Membership Advantages

Membership and Benefits

According to Article 5 of Law No. 5174, all traders registered in the trade registry, as well as industrialists and maritime traders, whether natural or legal persons, including their branches and factories, are required to register with the chamber located in the area where they operate.

Industrialists who open multiple sales outlets for the purpose of selling their own industrial products must also register each additional outlet with the relevant Chamber of Commerce and Industry or Chamber of Commerce in that location.
In addition, those who engage in other types of commercial activity besides the sale of their own industrial products are also required to register with the appropriate chamber.

Economic enterprises wholly owned by the State, provincial administrations, or municipalities, as well as their subsidiaries, and other legal entities established by special law or contract in which the State or local administrations have a shareholding, must also register with the chamber in the province where their branches or factories are located.

Maritime traders and those engaged in maritime commerce must register with the Chamber of Shipping in their province. However, if they conduct other types of business outside maritime activities, they are also required to register with the relevant chamber.

Beyond Legal Obligation – Advantages of BODTO Membership

In addition to being a legal requirement, membership in the Bodrum Chamber of Commerce (BODTO) offers a wide range of benefits and privileges:

1- Conducting research and analysis on professional issues, needs, and expectations of members, and representing their interests before relevant authorities.

2- Access to professional, technical, and trade consultancy services in domestic and international commerce.

3- Benefiting from BODTO’s publications and informative materials.

4- Receiving prompt notifications on legal amendments and commercial announcements.

5- Preparation, control, and approval of Certificates of Origin and Movement Certificates for exporters.

6- Approval of copies of invoices and other import/export-related documents.

7- Appointment of experts and consultants for foreign trade procedures and dispute evaluations.

8- Access to arbitration and mediation services in commercial disagreements.

9- Preparation and approval of capacity reports for manufacturing members and submission to the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB).

10- Verification of invoice compliance with current market values.

11- Evaluation and issuance of exclusive producer and sole supplier certificates.

12- Registration and certification of construction and work machinery.

13- Valuation of real estate and movable assets.

14- Issuance of essential business documents such as registration, activity, domicile, representation, and signature certificates.

15- Preparation and approval of Bağ-Kur (social security) forms for business owners, partners, and managers.

16-Approval of apprenticeship, journeyman, and mastership contracts.

17- Information support on international business opportunities, foreign fairs, and tenders.

18- Discounted accommodation at contracted hotels across Türkiye via the BODTO Member Card.

19- Recognition and awards for successful businesses.

20- Issuance of Force Majeure Certificates.

21- Establishment of customary rules and decisions relevant to local trade.

22- Organization of seminars, panels, and training programs addressing member needs.

23- Support for the promotion of Bodrum’s historical and cultural assets.

24- Issuance of Allocation and Distribution Share Certificates.

25- Provision of conference hall facilities to members at a nominal fee.

26- Awarding scholarships to successful students with financial need at the high school and university levels.

27- Offering discount opportunities through agreements with various companies.

28- Providing documentation and data to public and private institutions conducting research in related fields.