Legal Remedies for Foreign Investors Locked Out of a Turkish Company A foreign investor acquires 20%, 30% or even 49% of a Turkish company. At the beginning, the relationship appears straightforward. The investor is promised access to financial information, involvement in major decisions and perhaps a seat on the board of directors or a management […]
A Practical Legal Guide to Minority Shareholder Protection, Forced Exit and Squeeze-Out Rights in TürkiyeLast Updated: August 2026 A foreign investor may enter a Turkish company by purchasing 10%, 20%, 30% or even 49% of its shares while the founders or another investor continue to hold the majority. A common concern then arises: Can the […]
Shareholder Information Rights and Legal Remedies Under Turkish Corporate Law A foreign shareholder investing in a Turkish company may sometimes discover that acquiring shares is easier than obtaining information after the investment. Problems frequently arise where the majority shareholders or company managers control the accounting department, bank accounts and corporate records and begin excluding the […]
Foreign investors frequently acquire minority or majority shares in Turkish companies without taking an active role in the day-to-day management of the business. At first, the relationship between the shareholders may function smoothly. However, problems often arise when the foreign investor begins receiving incomplete financial information, cannot verify company expenses, suspects that money is being […]
Foreign Entrepreneurs, Sole Proprietorships, Branch Offices, Work Permits and Tax Risks in Türkiye Foreign entrepreneurs considering the Turkish market often begin with a practical question: Do I really need to establish a Turkish company to start doing business in Türkiye? The short answer is: Not necessarily. However, operating without a limited or joint stock company […]
Foreign companies considering entering the Turkish market do not always need to establish a subsidiary or branch immediately. Where the purpose is primarily to research the market, represent the foreign company, coordinate business contacts, supervise suppliers or establish a regional management function, a liaison office may provide a significantly lighter market-entry structure. However, the defining […]
A Practical Legal Guide for Foreign Companies Entering the Turkish Market Foreign companies planning to enter the Turkish market do not necessarily have to incorporate a new Turkish subsidiary. One of the most practical alternatives is to establish a branch office in Türkiye. Under Turkish law, a company incorporated abroad may establish and register a […]
Introduction: What Should Foreign Investors Check Before Investing in Turkey? Turkey offers foreign investors access to a large domestic market, a developed corporate and banking system, manufacturing infrastructure, technology companies, real estate opportunities and a strategic location connecting Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia and surrounding markets. From a legal perspective, Turkey generally welcomes foreign […]
Introduction: Starting a Business in Turkey Is Easy—Structuring It Correctly Is More Difficult Turkey provides a relatively open legal environment for foreign direct investment. International investors are generally subject to the principle of equal treatment and may establish the company forms available under the Turkish Commercial Code under substantially the same rules applicable to domestic […]
Introduction: What Residence Permit Can a Foreign Investor Obtain in Turkey? Foreign nationals who invest in Turkey have several possible routes to lawful residence, but there is no single immigration status called simply an “investor visa” that applies automatically to every person who buys property, establishes a company or transfers capital into Turkey. The correct […]