Foreign Investment, Companies and Commercial Law
Legal Structuring of Investments, Company Formation and Ongoing Commercial Activities in Türkiye
For foreign individuals and legal entities who wish to invest, establish a company or conduct commercial activity in Türkiye, the investment model, the company structure, contracts, operating permits and the related administrative processes need to be assessed together.
Canaydın Law Firm provides services in the legal structuring of foreign investments, company formation and ongoing company law advisory, commercial contracts, business premises, work licenses and operating permits, and, where necessary, legal coordination with independent financial advisors or customs brokers.
- Legal Assessment of the Investment Model
- Legal Coordination of Company and Commercial Transactions
Foreign Investment, Companies and Commercial Law Services
01 — Legal Structuring of Investments and Suitability Assessment
The form of entry into the Turkish market, the options of a company, branch or liaison office, and the legal suitability of the investment model are assessed.
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02 — 20-Year Income Tax Exemption on Foreign-Source Earnings and Income
For certain individuals who have become resident in Türkiye, the legal suitability of the 20-year income tax exemption on earnings and income obtained from abroad is assessed.
- Preliminary review of legal suitability under Law No. 7582 and Communiqué Series No. 333
- Review of the residency in Türkiye and previous three calendar years requirements
- Legal coordination of the Exemption Certificate application
- Assessment of the relationship between residence, citizenship and tax residency
- Coordination with an independent financial advisor or tax advisor
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03 — Bringing Certain Assets into the Economy (Asset Amnesty)
The legal aspects of the processes of declaring, bringing into Türkiye or registering certain assets abroad or in Türkiye that fall within the scope of the legislation are assessed.
- Assessment of the declaration requirements for certain assets abroad or in Türkiye
- Coordination with the bank, brokerage firm, financial advisor and customs broker
- Legal review of transfer, declaration, power of attorney and document processes
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04 — Company Formation
The type of company to be established in Türkiye, its partnership and representation structure, and its formation documents are prepared in line with the purpose of the investment, and the formation process is followed legally.
- Limited and joint-stock companies
- Companies with foreign partners
- Branches and liaison offices
- Articles of association, trade registry, tax number and signature procedures
- Coordination of the company bank account
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05 — Ongoing Company Law Advisory
Ongoing advisory is provided on the day-to-day legal needs, trade registry matters, powers of representation and commercial relationships of companies that are in operation.
- Legal assessment of day-to-day commercial activities
- Trade registry procedures
- Powers of representation and signature
- Relationships with suppliers, customers and business partners
- Notices, contract amendments and termination
- Pre-litigation review of commercial disputes
06 — Commercial Contracts
Contracts suited to the company's activity and the commercial relationship are prepared, or existing contracts are reviewed for legal risks.
- Service, supply, sales and purchase
- Distributorship, dealership and franchise
- Confidentiality and cooperation agreements
- Termination and notices
07 — Business Premises, Work Licenses and Operating Permits
The licenses, permits and administrative documents required according to the company's field of activity and premises are assessed from a legal standpoint, and the process is coordinated with the relevant authorities.
- Checking the documents of the municipality and the relevant administrative authorities
- Review of lease, title deed and company documents
- Permits required according to the field of activity
- Missing documents, rejection and cancellation processes
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08 — Coordination with Financial Advisors and Customs Brokers
In files where the legal process intersects with financial or customs procedures, document and procedural coordination is provided with independent professionals.
- Organizing initial meetings
- Flow of information among legal, financial and customs documents
- Attendance at import-export meetings
- Legal review of contracts, powers of attorney and company documents
The Limits of Tax and Customs Services
In the 20-year income tax exemption on foreign-source earnings and income, asset amnesty and similar financial processes, Canaydın Law Firm's service is limited to assessing legal suitability, preparing the necessary legal documents and coordinating the process.
Tax calculation, tax return, accounting and customs brokerage procedures are carried out by an independent financial advisor, tax advisor or customs broker.
Which Service Do You Need?
- Legal structuring of the investment, if you will be investing in Türkiye for the first time
- Company formation and trade registry procedures, if you will be establishing a company
- Ongoing company law advisory, if you already have a company
- Contract drafting or review, if you are entering into a new commercial relationship
- Legal oversight of the administrative permit process, if a license or special permit is required for the activity
- Preliminary review of legal suitability for the 20-year income tax exemption on foreign-source earnings and income or for asset amnesty
- Coordination among professionals in legal processes connected with financial or customs procedures
What We Do for You
Legal Analysis of the Investment Model
The purpose of the investment, the partnership structure and the operating model are examined, and the appropriate legal structure is determined.
Company and Trade Registry Procedures
Formation, representation, powers of signature and trade registry procedures are prepared and followed.
Review of Contracts and Commercial Documents
Commercial contracts and company documents are assessed for legal risks before the transaction.
Coordination of Licenses and Operating Permits
The legal documents and application process are coordinated for the administrative permits required by the premises and the field of activity.
Preliminary Legal Review of Tax Exemption and Asset Amnesty
Legal suitability is assessed under the relevant regulations; the financial implementation is coordinated with independent professionals.
Ongoing Legal Advisory
The company's day-to-day commercial activities, contracts, notices and legal risks are assessed on a regular basis.
Professional Coordination
The necessary flow of legal information is provided with financial advisors, tax advisors, customs brokers, banks and other professionals.
Pre-Dispute Review
Before a commercial dispute grows, the contracts, notices and available legal remedies are assessed.
How the Process Works
- 01
Review of the Purpose and the Existing Structure
The need for an investment, company, contract or administrative permit, together with the existing documents, is reviewed.
- 02
Determining the Appropriate Legal Structure
The company type, investment model, representation structure or the procedure to be followed is determined according to the file.
- 03
Preparing the Document and Procedure Plan
The legal document plan required for the company, contract, license, tax exemption or other transaction is prepared.
- 04
Formation, Contract or Application Procedures
The determined legal procedure is carried out before the relevant authority or the parties.
- 05
Financial and Administrative Coordination
Where necessary, coordination is provided with the independent financial advisor, tax advisor, customs broker, bank or relevant administrations.
- 06
Ongoing Legal Follow-Up
The company's activities, contracts, permits or requests for additional documents are followed.
- 07
Assessing the Need for a Dispute or Lawsuit
In the event of rejection, cancellation or a commercial dispute, the notices, applications and lawsuits that may be pursued are assessed separately.
Do You Have a Commercial or Administrative Dispute?
If a dispute has arisen over a company, a commercial contract, a license, an operating permit or another administrative act, the lawsuits, notices and other legal remedies that may be pursued are addressed separately in the Litigation, Enforcement and Dispute Resolution section.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreign national establish a company in Türkiye?
Yes. Foreign individuals and legal entities can be company partners in Türkiye. The company type and the partnership and representation structure should be determined according to the purpose of the investment and the operating model.
How do I choose among 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 basis according to the commercial activity planned in Türkiye.
Do you provide continuous legal advisory after the company is established?
Yes. Ongoing legal advisory can be provided on trade registry procedures, powers of representation and signature, commercial contracts, notices, termination and pre-litigation disputes.
Who can benefit from the 20-year exemption on foreign-source earnings and income?
The exemption can be assessed for persons who meet the residency and prior-period requirements set out in the legislation. Legal suitability and the Exemption Certificate process are examined; tax calculation and declaration procedures are carried out by an independent financial advisor or tax advisor.
How do you work on files that require a financial advisor or customs broker?
The law firm reviews contracts, company documents, powers of attorney and other legal documents; financial and customs procedures are carried out by independent authorized professionals. The necessary coordination of information and documents is provided.