I'm the only person in Türkiye representing the investment agencies of both Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein. With 15 years as Director of the German-Turkish Chamber of Commerce's Izmir Office, I'm at your side from the very first question to the first German address you call your own.
See your personalised GmbH-setup timeline, conflicting choices and the duration of each step in this interactive guide. At the end you receive a customised PDF report by email.
Open the guide →My understanding of Germany comes from experience, not textbooks. I was born and raised in Cologne. Germany isn't a target market for me — it's the country I grew up in. I lived its language, its culture, and its way of doing business first-hand. After studying economics at the University of Kansas in the US, I moved to Türkiye and built my career between exactly these two worlds.
For 15 years I worked at the German-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK). Over those years I stood beside hundreds of companies as they entered and grew in new markets — both strategically and operationally. From finding the right business partners and sitting across from public officials, to navigating customs, tax and legal frameworks — always in the room, never from a distance.
Since 2022 I've been the official representative of Hamburg Invest in Türkiye, and since 2025 of WTSH, the investment agency of Schleswig-Holstein. As the only person in Türkiye representing both institutions simultaneously, I offer you not just information but direct corporate access.
If you want to expand into Germany, I'm your point of contact.
Every engagement ends with a concrete deliverable.
GmbH, UG or branch office — which structure is right for you? Hamburg Invest and WTSH's institutional knowledge and local networks are with you at every step of the formation process. From choosing the right structure to the notary appointment, from commercial register filing to opening a bank account — we plan it together.
Free ConsultationThe company is set up — but what about your legal right to be in Germany? Does §21 Founder Visa or §18g Blue Card fit your situation? Through Hamburg Invest and WTSH's official channels, we strengthen your application during the Türkiye-side process.
Free ConsultationHamburg or Schleswig-Holstein? We identify the right region based on your sector, budget and growth plan. Through Hamburg Invest and WTSH's local networks, we directly research office, warehouse and production facility options, rental terms and government incentives.
Free ConsultationWe provide access to IHKs, industry associations and investment promotion agencies through Hamburg Invest and WTSH's official channels. Meeting the right person at the right time can launch your first contracts in days, not weeks.
Free ConsultationInstead of starting from scratch, acquiring an established German company — with its existing customer base, trained workforce and established market position. Hamburg Invest and WTSH's first-orientation service for the succession process, alongside chambers of commerce (IHK) and the official succession exchanges. We assess opportunities matching your sector and budget together.
Free ConsultationAs the only advisor in Türkiye representing both regions simultaneously, we identify the location that truly fits your business together.
The economic heart of Northern Europe. Germany's largest port and one of the EU's most dynamic metropolitan areas — an ideal base for companies in logistics, technology and international trade.
Just north of Hamburg, Germany's renewable-energy capital. Strong infrastructure in maritime tech and machine manufacturing, with a leading food industry sector — 15% of regional revenue. Easy access to EU funds, competitive costs.
If you're considering expansion into Germany, the first step is a discovery call. I assess your project and clarify which region and structure best suit your goals. In Turkish, German and English.