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Turkey is one of the few countries where setting up a company with foreign capital is relatively straightforward and transparent. Investors may choose between limited liability and joint-stock companies, branches, or liaison offices according to tax planning and long-term strategy. Yet alongside the right structure, drafting commercial contracts in line with Turkish law directly affects the sustainability of growth.

As a commercial lawyer in Antalya, we advise on the full spectrum — company formation, joint ventures, distribution and franchise arrangements, and shareholder disputes. Tax efficiency, governance control, and exit strategy are factors we take into account in every contract design.

Services we offer

  • Setup of limited and joint-stock companies and articles drafting
  • MERSİS registration and trade registry filings for foreign-capital companies
  • Establishment of branches, liaison offices, and franchise structures
  • Share transfers, capital increases, and exclusion proceedings
  • Distribution, dealership, joint-venture, and shareholders' agreements
  • Review, negotiation, and revision of commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation, mediation, and arbitration
  • Insolvency, composition, and over-indebtedness counsel

How we work

For a foreign investor, the process begins with goal analysis and selecting the appropriate company type. The required steps before the notary, MERSİS, trade registry, and tax office are then carried out; bank accounts, electronic signatures, and commercial books are opened. To preserve the partnership relationship, alongside the articles of association, a shareholders' agreement clearly regulating governance rights and exit scenarios is advised. If a dispute arises, mediation and negotiation come first; failing that, commercial litigation or arbitration is pursued.

Frequently asked questions

Must a foreign investor have a Turkish partner to form a company?+
No. A foreign individual or legal entity may incorporate a company in Turkey as the sole 100% shareholder. There is no Turkish-partner or local-manager requirement.
Should I choose a limited liability or a joint-stock company?+
Limited liability companies suit small-to-medium structures with flexible management; joint-stock companies are preferred where higher capital, ease of share transfer, and IPO potential matter. The decision depends on tax impact and long-term strategy.
A lawsuit has been filed abroad against my company in Turkey — what to do?+
The forum and applicable law are critical. The contractual jurisdiction or arbitration clause is reviewed. Preparation for any subsequent enforcement stage in Turkey is also necessary.

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