Dividing equity is one of the earliest and most important decisions startup founders make. At the beginning of a startup, the company may have: The founders may therefore view share percentages as theoretical numbers. This can be a serious mistake. If the startup succeeds, the equity allocated during the first weeks of the business may […]
What Happens When a Startup Founder Leaves the Company in Turkey? A founder leaving a startup can be one of the most difficult events in the life of a growing company. Startup founders usually begin their business with shared expectations. They develop the product together, divide the equity, meet investors, hire employees and build the […]
Founder equity is one of the most valuable assets in a startup. At the same time, it can become one of the most serious sources of conflict. A typical startup may begin with two or three founders who divide the company among themselves before the business has meaningful revenue, investment or market value. Each founder […]
A shareholders’ agreement is one of the most important legal documents for a startup that has more than one shareholder or expects to receive external investment. In Turkey, startup founders often establish a company, divide the shares and begin operating without defining how major decisions will be taken, how shares can be transferred, what rights […]
A startup may begin with an idea, a small team and a high level of trust between founders. During the early stages, founders often focus almost entirely on product development, fundraising, marketing and customer acquisition. Legal documentation is frequently postponed. This is one of the most common mistakes made by startup founders. When two or […]
Startup Law in Turkey: Key Legal Issues Every Founder Should Know Launching a startup in Turkey involves much more than incorporating a company and developing a product. From the moment founders begin working together, legal issues arise concerning ownership, intellectual property, investment, employment, data protection, commercial contracts, taxation and corporate governance. Many startups initially postpone […]
Limited Liability Company or Joint Stock Company: Which Is Better for a Startup in Turkey? One of the first legal decisions that startup founders must make in Turkey is choosing the correct company type. For most entrepreneurs, the practical choice is between a Limited Liability Company (Limited Şirket – Ltd. Şti.) and a Joint Stock […]
How to Start a Startup Company in Turkey: A Legal Guide for Foreign Founders Turkey has become an increasingly attractive jurisdiction for entrepreneurs seeking access to a large domestic market, a young workforce, regional markets, technology talent, and investment opportunities connecting Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and North Africa. For foreign entrepreneurs planning to […]
Imagine this scenario: You wake up one morning, brew your coffee, and casually check the daily news or the Official Gazette, only to discover that your neighborhood—the streets you walk every day, the home you have invested your life savings into—has been officially designated as a “Reserve Building Area” (Rezerv Yapı Alanı) by the government. […]
Urban Transformation (Kentsel Dönüşüm) was introduced in Turkey as a life-saving initiative to replace earthquake-prone, aging structures with modern, disaster-resilient buildings. For flat owners (Kat Malikleri), the proposition is often irresistible: evacuate your old apartment, receive government rental assistance during construction, and return to a brand-new, valuable, and safe home. However, this dream can rapidly […]