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When investors talk about M&A in Turkey, they often mix two different realities: acquiring a company by buying shares (share deal) and combining companies through a statutory merger (merger). Both can produce the same business result—control and consolidation—but the legal mechanics, approvals, timelines, and risks are very different. If you are planning a transaction in […]
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M&A in Turkey: Company Acquisitions and Mergers Explained (Process, Structures, Key Risks) Buying a company in Turkey—or merging with one—can be a fast way to enter the market, gain customers, or consolidate operations. But Turkish M&A is not only about agreeing on a price. The success of a deal usually depends on (1) the right […]
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In Turkish M&A transactions, many buyers believe the “hard part” ends when the SPA is signed. In reality, the most risk-sensitive phase often starts at closing and continues through post-closing. This is where ownership changes hands, payments are released, authorities and signatories are updated, notifications are made, and the buyer begins integrating the target into […]
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In Turkish M&A deals, the “real negotiation” usually happens inside the SPA (Share Purchase Agreement): warranties, indemnities, and restrictive covenants like non-compete and non-solicitation. Price matters, but the SPA decides who pays if something goes wrong after closing—an undisclosed lawsuit, hidden public debt, an employment claim, a broken license, or a key customer contract that […]
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Legal Due Diligence in Turkish M&A (Share Deal): A Practical Guide (2025) Buying a company in Turkey—or buying shares in a Turkish company—can be a great opportunity, but it can also be risky if you rely only on financial statements or informal promises. In Turkish practice, many deal problems come from “hidden” legal issues: unpaid […]
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Sooner or later, every business faces a strategic question: continue, restructure, sell—or exit. In Turkey, exiting a company is not “just closing the doors.” The legal route you choose—voluntary liquidation, bankruptcy, or concordat—has different consequences for shareholders, managers/directors, creditors, and ongoing contracts. This article explains company liquidation and insolvency processes in Turkey in a practical, […]
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Directors’ and Managers’ Liability Under the Turkish Commercial Code: What You Need to Know When foreigners set up a company in Turkey, they often focus on incorporation, banking, and taxes—but overlook one of the most important risk topics: management liability. Under the Turkish Commercial Code (TCC), company managers and directors may be held liable for […]
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If you’re planning company formation in Turkey, the two questions you will ask first are simple: How much does it cost? and How long does it take? The challenge is that the real answer depends on your company type (LLC vs JSC), your shareholder structure (foreign individual vs foreign entity), your office setup, and how […]
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If you want to set up a business in Turkey, one of the first—and most important—legal decisions is choosing the right company type. In practice, foreign founders most often compare a Limited Liability Company (Ltd. Şti.) and a Joint-Stock Company (A.Ş.). Both structures can be used by foreign investors, but they differ in governance, flexibility, […]
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Setting up a company in Turkey can be a strong entry point into a fast-moving market that connects Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Yet for many foreign founders and investors, the biggest challenge is not the business idea—it’s the company formation process in Turkey itself. Small procedural mistakes can trigger long delays at […]
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