Statutory Legal Prerequisites
Before executing international commercial shipments, Turkish enterprises must obtain a tax identification number, register with the relevant regional Exporters' Association (İhracatçı Birliği), and execute a notarized customs power of attorney with a licensed customs broker.
Document Checklist for First-Time Exporters
Every international export dispatch demands: official commercial invoice (e-ihracat faturası), detailed packing list (çeki listesi), transport document (CMR, B/L, or AWB), and relevant origin certification (A.TR, EUR.1, or Certificate of Origin).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Exporters' Association must my company join?
Membership depends on your primary product category (e.g., textiles register with İHKİB, chemicals and minerals with İMMİB, automotive components with OİB).
What payment methods offer the lowest risk in international trade?
Confirmed Irrevocable Letters of Credit (L/C) and cash-against-documents (CAD / Vesaik Mukabili) provide higher financial security than open-account (Cash Against Goods / Mal Mukabili) trading.
This guide is for informational purposes only. International customs tariffs and transport regulations are subject to revision; verify requirements with our operations desk prior to shipment.
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