ETBIS Registration Obligation Checklist

CHECKLIST · 30 ITEMS · 25 MIN

ETBIS Registration Obligation Checklist

A 30-item ETBIS registration preparation checklist for Turkey e-commerce operators — from obligation determination through post-registration compliance. 2026 penalty band TRY 118,053 – 590,263.

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SECTION 1 8 ITEMSObligation Determination SECTION 2 8 ITEMSRegistration Preparation SECTION 3 8 ITEMSPortal Notification SECTION 4 6 ITEMSPost-Registration Compliance

SECTION 1 · 8 ITEMS

Obligation Determination

Identify whether you fall within ETBIS registration perimeter. 2026 penalty band TRY 118,053 – 590,263 (49% revaluation, Official Gazette 33118 / 25.12.2025).

01E-commerce service provider (ETHS) classificationOperating your own e-commerce domain selling directly to consumers? You are an ETHS — ETBIS registration mandatory regardless of volume. (Law No. 6563 Art. 2)

02E-commerce intermediary service provider (ETAHS) classificationMarketplace operator (Trendyol, Hepsiburada, N11, Etsy model) listing third-party sellers? You are an ETAHS — ETBIS registration mandatory plus higher disclosure obligations.

03Sales via Turkish marketplace only — no own siteIf you sell only via Turkish marketplaces (ETAHS) without your own domain, you are not separately required to register with ETBIS — the marketplace handles registration.

04Social media commerce (Instagram, Facebook Shop)Sales via social media platforms with direct shopping features that operate as e-commerce activity require ETBIS registration when sales volume is substantial.

05Mobile app order taking (restaurant, service)Restaurants and service providers taking orders via own mobile apps are within scope; aggregator-mediated orders (Yemeksepeti, Getir) handled by the aggregator.

06Foreign operators selling into TurkeyNon-Turkey-resident ETHS/ETAHS targeting Turkish consumers must appoint Turkey-based representative and register before commencing operations.

07Net transaction volume threshold check (license obligation)Operators above defined net transaction volume thresholds require additional licenses (Article 3 — ETHS, Article 4 — ETAHS). License obligation effective from 01.01.2025.

08NACE code and trade registry sector verificationYour registered business activity must include e-commerce-relevant NACE codes (47.91 mail-order/e-commerce). Mismatch delays portal access.

SECTION 2 · 8 ITEMS

Registration Preparation

Documentation needed before opening the eticaret.gov.tr portal — preparation cuts registration to a single session.

09Tax ID and MERSIS number verifiedTax number from Revenue Administration + MERSIS number from Trade Registry. Both required at application.

10e-Signature or e-Government accessApplication via e-Government portal authentication or qualified electronic signature. KEP not required for initial registration.

11Domain ownership documentationWHOIS or registrar records showing domain ownership matches the company. Foreign-domain operators bring proof of legal control.

12SSL certificate activeAll e-commerce sites must operate over HTTPS. Mixed-content or expired SSL configurations cause portal rejection.

13Marketplace intermediary contracts (if dual-channel)If selling via own site + marketplaces, contracts with each ETAHS (Trendyol, Hepsiburada) on file for portal declaration.

14Tax certificate (vergi levhası) readyCurrent-year vergi levhası from GIB, accessible via interaktif vergi dairesi or e-Devlet.

15Trade registry gazette extractTrade Registry Gazette extract showing current registered activities and authorities.

16Authorized signatory documentationSignature circular authorizing the person submitting ETBIS registration; mismatch with portal applicant triggers rejection.

SECTION 3 · 8 ITEMS

Portal Notification

Substantive data populating the public ETBIS record — quality determines public-facing compliance signal.

17Company general information completeTrade name, address, phone, email, KEP address, MERSIS number. Each field must match Trade Registry record.

18Activity categories declaredSpecific product/service categories (electronics, fashion, home appliances, services). Multi-category sellers list each.

19Payment methods listedCredit card, debit card, bank transfer (EFT/havale), digital wallets, cash on delivery, BNPL. Each method’s PSP listed where applicable.

20Delivery methods declaredCargo (Yurtiçi, MNG, PTT, Aras), same-day, last-mile partners. Delivery time SLAs.

21Return and exchange terms14-day right of withdrawal procedure (Law 6502 Art. 48), return shipping cost allocation, exchange policy.

22Customer service contact channelsPhone, email, WhatsApp Business, live chat. Response SLA documented.

23KVKK cross-reference (VERBIS registration)Privacy notice, KVKK compliance documents, VERBIS registration number (if registered). Cross-system data flow declared.

24ETBIS QR code displayed on siteMandatory ETBIS verification badge displayed on website footer (typically) with link to public ETBIS record. (Communiqué Art. 6)

SECTION 4 · 6 ITEMS

Post-Registration Compliance

Registration is the starting line. Ongoing obligations that determine whether registration genuinely shields you from enforcement.

25ETBIS verification badge integrationQR code or badge image displayed on every e-commerce site page, typically footer, linking to ETBIS public record verification.

26Distance sale contract and pre-information form alignedDistance Sale Contract Regulation requires pre-contract information form before order finalization. Order flow UX must include the form.

27Advertising compliance (Consumer Law Art. 61)Truthful, non-misleading advertising; price comparison rules; influencer disclosure requirements; targeted advertising consent.

28ETBIS data update within 30 daysAny change in registration information — activity categories, payment methods, delivery, contact — must be updated within 30 days. (6563 Communiqué)

29Annual net transaction volume reportingOperators approaching license thresholds must monitor and report annual transaction volumes. Crossing threshold triggers ETHS/ETAHS license obligation.

30ETHS/ETAHS license application (if threshold crossed)Operators above Article 3 (ETHS) or Article 4 (ETAHS) thresholds require license from Ministry of Trade. Effective 01.01.2025.

Decision Matrix — Are We ETBIS-Ready?

How your checked items distribute shows ETBIS process readiness:

Section 1 7+/8: Obligation clear. No wrong-classification risk.
Section 2 6+/8: Application ready. Portal access can start now.
Section 3 7+/8: Portal notification complete. ETBIS QR badge live on site.
Section 4 4+/6: Post-registration compliance solid. Ministry-audit ready.
All sections above threshold: ETBIS compliance is in order — enter portal now.
Section 1 weak: Classify ETHS vs ETAHS first. Wrong classification triggers registration rejection.
Section 3 weak: All portal notification fields must be complete — incomplete declarations cause supplementary notifications and penalties.
Net volume threshold near: Additional preparation for ETHS/ETAHS license application required. Monitor Ministry timeline.

Legal notice. This document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The Law No. 6563 provisions, Communiqué and Regulations referenced are general references; applying them to your company requires evaluation by a lawyer. Vircon Legal: [email protected]

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Obligation Determination

Registration Preparation

Portal Notification

Post-Registration Compliance

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