Executive search,
- Accounting and finance recruitment,
- Sales and business-development hiring,
- Technology and software recruitment,
- Temporary or project personnel,
- Salary benchmarking,
- HR policy and performance systems,
- Employee benefits and training.
The final employment relationship, contract and labour-law position remain the responsibility of the employer and its legal counsel.
After hiring, the employee can be integrated through our payroll and HR compliance services in Turkey.
Technology, ERP and E-Commerce Provider Referrals
Businesses may require local technology providers who understand Turkish accounting, tax, e-document and payment requirements.
Common projects include:
- ERP and accounting software implementation,
- E-Invoice and e-Ledger integration,
- E-commerce website development,
- Marketplace integrations,
- Payment and bank integrations,
- Inventory and warehouse systems,
- Payroll and HR software,
- Business intelligence and management reporting,
- Cybersecurity and data protection,
- Data migration from overseas systems.
We can explain the Turkish accounting, invoice and reporting outputs that the technical solution must produce. Technical architecture, software licensing, development and cybersecurity remain the provider’s responsibility.
E-document projects may be coordinated with our e-Transformation services in Turkey.
Strategic Referrals During Company Formation
Company formation frequently requires more than Trade Registry registration. A foreign founder may need several independent specialists before the company becomes operational.
| Formation need | Potential specialist |
|---|---|
| Shareholders’ agreement or investment contract | Corporate lawyer |
| Foreign corporate documents and power of attorney | Lawyer, notary and sworn translator |
| Registered office or operational location | Authorized property or office provider |
| Corporate bank account | Relevant bank or financial institution |
| Employee recruitment | Recruitment provider and employment lawyer |
| Foreign manager or employee | Immigration lawyer or permit specialist together with payroll support |
| Imports, exports or product movement | Customs broker and logistics provider |
| ERP and e-document implementation | Technology provider or private integrator |
The company’s tax, accounting and corporate structure should be established before external providers begin implementing individual components.
Foreign founders may start with our company formation in Turkey service.
Strategic Referrals for Existing Turkish Companies
The service is also available to companies that are already operating but need a new or additional specialist.
Typical scenarios include:
- Replacing a bank or payment provider,
- Entering a new product or regulated sector,
- Beginning imports or exports,
- Opening another office or warehouse,
- Hiring foreign employees,
- Implementing a new ERP,
- Preparing for investment or acquisition,
- Obtaining an independent audit or valuation,
- Reviewing commercial contracts,
- Responding to an employment or regulatory dispute.
How We Select a Potential Referral
Where a suitable provider is available, the selection may consider:
- Relevant professional authorization or licence,
- Experience in the required service area,
- Experience with foreign or English-speaking clients,
- Sector familiarity,
- City and authority coverage,
- Capacity to meet the requested timetable,
- Communication and reporting ability,
- Ability to coordinate with accounting and tax processes,
- Confidentiality and data-handling expectations,
- Absence of a known conflict affecting the assignment.
Availability, suitability and acceptance must still be confirmed directly by the independent provider. We do not represent that one provider is the only or universally best option for every client.
Referral, Coordination and Subcontracting Are Different
| Model | Relationship | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Professional referral | Client is introduced to an independent provider | Provider and client independently agree on scope, price and contract |
| Process coordination | Several providers work on connected parts of one project | Each provider remains responsible for their own professional work |
| Subcontracted service | One provider appoints another provider under its own contractual arrangement | Responsibility depends on the written service and subcontracting agreement |
| Accounting or tax engagement | Client directly appoints SMMM Özgür Karadaş for defined accounting or tax work | Responsibility is limited to the agreed accounting and tax scope |
How the Referral Process Works
1. Initial Requirement Review
We identify the client, transaction, project stage, city, language, deadline and expected professional output.
2. Professional Scope Classification
The request is separated into accounting, tax, legal, banking, customs, property, insurance, technology or another specialist category.
3. Accounting and Tax Dependencies Are Identified
We determine whether company, tax, payroll, invoice, financial-statement or banking records must be prepared before the external professional begins.
4. Potential Providers Are Considered
Where available, providers are considered according to authorization, expertise, language, location and project requirements.
5. Introduction Is Facilitated
With the client’s permission, a summary or introduction is shared so the parties can discuss the engagement directly.
6. Scope and Fee Are Confirmed Independently
The referred provider defines their own deliverables, timetable, professional fee, exclusions and contractual terms.
7. Financial Coordination Continues Where Required
If the project affects Turkish accounting, tax, payroll or company records, we coordinate the necessary financial implementation under a separate agreed scope.
Information Required for an Initial Referral Request
- Individual or company applicant status,
- Nationality or country of incorporation,
- Turkish company information where applicable,
- Clear description of the required service,
- Business or personal objective,
- Relevant city or authority,
- Preferred communication language,
- Current documents and procedural stage,
- Expected completion date,
- Previous provider or known problem,
- Whether several professionals must coordinate.
Confidentiality and Information Sharing
Only information reasonably required to assess or introduce the request should be shared with a potential provider.
Before detailed documents are transferred, the parties should clarify:
- Who will receive the documents,
- Which documents are required,
- The purpose of the disclosure,
- Whether personal or commercially sensitive information is included,
- Applicable confidentiality or data-protection terms,
- How records will be retained and deleted.
Banking credentials, passwords, electronic signatures and unrestricted system access should not be shared as part of an initial referral.
Professional Fees and Commercial Terms
The referred provider determines their own professional fee, tax treatment, advance-payment conditions, expenses and cancellation terms.
The client should request a written proposal explaining:
- Scope of service,
- Deliverables,
- Estimated timetable,
- Professional fee and applicable taxes,
- Government, notary, translation or third-party costs,
- Exclusions,
- Client responsibilities,
- Termination and refund conditions.
Any separate coordination, accounting, tax or project-management work performed by SMMM Özgür Karadaş should be defined under its own written scope and fee.
What a Referral Does Not Guarantee
- Acceptance of the assignment by the provider,
- Approval by a bank, authority or regulator,
- A particular court, immigration or administrative result,
- Completion by an exact date,
- Availability of a particular provider,
- The lowest possible price,
- Credit, financing or insurance acceptance,
- Success of an investment or commercial transaction,
- That one provider is suitable for every future requirement.
Why Coordinate Referrals Through Your Turkish CPA?
- The financial and tax implications can be identified before implementation.
- The company’s official records can be prepared for the specialist.
- Different providers receive consistent company information.
- Contracts, payments and invoices can be reflected correctly in accounting.
- Cross-border documents and ownership structures can be explained clearly.
- Foreign shareholders have one English-speaking financial contact.
- Operational decisions remain connected with ongoing compliance.
- Unnecessary referrals can be avoided when the issue is already within the accounting or tax scope.
Services We Provide Directly
Where the requirement falls within our professional scope, clients may use the following services directly:
- Company formation in Turkey,
- Turkish tax advisory,
- Tax, bookkeeping and accounting services,
- Payroll and HR compliance,
- E-Transformation services,
- Turkish Tax Identification Number acquisition,
- Corporate bank account preparation support,
- Residence and work permit financial coordination.
Build a Reliable Professional Network for Your Activities in Turkey
Share your objective, location, language and deadline. We will identify whether you require accounting support or an introduction to an independent specialist.
