Company Formation in Turkey for Foreign Investors
What foreign founders should consider before setting up a Turkish company.
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Company Formation and Corporate Law
Turkish company setup, shareholder structure, contracts, governance and ongoing corporate support.
Typical matters
- Limited liability company and joint stock company formation
- Shareholder agreements, board structure and signature authority
- Commercial contracts, distribution and service agreements
- Ongoing legal support for foreign-owned Turkish companies
What to prepare
For a first review, send the core documents, a short timeline, the parties' names and locations, the Turkish asset or authority involved, and the practical result you want to achieve. If a deadline, hearing, payment demand or authority letter exists, mention it first.
How the first step works
We check whether the matter can start remotely, which documents need translation or apostille, whether a Turkish power of attorney is needed and which official or court route is likely to follow.
FAQ
Questions about company formation and corporate law
The answers below are general. The concrete route depends on documents, dates, parties and current law.
Can foreigners own a Turkish company?
Foreign ownership is generally possible, but the correct structure, sector restrictions, tax registration and practical banking steps should be checked for the planned activity.
Do I need to travel to Turkey to establish a company?
Some steps can often be prepared remotely, depending on the power of attorney, bank requirements and registration route. The practical route should be checked before scheduling travel.
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