• How Turkish companies can easily enter the european market

Expanding your business into Europe can be a game-changer. With over 450 million consumers and a strong demand for quality products, the European market offers incredible growth opportunities. However, entering this market comes with challenges: complex tax regulations, compliance requirements, payment processing, and local legal frameworks.

This is where IDEAL GROUP’s Merchant of Record (MoR) service becomes your strategic advantage.

What is a Merchant of Record and Why Do You Need It?

Merchant of Record acts as the official seller for your products in the target market. This means we handle all the legal, financial, and administrative responsibilities on your behalf, including:

  • Tax & VAT Compliance: We manage VAT registration, reporting, and payments across EU countries.
  • Payment Processing: Accept local payment methods and currencies without setting up multiple accounts.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Stay fully compliant with EU consumer protection laws and e-commerce regulations.
  • Risk Management: We take on the liability for chargebacks, refunds, and fraud prevention.

With IDEAL GROUP as your MoR, you can focus on growing your brand and sales, while we handle the complexity.

Why Turkish Companies Choose IDEAL GROUP

  • Fast Market Entry: No need to establish a local entity or navigate complex bureaucracy.
  • Cost Efficiency: Avoid high setup costs and ongoing administrative overhead.
  • Local Expertise: Our team understands European regulations, payment systems, and consumer expectations.
  • End-to-End Support: From invoicing and tax handling to customer service and compliance.

How It Works – Simple Steps to Start Selling in Europe

  1. Onboarding: We review your business model and products to ensure compliance.
  2. Integration: Connect your e-commerce platform or sales channels with our MoR system.
  3. Go Live: Start selling in Europe under our legal and financial umbrella.
  4. Grow & Scale: Expand to multiple EU countries without additional complexity.

FAQs

No. With our Merchant of Record service, you don’t need to establish a local entity. We act as your legal seller in Europe.

We register, collect, and remit VAT on your behalf, ensuring full compliance with EU tax laws.

Absolutely. Your customers will see your brand, while we manage the backend operations.

We handle all legal obligations for returns and refunds according to EU regulations.

In most cases, you can go live within a few weeks after onboarding and integration.

We support over 250 payment methods, including credit cards, SEPA direct debit, PayPal, and local options.

Yes. We process payments in local currencies and settle with you in your preferred currency.

We ensure your business meets all EU consumer protection and e-commerce regulations, including GDPR compliance.