Investment & Business formation

Start and Grow Your Business in Türkiye

Türkiye offers foreign investors a strategic gateway between Europe and Asia, with a young workforce, growing consumer market, and increasingly favorable investment climate. But entering the Turkish market requires navigating a distinct legal and regulatory framework — from company formation to tax registration, from work permits to ongoing compliance.

At Yilmaz Attorneys, we guide foreign entrepreneurs and international businesses through every stage of establishing and operating in Türkiye. Whether you are registering your first company or restructuring an existing operation, our team ensures your business is built on solid legal ground.

Company Registration in Türkiye

Foreign nationals and foreign-owned entities can establish companies in Türkiye with relatively few restrictions. The most common structures include:

• Limited Liability Company (Limited Şirket / Ltd. Şti.) — The most popular choice for small to mid-sized businesses, offering flexibility and limited personal liability.

• Joint Stock Company (Anonim Şirket / A.Ş.) — Suitable for larger operations or businesses requiring formal corporate governance.

• Branch Office — Allows a foreign company to operate directly without creating a separate legal entity.

• Liaison Office — Permits market research and coordination without engaging in commercial transactions.

We handle the full registration process: drafting articles of association, obtaining tax identification numbers, registering with the Trade Registry, and coordinating with chambers of commerce.

Foreign Direct Investment

Türkiye's Foreign Direct Investment Law (No. 4875) provides equal treatment to foreign and domestic investors. Foreign investors can establish any type of company, acquire shares in existing Turkish companies, and freely transfer profits abroad. Certain sectors — including real estate, energy, mining, and media — have additional regulatory requirements.

We advise on:

• Investment structuring and entity selection

• Due diligence on acquisitions or partnerships

• Regulatory approvals and sector-specific permits

• Bilateral investment treaty protections

• Incentive programs and government grants

Mergers, Acquisitions & Joint Ventures

Whether you are acquiring a Turkish company, merging operations, or forming a joint venture with a local partner, we assist with:

• Legal and financial due diligence

• Share purchase and asset transfer agreements

• Competition Board filings where required

• Post-transaction integration and compliance

Corporate Governance & Compliance

Once operational, Turkish law imposes ongoing obligations — from annual general meetings to tax filings, employment law compliance to data protection. We provide continuing legal support including:

• Annual corporate document preparation and filing

• Board and shareholder meeting management

• Employment contracts and workplace compliance

• KVKK (Turkish Data Protection Law) compliance

• Commercial contract drafting and review

Why Work with Yilmaz Attorneys

We have spent over a decade helping foreign nationals navigate the Turkish legal system. Our investment practice combines cross-cultural experience with deep knowledge of Turkish commercial law. We communicate in English, understand international client expectations, and handle the bureaucratic processes that can otherwise slow your market entry.

If you are considering starting a business in Türkiye, expanding an existing operation, or investing in the Turkish market, contact us for a consultation.