Foreign Investments
We provide end to end strategic legal counsel, advocacy and representation services to foreign investors seeking to invest in Türkiye, establish companies, create partnership structures or expand commercial activities.
A holistic legal approach to investment processes in Türkiye
Cetin Attorney Partnership manages the legal processes of foreign investors in Türkiye on an end to end basis. We provide solution oriented advice across a broad range of matters, from company formation and investment structuring to contracts, sector specific and general regulatory compliance, permit and approval processes, and operational support.
With strong command of local regulation and an approach aligned with international standards, we help structure investment decisions on a secure legal basis, identify risks in advance and implement transactions in line with commercial objectives.
Formation of Foreign Capital Companies
Formation of limited liability companies, joint stock companies and liaison offices, trade registry filings, preparation of articles of association and fulfilment of foreign capital notification requirements before the Ministry of Treasury and Finance.
Legal Planning of the Investment Structure
Designing the most suitable capital structure in light of the size, sector and exit strategy of the investment, together with tax planning within the framework of double taxation treaties and incentive legislation.
Partnership and Shareholder Agreements
Regulation of management, profit distribution and voting rights among shareholders, together with contractual protection of anti dilution, pre emption, co sale, tag along and drag along mechanisms.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Management of legal, financial and operational due diligence, SPA and acquisition negotiations, competition authority filings and post closing integration obligations.
Real Estate and Commercial Asset Investment
Acquisition of real estate by foreign investors, military restricted zone reviews, title deed registration, establishment of real estate investment trust structures, and preparation of lease and asset management documentation.
Regulatory Compliance and Permit Processes
Full management of applications before sector specific regulators, including activity licences, work and residence permits for foreign personnel, and applications before the BRSA, CMB, EMRA and other relevant authorities.
International Agreements
Drafting of multilateral commercial agreements, licensing arrangements and investment protection agreements, together with advice on governing law, jurisdiction and recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments in Türkiye.
Operational Legal Support
Preparation of supply, distribution and service agreements for the company’s ordinary course commercial activities, together with management of board resolutions, general assembly procedures and corporate governance documentation.
Dispute Prevention
Identification and mitigation of legal risk at the contract stage, drafting of arbitration clauses and management of mediation processes under ICC, ISTAC and UNCITRAL rules.
Pre-Investment Structuring
We design the most suitable investment structure by evaluating your investment objectives, sector dynamics and legal requirements together. We develop protective, efficient and sustainable solutions in relation to company formation, shareholder arrangements, financing models, incentive mechanisms and contractual safeguards.
Post-Investment Legal Support
We remain alongside you throughout the life of the investment. We support the secure growth of your investment through legal advice on contract management, regulatory compliance, permit and licence processes, corporate governance and current commercial developments.
Receive a proposal and legal assessment for your investment processes in Türkiye.
Our team evaluates your investment objectives and legal risks together. You may contact us for information on our advocacy, legal counsel and representation services relating to company formation, investment structuring, shareholder arrangements and regulatory compliance.
