Company Formation
Company, Branch and Liaison Office Formation Processes in Türkiye for Foreign Investors
For foreign investors who wish to start commercial activity in Türkiye, the type of company, the shareholding and representation structure, and the formation documents must be determined in line with the purpose of the investment.
Canaydın Law Firm provides legal services in the formation of limited and joint stock companies, the structuring of companies with foreign shareholders, branch and liaison office processes, and the articles of association, trade registry, tax number, signature procedures and company bank account coordination.
- Determining the Company Structure
- Formation Documents
- Trade Registry and Bank Coordination
Core Services in Company Formation
01 — Formation of Limited and Joint Stock Companies
Taking into account the purpose of the investment, the shareholding structure and the planned activity, the appropriate type of company is determined from a legal standpoint and the formation process is carried out.
02 — Companies with Foreign Shareholders
In companies with foreign individuals or legal entities as shareholders, the shareholding, representation and formation documents are prepared and reviewed from a legal standpoint.
03 — Branch and Liaison Office
Where a branch or liaison office is preferred instead of forming a company, the legal nature of the relevant structure and the required formation or permit process are assessed.
04 — Articles of Association and Formation Documents
The articles of association, the shareholding and representation arrangements, and the company documents to be used in the formation are prepared or reviewed in line with the structure of the investment.
05 — Trade Registry, Tax Number and Signature Procedures
The legal documentation and application process for trade registry procedures and the tax number and signature procedures connected with the formation are followed up.
06 — Company Bank Account Coordination
After the company is formed, the company documents required to open a bank account are prepared and the procedure is coordinated with the bank.
Which Structure Is Suitable?
The choice between a limited company, a joint stock company, a branch or a liaison office must be made according to the purpose of the investment, the activity model, the shareholding structure and the operations to be carried out in Türkiye. Not every structure may be suitable for the same activity.
What We Do for You
Legal Assessment of the Formation Model
The company, branch and liaison office options are compared in terms of the investment plan.
Articles of Association and Company Documents
The formation and shareholding documents are prepared or reviewed from a legal standpoint.
Trade Registry Procedures
The formation application and the related trade registry procedures are followed up.
Tax and Signature Procedures
The document process for the tax number and signature procedures connected with the formation is coordinated.
Company Bank Account Coordination
The company documents requested by the bank are prepared and the account opening process is coordinated.
Coordination with the Financial Advisor
The necessary information and document coordination is provided with the independent financial advisor for accounting, tax return and financial record processes.
How the Process Works
- 01
Review of the Investment and Shareholding Structure
The subject of the activity, the shareholders and the representation structure are assessed.
- 02
Determining the Appropriate Formation Model
The type of company or an alternative formation model is determined.
- 03
Preparing the Formation Documents
The articles of association and the necessary company documents are prepared or checked.
- 04
Trade Registry and Formation Procedures
The formation application and the related registry procedures are carried out.
- 05
Tax, Signature and Bank Processes
After formation, the tax, signature and company bank account procedures are coordinated.
Legal Advisory After Formation
After the company is formed, trade registry amendments, representation and signature authorities, commercial contracts and day-to-day corporate law needs can be handled separately under the "Ongoing Corporate Law Advisory" service.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreign person form a company in Türkiye?
Yes. Foreign individuals and legal entities can be shareholders of a company in Türkiye. The type of company and the shareholding and representation structure must be determined according to the purpose of the investment and the activity model.
How do you choose between a company, a branch and a liaison office?
These structures differ in terms of legal nature, authority to operate, representation and administrative obligations. The most suitable structure is determined on a file-by-file basis according to the commercial activity planned in Türkiye.