Strategic Corporate Structuring in Turkey: LLC vs. JSC

A cinematic black and white view of a modern corporate law office desk in Maslak, Istanbul, featuring a legal document, a luxury fountain pen, and a tablet displaying the MERSIS registry interface, with skyscrapers in the background.

Turkey continues to serve as a high-value corridor for global trade, offering foreign investors 100% equity ownership and a modernized digital infrastructure. However, as of 2026, the Turkish legal landscape has become significantly more rigorous. Establishing a business is no longer just about registration; it is about navigating a complex matrix of statutory liabilities and […]

Company Formation in Türkiye: 2026 Legal Guide for Foreign Investors

Official legal document with a red wax seal representing company formation in Türkiye, with the Istanbul skyline in the background.

The Republic of Türkiye provides a highly regulated, strategically advantageous, and geographically critical environment for international investors. Positioned at the nexus of European, Middle Eastern, and Asian markets, the jurisdiction offers an advanced legal framework that fundamentally embraces the principle of national treatment. Under the Turkish Commercial Code (TCC) No. 6102 and the Foreign Direct […]

Corporate Law and Company Formation in Türkiye: 2026 Guide

The commercial and corporate legal infrastructure of the Republic of Türkiye represents a dynamic and highly sophisticated regulatory environment. As the nation continuously harmonizes its internal frameworks with international standards, the legal paradigms governing corporate entity formation, executive liability, tax compliance, and cross-border transactions have evolved into a complex ecosystem. This evolution is driven by […]

Streamline Your Turkish Company Formation

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Procedures for Establishing a Travel Agency

Introduction Entrepreneurs who wish to establish a travel agency must obtain a Travel Agency Operation Certificate and become a member of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB). Obtaining a Travel Agency Operation Certificate is a legal requirement in Turkey for travel agencies to operate, and this certificate is issued by the Ministry of Culture […]

Mediation in Title Deed Transactions

Introduction With the recent amendments introduced by Law No. 7445 and Law No. 7531, significant changes have been made to the Law on Mediation in Civil Disputes No. 6325. With these changes, disputes concerning the transfer of immovable property, the establishment of limited real rights over immovable property, the division of immovable property, and the […]

Are You Unable to Pay Your Debts? Restructure Them with Concordat

What is Concordat? Concordat is a legal process that individuals or companies struggling to pay their debts apply for in order to restructure their debts and avoid bankruptcy. Purpose Debt restructuring Prevention of bankruptcy Continuation of business operations Who Can Apply? Both companies and individuals can apply for concordat. Court The application is made to […]

Amendment Made to the Communiqué on Real Estate Investment Funds in Turkey

Summary The Capital Markets Board (SPK) has made certain amendments to the Communiqué on Real Estate Investment Funds (III-52.3) with the aim of facilitating the contribution of REIFs to housing production and simplifying application processes. The amendments entered into force on July 17, 2024. Key Amendments Project Real Estate Investment Funds: REIFs can now be […]