Corporate law is a comprehensive branch of law that regulates the establishment, management, and activities of businesses, encompassing the creation and operation of the necessary legal and institutional structure for companies to conduct their activities. In addition to making necessary regulations within the company, it also evaluates the relations and responsibilities among the shareholders, managers, and relevant third parties.

Our office aims to conduct stable and long-term collaborations with its clients in the field of corporate consultancy. In addition, it provides legal support in the management of all general assembly and board of directors meeting processes of companies, preparation of circulars and internal regulations, execution of capital increase and decrease transactions of all kinds such as premium, cash, from internal resources, in-kind, etc., and the establishment and closure of branches.

In the field of corporate law, along with consultancy, we also provide legal services in litigation and dispute resolution and actively pursue litigation services in the resolution of disputes arising from corporate law, efficiently managing all legal processes related to commercial law for our clients.

What Does Corporate Law Cover?

Corporate law encompasses a wide range of inquiries ranging from company formation and establishment to major structural changes such as mergers and acquisitions, as well as shareholder rights, investments, capital increases, and liquidation.

Mergers

Companies can merge by one company acquiring another (merger by acquisition) or by merging as a new company (merger as a new company).

Divisions

Transfer by a joint stock company or cooperative of all or part of its assets to a newly established or existing joint stock companies or cooperatives in return for participation shares is called company division.

Type Changes

Anonymous, collective, limited partnership, or commercial enterprises can be transformed into a limited liability company; limited, collective, limited partnership, or commercial enterprises can be converted into a joint-stock company.

Establishing a Limited Liability Company in Turkey

Limited Liability Companies are the most preferred commercial structures not only in Turkey but also worldwide, due to their rapid decision-making mechanisms and flexible structures.

They are also very suitable for foreign businessmen who want to invest in Turkey. Turkish Law allows foreign individuals and legal entities to own 100% of company shares. Foreign investors do not even need to be in Turkey during the company establishment process. The whole process can be carried out remotely through a law office and lawyers.

Investors can establish a limited liability company in Turkey by following the procedures envisaged in the Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102.

Establishing a Joint-Stock Company in Turkey

Joint-stock companies (JSC) in Turkey are preferred for investors who aim to eventually go public or establish as a holding company, or operate in sectors requiring licenses such as precious metals, tourism, electronic money, communication services, financial technology, or want to participate in state tenders.

Investors can establish a joint-stock company in Turkey by following the procedures envisaged in the Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102. Turkish Law allows foreign individuals and legal entities to own 100% of company shares and foreign investors can carry out the whole process remotely without being in Turkey.

Establishing a Company in Free Zones in Turkey

Establishing a company in a Free Zone in Turkey is an excellent opportunity, especially for investors who want to engage in production and/or export. Companies established in free zones have numerous tax advantages. There is no citizenship requirement to establish a company in these zones, and foreign investors frequently choose these zones to increase their profit margins by taking advantage of tax benefits.

Liquidation of Companies in Turkey

According to Turkish law, the liquidation process is a procedure in which companies located in Turkey and the branches of companies located abroad in Turkey terminate their activities, eliminating their financial values.

Establishing Branches in Turkey

Companies can establish branches that operate independently of their headquarters but are operated dependent on the headquarters, in accordance with the Turkish Commercial Code.

Opening a Branch in Turkey for a Foreign Company

Foreign-based companies can open a branch in Turkey, mainly to operate in Turkey.

Our services in the field of Corporate Law cover the following topics:

Establishment of Domestic and Foreign Companies, Establishment of Branches and Liaison Offices

Company Structuring

Company Liquidation

Articles of Association and Shareholders' Agreement

Capital Increase and Decrease in Companies

Corporate Governance Practices in Companies

Legal and Administrative Transactions of Companies on a Daily Basis (General Assembly, Board of Directors, Share Ledger, Share Certificates)

Preparation, Review, and Negotiation of Commercial Contracts and Other Agreements

Share Transfer Transactions

Legal Status Determination ("Legal Due Diligence")

Public Offering