Foreign Investments
We offer end-to-end strategic legal counsel, advocacy and representation services to foreign investors who want to invest, establish a company, create a partnership structure or expand their commercial activities in Türkiye.
Holistic legal approach to investment processes in Türkiye
Çetin Law Firm handles all legal processes of foreign investors in Türkiye end-to-end. It offers solution-oriented consultancy in a wide range of areas, from company establishment to investment structure creation, from contracts to compliance with sectoral and general legislation, from permit and approval processes to operational support.
With our command of local regulations and our approach to international standards, we provide support in structuring investment decisions on the basis of legal security, foreseeing risks and implementing them in line with commercial goals.
Establishment of a Foreign Capital Company
Establishment of limited company, joint stock company and liaison office structures; trade registry registration, preparation of articles of association and fulfillment of foreign capital notification obligations to the Treasury.
Legal Planning of the Investment Structure
Designing the most appropriate capital structure according to the size of the investment, sector and exit strategy; Tax optimization within the framework of double taxation agreements and incentive legislation.
Partnership and Shareholder Agreements
Management, profit distribution and voting rights among shareholders; Contractual assurance of anti-dilution, pre-emption and bundled sales provisions and tag-along/drag-along mechanisms.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Management of legal, financial and operational due diligence processes; Follow-up of SPA and M&A negotiations, competition authority notifications and post-closing integration obligations.
Real Estate and Commercial Asset Investments
Real estate acquisition for foreign buyers, military restricted zone controls, title deed registration and establishment of REIT structures; Preparation of lease agreements and asset management documents.
Legislative Compliance and Permit Processes
Complete execution of applications for sector-specific activity licenses, foreign personnel work and residence permits, BRSA, CMB, EMRA and relevant regulatory bodies.
International Conventions
Preparation of multilateral trade, licensing and investment protection agreements; applicable law, choice of jurisdiction and recognition and enforcement of foreign court decisions in Türkiye.
Operational Legal Support
Preparation of supply, distribution and service contracts for the normal commercial activities of the company; Management of board decisions, general assembly processes and corporate governance documents.
Preventing Disputes
Proactively eliminating possible legal risks at the contract stage; Structuring arbitration clauses and managing mediation processes within the framework of ICC, ISTAC and UNCITRAL rules.
Pre-Investment Structuring
We design the most appropriate investment structure by evaluating your investment goals, sector dynamics and legal requirements together. We develop protective, efficient and sustainable solutions in the areas of company establishment, shareholder structure, financing models and incentive mechanisms and contractual assurance.
Post-Investment Legal Support
We will be with you at all stages of the investment. We contribute to the safe growth of your investment with legal support regarding contract management, regulatory compliance, permit and license processes, corporate governance and current commercial developments.
Get offers and legal evaluations from us about your investment processes in Türkiye.
Our expert team evaluates your investment goals and legal risks together. You can get information about our advocacy, consultancy and representation services on company establishment, investment structure, partnership agreements and compliance with legislation.