Friday, 21 May 2010
Flowers planted in design of Turkish flag
Doing business in Turkey
The ongoing EU accession talks are also a key driver for the modernisation of Turkey’s economy and business environment. With a large domestic market of 73 million people, Turkey is also a springboard to the markets of Central Asia & the Middle East.
Over 2200 UK companies currently do business in Turkey. The UK is Turkey’s fifth largest source of imports from the EU, with a value of US$4.7 bn.
Please note that the attached guide is in the process of being updated. If you have any queries regarding the included information please contact UKTI.
What are the opportunities?
A young growing population and EU funding mean there are opportunities for UK companies in a variety of sectors including, airports, environment and water, education and training, financial services, ICT, life sciences and ports.
Overseas Business Risk
Read our report giving more details of overseas business risk in relation to Turkey.
This covers:
Political and economic background
Bribery & corruption
Terrorism threat
Protective security advice
Intellectual property
Organised crime
FCO political and economic updates
FCO updates for Turkey will keep you up-to-date with major political and economic issues relating to Turkey.
Guide to doing business in Turkey
UKTI has produced a guide aimed at companies experienced in overseas trade who are new to doing business with Turkey. This guide aims to provide a route map of the way ahead, together with signposts to sources of help.
Introduction
Preparing to export
How to do business
Business etiquette, language and culture
What are the challenges?
How to invest in Turkey
Contacts
Resources / Useful links
Download the Turkey doing business guide
Sector briefing
For information on your sector in Turkey including opportunities, events and key contacts, please check out the latest sector briefings.