Corporate Law Services Turkey — Company Formation and M&A
Languages: Türkçe | English
We assist foreign investors with Turkish company formation, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder disputes, and cross-border contract negotiation under the Turkish Commercial Code.
Company Formation Options
Limited liability company (LTD) and joint-stock company (A.Ş.) are the two principal forms. Minimum capital, shareholder structure, and governance differ materially.
Foreign Direct Investment Rules
Turkey provides national treatment to foreign investors under Law No. 4875. Certain sectors (defense, media, aviation) have specific licensing requirements.
M&A and Due Diligence
We conduct legal due diligence covering tax, labor, IP, environmental, and litigation risk. SPA negotiations balance indemnity caps with walk-away triggers.
Shareholder Disputes
Minority protection rights under TTK Articles 439 and following include special audit request, cancellation action, and derivative suit mechanisms.
Cross-Border Contracts and Arbitration
Choice-of-law and forum selection clauses are enforceable under MÖHUK. ICC and ISTAC arbitration are common forums for commercial disputes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreigner fully own a Turkish company?
Yes, except in restricted sectors. 100 percent foreign ownership is permitted in most industries.
How long does company formation take?
Typically 7 to 14 business days once all apostilled documents and translations are ready.
Is a local director required?
Not mandatory for LTDs; A.Ş. board composition is governed by company articles.
What are the tax obligations?
Corporate income tax applies with standard and sector-specific rates. Double taxation treaties reduce cross-border withholding.
Resmi Kaynaklar
- Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr)
- Yargıtay Karar Arama (karararama.yargitay.gov.tr)
- UYAP Vatandaş Portalı (uyap.gov.tr)
- İstanbul Barosu (istanbulbarosu.org.tr)
- T.C. Adalet Bakanlığı (adalet.gov.tr)
- Türkiye Barolar Birliği (barobirlik.org.tr)
Hazırlayan Hukuku
Av. Bilal ALYAR — İstanbul Barosu Sicil No: 54965
Marmara Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi mezunu (2015). Aile hukuku, ceza hukuku, kripto para hukuku, bilişim hukuku, şirketler hukuku ve vergi hukuku alanlarında faaliyet göstermektedir.
Bu içerik yalnızca genel bilgilendirme amaçlıdır; somut hukuki görüş ya da avukat-müvekkil ilişkisi oluşturmaz. Her dosya kendine özgü koşullar içerdiğinden, hukuki sorunlarınız için bir avukata danışmanız önerilir.