Paid for Shares in a Turkish Company but Never Became a Shareholder? Legal Remedies for Foreign Investors A foreign investor agrees to acquire shares in a Turkish company. The share purchase agreement is signed. The purchase price is transferred. The seller receives the money. But weeks or months later, the investor discovers that the shares […]
A Practical Legal Guide for Foreign Investors and International CompaniesLast Updated: August 2026 Yes. A foreign-owned company can purchase real estate in Türkiye, but the answer depends heavily on where the company is incorporated and how the ownership structure is organised. This distinction is critical. A company incorporated in Türkiye with foreign shareholders is legally […]
A Practical Legal Guide to Acquiring a Startup or Existing Company in Türkiye For foreign investors entering the Turkish market, establishing a new company is not the only option. A foreign individual, foreign corporation, investment fund or other eligible foreign investor may generally acquire shares in an existing Turkish startup and become a shareholder without […]
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 […]
Foreign companies planning to enter the Turkish market usually face an important structural question at the very beginning: Should the foreign company establish a branch office in Türkiye, or should it incorporate a separate Turkish subsidiary? Both structures allow a foreign investor to conduct commercial activities in Türkiye. However, they are fundamentally different in terms […]
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 […]