Turkish entrepreneurs: access the EU market through Latvia
Turkey's EU accession has been frozen for years. Latvia offers an immediate solution: Golden Visa at 50,000 EUR, Schengen travel under the 90/180 rule and a European company operational in 48 hours.
Why Latvia for Turkish entrepreneurs?
Latvia offers what decades of negotiations have not delivered: immediate access to the European market.
EU access without waiting
Turkey's EU accession talks have been frozen since 2016. With Latvia's investment route, you obtain Latvian residence and the rights attached to that permit in 2 to 6 months.
Access to 450 million consumers
Your Latvian SIA gives you access to the world's largest single market. Invoicing in euros, intra-EU VAT, European law contracts.
European legal stability
Latvian company law is stable and in line with European standards. Your assets in a SIA benefit from EU legal protection.
0% corporate tax on reinvested profits
Latvia applies 0% corporate tax on profits reinvested in the company. Only distributed dividends are taxed, enabling maximum growth.
The cheapest EU entry point
50,000 EUR vs 250,000 EUR in Greece or 500,000 EUR in Portugal. The Latvian Golden Visa is the most affordable investment programme in the entire EU.
Family reunification
Your spouse and dependent children can join you with a derived residence permit. The whole family benefits from Schengen access and EU protection.
Your journey to Europe
A structured process, fully manageable from Istanbul, Ankara or any Turkish city.
Initial consultation
Analysis of your situation, activity and goals. We determine the most suitable programme for your profile as a Turkish entrepreneur.
SIA company formation
Your Latvian company is formed within 48 hours. Articles, commercial register, intra-EU VAT number. Your European structure is operational.
Residence application
Full preparation of your residence permit file. Documents, certified translations, official submissions. Complete management by our team.
Permit granted
Your Latvian residence permit is issued. You may reside in Latvia and make short visits to other Schengen states under the 90/180 rule.
European development
European banking file, active business, growth. Bank acceptance remains subject to KYC. We support you in developing your activity between Turkey and Europe.
Latvia: your direct entry into the EU
A concrete alternative to frozen accession
Since accession talks froze in 2016, many Turkish entrepreneurs have sought a direct route to the European market. Latvia provides this path: with a 50,000 EUR investment, you obtain Latvian residence, the right to create and manage a European company and short-stay travel to other Schengen states under the 90/180 rule.
The Turkey-EU Customs Union already facilitates trade between Turkey and the EU. Your Latvian SIA allows you to operate on both sides of this border with significant tax efficiency.
Turkey-EU Customs Union
Turkey is already linked to the EU through a customs union. Your Latvian SIA lets you optimise your trade flows between Turkey and Europe with maximum tax efficiency.
Turkish companies in Europe
Many Turkish entrepreneurs use a Latvian structure for their European operations: e-commerce, import-export, consulting, tech. The SIA is the ideal structure for these activities.
Frequently asked questions
Not necessarily. The 183-day threshold is a tax-residence test, not a universal permit rule. Presence, business activity and renewal conditions depend on the route selected and can often be structured around activities retained in Turkey.
The Latvian Golden Visa grants temporary residence in Latvia and the activities authorised by that permit. Travel in other Schengen states follows the 90/180 rule. Naturalisation is a long-term route: for a non-EU citizen, the five-year period is counted from permanent residence and other statutory conditions apply.
Yes. Family reunification is possible for your spouse and dependent children. They can obtain a residence permit derived from yours and make short visits to other Schengen states under the 90/180 rule. Formalities are managed by our team.