Shadowing Practice: How to Open a Company in Turkey as a foreigner - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Turkey is one of the smartest places to launch your company right now.
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Turkey offers low startup costs, full foreign ownership and investment incentives.
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Hello everyone, I'm Misha and today we're talking about how to open a business in Turkey.
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The first thing you need to do is decide on the type of company you will open.
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As a foreigner, the most common company type in Turkey is the limited liability company.
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The minimum share capital for this type of company is 10,000 Turkish Lira.
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What's great is that you don't have to make a prepayment, you can pay it in two years.
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Incorporation takes between three to four days for individual shareholders and seven to eight days for legal entity shareholders.
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The corporate tax rate for most companies is 25%, the VAT is 20%, However,
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for certain food and services it's 10% or even 1%.
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After you decide on the type of company you need to reserve a trade name for it.
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Once you reserve your name you will need to file your documents to the Turkish trade register.
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The list of documents it's up on our website.
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I left it in the description of the video.
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The next thing you need to do is open company's bank account.
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This is where the share capital will be deposited.
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The last step is filling the incorporation documents and obtaining the tax identification number and the VAT number.
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Once you have this in place, your business will be fully ready to start operating.
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Remember, in Turkey you can incorporate a brand new company, a branch office or subsidiary.
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As alternative, you can also buy a shelf company in Turkey.
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If you need more details check out our website, I left it in the description of the video.
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As always thanks for watching and let me know what other countries you are interested in opening a company in.

Why practice speaking with this video?

Engaging with the YouTube video "How to Open a Company in Turkey as a foreigner" is an excellent way to combine language learning with practical knowledge about business. As you listen and repeat, you gain exposure to essential vocabulary related to starting a business, which can enhance your IELTS speaking practice. This video offers a real-world context where you can apply your English speaking skills, as the speaker, Misha, discusses specific legal and financial terms in a clear manner.

By shadowing Misha's speech, you not only learn to articulate business concepts but also practice speaking with a natural rhythm and intonation. This is especially beneficial for non-native speakers looking to improve English pronunciation while understanding the nuances of starting a company in Turkey.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

As you follow Misha's explanation, pay attention to the following key grammatical structures and expressions:

  • “The minimum share capital for this type of company is…” – This structure is useful for stating requirements or conditions, which can apply in various contexts.
  • “You don’t have to make a prepayment…” – This phrase is an example of negation, an important aspect of English that helps clarify information.
  • “Once you have this in place…” – This conditional statement is key in professional communication as it outlines a sequence of actions.
  • “It’s great to…” – This expression shows enthusiasm and positivity, making it useful in both formal and informal discussions.

Incorporating these structures into your speaking practice can help you communicate ideas more effectively. Try repeating these phrases out loud during your shadow speak sessions to gain confidence.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While watching the video, you may notice some tricky words and phrases that can pose challenges for pronunciation:

  • “Incorporation” – This word has multiple syllables that can be difficult to say quickly; practice breaking it down into “in-cor-po-ra-tion.”
  • “Share capital” – The combination of the “sh” sound and the “ch” sound can be tricky; focus on maintaining clarity.
  • “Turkey” – Ensure you pronounce the final “y” sound clearly; it can often be swallowed in casual speech.

To further enhance your pronunciation, use the shadow speech technique by mimicking the speaker's intonation, pace, and emphasis. This practice will not only improve your pronunciation but also your overall speaking fluency.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.