Cost estimate for an e-commerce seller, without a technopark, with a focus on warehousing and marketplace operations.
Company registration (Ltd. Şti.): from $1,500 in service support plus state fees of approximately 50,000 TRY (around $1,400). Total: approximately $2,900 at launch.
Legal address / virtual office: approximately $1,500 per year.
Bank account: $3,500 through an established banking partner program.
Accounting services: $500 per month, $6,000 per year.
Warehouse / fulfillment: highly dependent on volume and product category, requiring a separate calculation.
Marketplace commissions: from 5% to 30% of turnover, an ongoing expense item.
Total one-off entry costs: approximately $4,400–$8,000. Total ongoing annual infrastructure costs: around $7,500 per year.
An exact calculation tailored to a specific product range and sales volume is prepared individually during a consultation.