Company Formation in Turkey for Foreign Investors

Turkius Law and its founder, Attorney Fatma Karakülah, offer comprehensive and reliable legal consultancy services to entrepreneurs, investors, and organizations looking to establish companies in Turkey from abroad. To help you operate successfully in Turkey’s dynamic business environment, professional guidance is provided at every stage of the company formation process.

The establishment of joint-stock companies, limited liability companies, and sole proprietorships is meticulously managed, while branch office openings in Turkey for foreign-based companies are also supported legally. Expert consultancy is offered on the legal structuring of corporate entities, preparation of internal procedures, drafting of shareholders’ agreements among partners, defining roles and responsibilities, and preparing legally binding documents to secure these arrangements.

Additionally, legal advisory services related to ISO standards help companies comply with international quality and management norms, ensuring both regulatory compliance and sustainable business processes.

Within investment and collaboration models, Turkius Law specializes in the formation of partnerships such as joint ventures and consortiums; preparation and monitoring of ordinary partnership agreements are also provided. This enables international clients aiming to establish their corporate structures in the Turkish market to benefit from legally secure and sustainable solutions.

Through our offices located in Istanbul, Turkey, and Cologne, Germany, as well as trusted partners in Switzerland, we deliver seamless and efficient support for cross-border judicial processes.

Thanks to Attorney Fatma Karakülah’s membership in an extensive international legal network, Turkius Law offers comprehensive consultancy and representation services in over 70 countries for cross-border investments and legal matters between Switzerland and Turkey.

Attorney Fatma Karakülah, residing in Istanbul and Cologne, frequently travels to Switzerland for business, offering clients both physical accessibility and cross-border legal solutions. This approach acts as a bridge between Switzerland and Turkey, ensuring that clients’ legal rights are protected to the highest standards.

Through our offices located in Istanbul, Turkey, and Cologne, Germany, as well as reliable partners in Switzerland, we deliver uninterrupted and efficient support for cross-border judicial processes.

Services

As Turkius Law & Mediation & IP Services, we provide high-quality, solution-oriented legal, mediation, intellectual property, and consultancy services in over 70 countries—primarily in Turkey, Germany, and Switzerland—through our international legal networks and collaboration with experienced and trusted local partners specialized in diverse legal fields.

To overcome the challenges posed by geographical distance, we work closely with a broad network of legal professionals possessing diverse areas of expertise in the jurisdictions we operate, enabling us to deliver swift, effective, and locally tailored solutions. We maintain a strong presence with our head office in Istanbul (Turkey), as well as offices in Zurich, St. Gallen, and Fribourg (Switzerland), and Cologne (Germany). In addition to meeting the local legal needs of clients abroad, we also offer comprehensive and professional legal support in matters related to Turkish law.

Contract Law

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts in both English and Turkish.

Corporate Law and Commercial Transactions

Company formation, commercial contracts, transactions, and litigation.

International Law and Investment Advisory

Reliable legal support for cross-border transactions, contracts, litigation, and foreign investments.

Construction Law and Real Estate Transactions

Property sales, international turnkey construction projects, and execution of EPC contracts.

Intellectual Property Law and Trademark & Industrial Design Registration

Trademark, design, patent and utility model registration, monitoring, and litigation before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office; IP-related contracts and disputes.

Information Technology and Telecommunications Law

Legal solutions in software, data protection, and electronic communications.

E-Commerce Law and Consumer Disputes

Compliance in e-commerce operations and resolution of consumer disputes.

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Court Decisions

Legal representation for the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in Turkey.

Data Protection and Compliance

Compliance and legal advisory services under KVKK and GDPR for your data processing activities.

Lease Law

Resolution of rental-related disputes including eviction, rent determination, and collection.

Immigration and Foreigners Law

Legal assistance for residence permits, work permits, and citizenship applications.

Labor Law and Social Security Law

Advisory on employment contracts, termination, compensation, and employer-employee relations.

Administrative Law

Litigation concerning administrative acts, full remedy actions, and public procurement disputes.

Litigation and Enforcement Proceedings

Efficient legal management of litigation and enforcement processes.

Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Assistance in both mandatory and voluntary mediation procedures.

Investment and Skilled Immigration Advisory in Germany

Company formation, residence permit applications, and EU Blue Card consultancy.

Additional Legal Services

Thanks to our participation in an international legal network, we offer comprehensive legal services in cooperation with our partners in over 70 countries.

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