Turkey offers significant opportunities for international investors. This guide outlines the key legal considerations and frameworks for foreign investors.
Regulatory Framework
The sector is governed by sector-specific regulations, the Foreign Direct Investment Law No. 4875, and the Turkish Commercial Code. Foreign investors enjoy national treatment with limited exceptions.
Investment Vehicle Selection
Common structures include LLCs, joint stock companies, branches, and liaison offices, each with distinct tax and governance implications.
Incentives and Tax
Investors may benefit from R&D incentives, free zones, technopark exemptions, regional incentives, and project-based super incentives.
Licensing and Compliance
Sector-specific licenses, environmental permits, KVKK compliance, AML obligations, and competition clearances may be required.
IP Protection
Turkey is party to major IP treaties. Patents, trademarks, designs, and trade secrets are protected through TÜRKPATENT and specialized IP courts.
Dispute Resolution
Investors may rely on Turkish courts, ISTAC arbitration, ICC arbitration, or BIT protection.
How Alyar Hukuk Can Help
Our Istanbul-based law firm provides multilingual legal services across all phases of foreign investment.