Legal Ways to Bring Money to Turkey for Investment (Complete Guide 2025)
Turkey has recently become one of the best investment destinations for Iranians; from purchasing property and registering companies to trade, tourism, exports, and imports.
However, the most important question is:
How can one legally, safely, and verifiably transfer money into Turkey?
Here, we will review all the completely legal and government-approved methods.
1. International Bank Transfer (SWIFT) – The Safest Method
Transferring money from banks inside or outside Iran to Turkish banks using the SWIFT code is one of the most transparent methods.
This route is suitable for:
Purchasing property
Starting a company
Purchasing equipment
Imported capital
Advantages:
Official bank receipt
Presentable to the Turkish tax office
Suitable for investment residence application (İkamet - Yabancı yatırımcı)
Traceable and legal
Adonis Exchange can manage SWIFT transfers from European, Asian, UAE, Qatar, and Turkish banks for you.
2. Corporate Capital Injection
If you intend to register a company in Turkey, you can inject the initial capital through:
Institutional payment to the company account
Official transfer from the owner's account to the legal account
Presenting documents to the chamber of commerce
and bring it to Turkey.
This method is suitable for:
Exports
Imports
Online sales
B2B trade
Important Note: Corporate capital is legally more verifiable and safer than personal capital.
3. Bringing Money in Cash (Cash Declaration) – Only with Official Declaration
Bringing in dollar or euro banknotes to Turkey is legal provided that:
You declare amounts over €10,000 at customs
Fill out the Cash Declaration form
Advantages:
Fast and without waiting
Suitable for starting activities or small purchases
Disadvantages:
Not recommended for property purchases or large investments
If not declared → creates legal and tax problems
4. Issuing Official Invoices and Commercial Payments by Adonis
If you need to transfer money for:
Purchasing goods from Europe
Importing parts
Buying industrial equipment
Corporate payments
You can obtain an official invoice from Adonis Exchange to ensure your payment is:
Registrable
Tax-reportable
Commercially traceable
This method is the best option for merchants and traders.
5. Transfers via European Accounts (SEPA – IBAN)
If you are in:
Germany
Netherlands
France
Spain
Italy
United Kingdom
Ireland
Austria
Switzerland
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
You can transfer money to Turkey with very low fees.
Adonis Exchange has a European payment network and settles your payment the same day.
6. Money Transfer from Iran to Turkey with Adonis Exchange
This method is the simplest path for many investors:
Advantages:
Secure payment in less than 24 hours
Receive lira, dollar, or euro
Official receipt provided
Suitable for property purchases, rent, bank deposits, trade
Adonis Exchange legally processes all payments with official bank accounts in Turkey.
7. Purchasing Property and Officially Registering Injected Capital
If you intend to buy property, you can enter your money through Adonis:
Pay it through Adonis
Register it in a Turkish bank
Use for the property deed (Tapu)
This is necessary for obtaining:
Ownership Residency
Turkish Citizenship (when buying property above limit)
It is also essential.
8. The Best Route for Iranian Investors (Professional Recommendation)
Considering the tax laws in Turkey, the best and safest scenario is:
Step 1
Transfer money through official channels (SWIFT / SEPA / Adonis)
Step 2
Registration in the Turkish banking system with legal receipt
Step 3
Using the money for:
Property purchase
Company registration
Product purchases
Importing or exporting
Comparison Table of Legal Money Transfer Methods
| Transfer Method | Speed | Security | Suitable For | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWIFT | 1–3 days | Property and trade | Requires foreign account | |
| SEPA | Few hours | Europe → Turkey | Only for European accounts | |
| Adonis Transfer | Few hours | All cases | Requires identity verification | |
| Cash (Declared) | Instant | Small amounts | Limit €10,000 without declaration | |
| Corporate Capital | 1 day | Companies | Legal documents |