The TİO certificate is a very important document for individuals who want to operate in the logistics sector. This document is issued by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Turkey to logistics companies that want to provide transportation services and have the authority to do business. The TİO certificate is a document that enables businesses to offer transportation services in a safe and legal manner.
Those who want to obtain the TİO certificate can receive it after the application to the ministry is reviewed. Applications are carefully examined and approval is granted to companies deemed suitable for issuing the certificate. With this document, businesses gain the authority to operate and do business in the transportation sector.
What Does TİO Stand For?
TİO is an abbreviation frequently used in the logistics sector, and its full form is Transportation Operations Organizer. This term refers to units that organize and plan transportation operations.
What Is the TİO Certificate?
The TİO Certificate is a document issued by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Turkey starting from 01.01.2019, and it is granted to companies and individuals operating in logistics fields such as road freight, air freight, rail, sea freight . This document is very important for companies and individuals who want to operate in these fields and conduct their activities legally.
The TİO Certificate is necessary for companies and individuals operating in the logistics sector to continue their activities legally and to provide reliable services in the sector. It ensures that companies and individuals operating in these fields comply with all legal requirements.
What Is the Purpose of the TİO Certificate?
The most important purpose of the TİO certificate is to prevent problems in customs procedures. It allows exporters to send their products abroad smoothly and facilitates customs inspections. Exporters without a TİO certificate may be at a disadvantage in case of adverse situations.
- Encourages transportation organizers to operate in compliance with international laws.
- Improves the inspection system for moving services.
- Ensures control over transportation methods.
- Defines the responsibilities and rights of senders and recipients.
- Planning service conditions for transportation jobs.
- The TİO certificate grants individuals and logistics companies the authority to provide services.
Requirements to Obtain the TİO Certificate
There are some main conditions that an individual or organization must fulfill to undertake transportation organization duties.
- The application fee for a specific amount of the TİO certificate must be paid to the account of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure's Revolving Fund.
- A certain amount of capital is required for applications to be accepted.
- It is mandatory to document at least one of the addresses of the headquarters, branch, or workplace.
- Legal entities must provide their Registered Electronic Mail (KEP) addresses to be considered.
- Attention should be paid to the validity date of the document showing the connection to the certificate, and it must be submitted to the relevant chamber of commerce or industry.
- Companies must be established in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Turkey and registered with the trade registry, but individuals must be Turkish citizens.
Who Issues the TİO Certificate?
The TİO certificate is issued by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. Completing and approving the application takes 30 days. The validity period of the issued or renewed certificates is 5 years.
Which Companies Can Obtain the TİO Certificate?
All companies wishing to operate in the transportation sector in different fields can obtain the TİO certificate, provided they meet the conditions required by the current ministry.
How to Obtain the TİO Certificate?
To get the TİO certificate, an authorization document issued by the ministry and a filled application form are required. When applying, the trade registry gazette, proof of payment of the certificate fee, and the chamber registration document are also submitted along with the necessary documents. After the authorization document is completed, it should be verified through the E-Government portal by querying and confirming the TİO certificate. To print the Authorization Document and Vehicle Card via E-Government:
- Log in to E-Government.
- Go to the Institutions section and access the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure page.
To obtain the Authorization Document;
- Click on ‘Authorization Document Procedures’ and then go to the ‘Authorization Document Inquiry/Editing’ tabs.
- Select the necessary authorization document to print, then click ‘Create Document’ and finally press the ‘Download File’ button to print the document.
For the Vehicle Card;
- After entering the authorization procedures, click on the “Vehicle Card Inquiry/Editing” option.
- Enter the license plate of the vehicle for which the card will be printed; these plates are registered in the authorization document.
- Click the button to create the document for printing the vehicle card.
Required Information and Documents for the TİO Certificate
- Application petition
- Certificate of authorization indicating that the persons signing the application petition are authorized to represent and bind.
- If the transporter is an individual, a notarized copy of the passport of the relevant person; if a legal entity, a criminal record certificate of the company partners and the authorized representative, NOTE: The address of the Articles of Incorporation and the lease deed/deed must match.
- Document showing the address of the headquarters and/or branch workplace (Lease Contract/Title Deed) NOTE: The address in the Chamber of Commerce Activity Certificate must match the address in the lease contract/title deed.
- Trade registry gazette/newspapers
- A certificate of activity obtained in the year of application indicating that the applicant is registered with the relevant professional chamber or trade and/or industry chambers (The certificate must include the Transporter's Title, Address, Registration Date, Business/Occupation, Capital, and if applicable, Company Partners.)
- Applicants for the authorization must have at least 150,000 Turkish Liras* in capital. *As stated in the Activity Certificate.
- Registered in the electronic notification system.
- Payment of the certificate fee (965,246.00 TL)
Regional Directorates Where Applications Can Be Made
- Regional Directorate (Istanbul, Tekirdağ, Kırklareli, Edirne, Kocaeli)
- Regional Directorate (Ankara, Kırşehir, Kırıkkale, Nevşehir, Aksaray, Çankırı, Konya, Eskişehir, Kayseri)
- Regional Directorate (Izmir, Manisa, Uşak, Aydın, Denizli, Muğla)
- Regional Directorate (Bursa Bilecik, Balıkesir, Kütahya, Çanakkale, Yalova)
- Regional Directorate (Adana, Mersin, Karaman, Niğde, Hatay)
- Regional Directorate (Antalya, Afyon, Burdur, Isparta)
- Regional Directorate (Gaziantep, Adıyaman, Kahramanmaraş, Kilis, Osmaniye, Şanlıurfa)
- Regional Directorate (Diyarbakır, Batman, Bitlis, Elazığ, Hakkâri, Mardin, Siirt, Şırnak, Van)
- Regional Directorate (Samsun, Amasya, Çorum, Ordu, Sinop)
- Regional Directorate (Erzurum, Ağrı, Ardahan, Bayburt, Bingöl, Erzincan, Iğdır, Kars, Muş, Tunceli)
- Regional Directorate (Trabzon, Artvin, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Rize)
- Regional Directorate (Sivas, Malatya, Tokat, Yozgat)
- Regional Directorate (Bolu, Bartın, Düzce,
