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Turkmenistan Company Formation & Entity Choice

Source-cited draft: company formation & entity choice for Turkmenistan (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.

Applicable period 2025Source-cited draft· Last updated Jun 25, 2026

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Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Most common vehicle for trading, services and local operations; liability limited to capital contributionsCivil Code of Turkmenistan / Law on Enterprises — https://www.healyconsultants.com/turkmenistan-company-registration/setup-llc/

Joint-stock company (open/closed)

Used for larger capital-raising or share offeringsLaw of Turkmenistan on Joint-Stock Companies

Branch / representative office

Liaison, marketing or operation under a foreign parent; not a separate legal entityCivil Code of Turkmenistan

Minimum shareholders (LLC)

At least 2 shareholders (individuals or corporate entities) ((approx — confirm; single-member may be permitted))Law on Enterprises of Turkmenistan — https://chandrawatpartners.com/llc-incorporation-in-turkmenistan-a-practical-professional-overview-for-investors-across-the-world/

Minimum directors (LLC)

At least 1 director; need not be a Turkmenistan national or residentLaw on Enterprises of Turkmenistan — https://chandrawatpartners.com/llc-incorporation-in-turkmenistan-a-practical-professional-overview-for-investors-across-the-world/

Minimum share capital (LLC)

Varies by source and sector; commonly cited around 5,000 TMT, with substantially higher minimums (e.g. USD 20,000) reported for foreign-invested entities ((approx — confirm against current rules))Law on Enterprises of Turkmenistan — https://www.healyconsultants.com/turkmenistan-company-registration/setup-llc/

Capital payment schedule

Half of share capital paid up initially, balance within one year of registration ((approx — confirm))Law on Enterprises of Turkmenistan — https://chandrawatpartners.com/llc-incorporation-in-turkmenistan-a-practical-professional-overview-for-investors-across-the-world/

Incorporation step 1

Reserve a company name with the Ministry of Finance and EconomyMinistry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan

Incorporation step 2

Prepare the company charter and obtain notarized copiesCivil Code of Turkmenistan

Incorporation step 3

Open a bank account and deposit the required share capitalLaw on Enterprises of Turkmenistan

Incorporation step 4

Register the company with the State Tax ServiceTax Code of Turkmenistan

Foreign ownership

No general legal cap on foreign ownership; wholly foreign-owned enterprises permitted in most sectorsLaw of Turkmenistan on Foreign Investments — https://chandrawatpartners.com/llc-incorporation-in-turkmenistan-a-practical-professional-overview-for-investors-across-the-world/

Core annual compliance

Annual financial statements, annual tax declarations (profits tax, VAT where registered), and monthly payroll/contribution reportingTax Code of Turkmenistan

Investment incentives

Available incentives may include tax exemptions, duty-free import of machinery/equipment, and profit/dividend repatriation rights ((approx — confirm current programs))Law of Turkmenistan on Foreign Investments

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Entity types, capital and incorporation

  • Limited Liability Company (LLC) — Most common vehicle for trading, services and local operations; liability limited to capital contributions (Civil Code of Turkmenistan / Law on Enterprises — https://www.healyconsultants.com/turkmenistan-company-registration/setup-llc/)
  • Joint-stock company (open/closed) — Used for larger capital-raising or share offerings (Law of Turkmenistan on Joint-Stock Companies)
  • Branch / representative office — Liaison, marketing or operation under a foreign parent; not a separate legal entity (Civil Code of Turkmenistan)
  • Minimum shareholders (LLC) — At least 2 shareholders (individuals or corporate entities) ((approx — confirm; single-member may be permitted)) (Law on Enterprises of Turkmenistan — https://chandrawatpartners.com/llc-incorporation-in-turkmenistan-a-practical-professional-overview-for-investors-across-the-world/)
  • Minimum directors (LLC) — At least 1 director; need not be a Turkmenistan national or resident (Law on Enterprises of Turkmenistan — https://chandrawatpartners.com/llc-incorporation-in-turkmenistan-a-practical-professional-overview-for-investors-across-the-world/)
  • Minimum share capital (LLC) — Varies by source and sector; commonly cited around 5,000 TMT, with substantially higher minimums (e.g. USD 20,000) reported for foreign-invested entities ((approx — confirm against current rules)) (Law on Enterprises of Turkmenistan — https://www.healyconsultants.com/turkmenistan-company-registration/setup-llc/)
  • Capital payment schedule — Half of share capital paid up initially, balance within one year of registration ((approx — confirm)) (Law on Enterprises of Turkmenistan — https://chandrawatpartners.com/llc-incorporation-in-turkmenistan-a-practical-professional-overview-for-investors-across-the-world/)
  • Incorporation step 1 — Reserve a company name with the Ministry of Finance and Economy (Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan)
  • Incorporation step 2 — Prepare the company charter and obtain notarized copies (Civil Code of Turkmenistan)
  • Incorporation step 3 — Open a bank account and deposit the required share capital (Law on Enterprises of Turkmenistan)
  • Incorporation step 4 — Register the company with the State Tax Service (Tax Code of Turkmenistan)
  • Foreign ownership — No general legal cap on foreign ownership; wholly foreign-owned enterprises permitted in most sectors (Law of Turkmenistan on Foreign Investments — https://chandrawatpartners.com/llc-incorporation-in-turkmenistan-a-practical-professional-overview-for-investors-across-the-world/)
  • Core annual compliance — Annual financial statements, annual tax declarations (profits tax, VAT where registered), and monthly payroll/contribution reporting (Tax Code of Turkmenistan)
  • Investment incentives — Available incentives may include tax exemptions, duty-free import of machinery/equipment, and profit/dividend repatriation rights ((approx — confirm current programs)) (Law of Turkmenistan on Foreign Investments)

Foreign investors in Turkmenistan most commonly use a Limited Liability Company (LLC), a joint-stock company, or a branch/representative office. Registration runs through the Ministry of Finance and Economy and the State Tax Service.

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