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Practice Area

International Business Law for foreign nationals

Company formation, contracts, and commercial disputes in Türkiye — practical counsel for foreign investors and international companies.

Türkiye welcomes foreign investment, but its commercial and regulatory landscape rewards those who structure correctly from day one. We advise international clients on establishing and operating Turkish companies, drafting enforceable bilingual contracts, and resolving commercial disputes before courts and arbitral tribunals.

Our advice is practical and written in plain English — built for decision-makers, not just for files.

How We Help


Services we provide

Company formation

Limited and joint-stock company establishment, branch and liaison offices.

Commercial contracts

Distribution, agency, franchise, supply and service agreements — bilingual and enforceable.

Real estate investment

Due diligence and closing for commercial and citizenship-linked property purchases.

Employment matters

Executive contracts, terminations and workplace compliance for foreign-owned companies.

Regulatory compliance

KVKK data protection, consumer law and sector permits.

Commercial litigation

Receivables, contract disputes and shareholder conflicts before Turkish courts.

Questions


International Business Law — frequently asked

Can a foreigner own 100% of a Turkish company?

Yes — foreign ownership of Turkish companies is generally unrestricted, with sector-specific exceptions. Most clients establish a limited company with full foreign ownership.

Should our contracts be in English or Turkish?

We draft bilingual contracts with a controlling-language clause. Certain filings and some counterparties require Turkish; a properly built bilingual text protects you in both directions.

How quickly can a company be established?

With documents ready, incorporation itself typically completes within days; bank account opening and tax registration follow. We manage the whole sequence.

Consultation

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