Solutions
Legal services for international clients in Turkey
We advise foreign companies, investors and individuals on Turkish law in company formation, foreign investment, real estate, immigration, citizenship and disputes. Our six principal practice areas are set out below, followed by the wider areas in which we act.
Incorporation and ongoing corporate support for foreign-owned businesses in Turkey, from choosing the right vehicle to governance after registration.
- Limited (Ltd. Şti.) and joint-stock (A.Ş.) companies
- Branches and liaison offices
- Business setup and market entry
- Joint ventures and shareholders’ agreements
- Buying a company: share purchase and due diligence
- Corporate governance and compliance
Legal structuring for investors entering or expanding in Turkey, including companies established in Turkish free zones and cross-border trade.
- Investing in Turkey: structuring and market access
- Free zone company formation
- Import, export, customs and payment security
- Tax considerations for foreign investors
- Country guides for Saudi, Chinese and Russian investors
Advice to foreign buyers, sellers, landlords and investors on property transactions in Turkey, with title checks carried out before any payment is made.
- Buying, selling and renting property in Turkey
- Title deed due diligence and Land Registry procedures
- Purchase and sale contracts for foreigners
- Property purchases for citizenship
- Leasing, disputes and succession of real estate
Immigration procedures for individuals, families and companies employing foreign staff in Turkey.
- Residence permits and work visas
- Work permits in Turkey
- Work permit exemptions
- Business immigration and family residence
Citizenship applications through the qualifying investment routes, from the eligibility review before any investment to the issue of the passport.
- Turkish citizenship by investment: 2026 legal guide
- Citizenship through real estate investment
- Citizenship through bank deposit
- Citizenship through government bonds and lease certificates
Representation in commercial disputes before Turkish courts, arbitral tribunals and enforcement offices, including matters with a foreign element.
- Commercial litigation
- International and domestic arbitration
- Mediation
- Debt collection and enforcement proceedings
- Private international law and foreign judgments
- Claims involving foreign states
Broader legal expertise
Specialist advice across Turkish law
Banking & Finance
Banking transactions, financing and regulatory matters.
Capital Markets
Public offerings, capital markets transactions and disclosure.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Share and asset acquisitions, due diligence and closing.
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Concordat, restructuring and insolvency proceedings.
Private International Law
Applicable law, jurisdiction and foreign judgments under MÖHUK.
International Trade
Trade contracts, customs and market access.
Tax & Social Security
Tax and social security matters for companies and individuals.
Employment Law
Employment contracts, executive employment and disputes.
Inheritance & Succession
Succession planning and estates with a foreign element.
Startups, Fintech & Venture Capital
Company structuring, investment rounds and fintech regulation.
IT, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
Technology contracts, data protection and privacy.
Corporate Governance
Board matters, disclosure and internal compliance.
Futures & Derivatives
Derivative instruments and related financial matters.
Crisis Management
Legal response to sensitive and urgent business situations.
Food & Health Law
Regulatory matters in the food and healthcare sectors.
Contact
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