A foreign investor purchasing a minority stake in a Turkish company should not focus only on the percentage of shares being acquired. A minority shareholder may own a valuable part of the company but still have limited influence over management, financing, dividends or major business decisions. For this reason, minority investor protection should be planned […]
Foreign investors do not need to acquire 100% of a Turkish company. They may purchase a minority share and become a partner with the existing shareholders. Türkiye’s foreign investment regime generally gives foreign investors the same rights and liabilities as domestic investors in company establishment and share transfers. However, purchasing a minority stake creates different […]
For many businesses, the most valuable assets are not buildings or machinery but trademarks, patents, software, websites and domain names. A foreign investor buying a Turkish company should therefore verify that these intellectual property and digital assets actually belong to the target company. 1. Check Trademark Ownership The company’s trademarks should be searched through the […]
Foreign investors buying an existing business in Turkey generally have two main options: buy the shares of the existing company or acquire the business/assets directly. Both structures are legally possible, but they create different risks. Foreign investors are generally subject to the same share-transfer rules as domestic investors in Turkey. 1. What Is a Share […]
Foreign investors buying shares in an existing Turkish company should carefully investigate the company’s historical debts before completing the transaction. Buying shares is different from establishing a new company. The legal entity continues to exist after the acquisition together with its existing tax debts, Social Security (SGK) liabilities, bank loans, commercial debts, lawsuits and contractual […]
Yes. Foreign investors can generally buy a restaurant or café business in Turkey. Under Turkey’s foreign direct investment framework, foreign investors are generally treated equally with Turkish investors. They may establish a Turkish company or acquire shares in an existing Turkish company. However, buying an operating restaurant involves more than simply purchasing the company or […]
Turkey offers significant opportunities for foreign investors who want to acquire an existing company rather than establish a new business. Under Turkey’s foreign investment framework, foreign investors are generally subject to the same rules as domestic investors, and the conditions for acquiring shares in Turkish companies are generally the same. However, buying an existing company […]
Foreign investors often ask whether purchasing a company in Turkey automatically gives them the right to work in the country. The short answer is no. Buying shares in a Turkish company does not automatically provide a work permit. If the foreign shareholder intends to actively manage or work for the company, a separate work permit […]
Turkey is an important manufacturing hub for investors seeking access to European, Middle Eastern and regional markets. Foreign investors may generally acquire shares in Turkish companies under the same basic rules applicable to domestic investors. Turkey’s Foreign Direct Investment Law is based on the principles of freedom of investment and equal treatment. However, purchasing an […]
Foreign investors considering the acquisition of a company or business in Turkey should not evaluate the transaction solely on the basis of the purchase price, turnover, assets or expected profitability. A company that appears profitable on paper may carry significant hidden liabilities. Tax debts, social security obligations, pending litigation, employee claims, regulatory problems, invalid licences, […]