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How Can Foreigners Establish a Company in Türkiye? 2026 Updated Guide

How Can Foreigners Establish a Company in Türkiye? 2026 Updated Guide

  The number of foreigners seeking to invest in Türkiye, conduct commercial activities, or establish a business is increasing every day. Under Turkish law, foreign individuals and legal entities are generally permitted to establish companies in Türkiye, and the company formation process is largely similar to the system applicable to Turkish citizens. However, additional matters must be considered when foreigners establish a company in Türkiye, including passports, tax identification numbers, documents relating to foreign shareholders, apostille and notarization procedures, and, where a foreign shareholder will actively work in Türkiye, work permit requirements. For this reason, before establishing a company, foreign investors should assess not only the type of company they intend to establish but also the required incorporation documents, capital structure, work permit requirements, residence status, and post-incorporation obligations as a whole.   In this article, we address the most frequently asked questions regarding company formation by foreigners in Türkiye, including how foreigners can establish a company in Türkiye, which documents are required for a company with foreign..

From What Date Can a Rent Determination Lawsuit Be Filed Under Article 344/3 of the Turkish Code of Obligations (TCO) If the Parties Have Executed a Supplementary Agreement on the Rent Amount?

From What Date Can a Rent Determination Lawsuit Be Filed Under Article 344/3 of the Turkish Code of Obligations (TCO) If the Parties Have Executed a Supplementary Agreement on the Rent Amount?

As Uzunpınar & Tüfek International Law Office, we provide comprehensive legal consultancy and litigation services in disputes arising from tenancy law. In particular, in rent determination lawsuits filed pursuant to Article 344/3 of the Turkish Code of Obligations, determining whether the tenancy relationship has exceeded the five-year period and assessing the effect of subsequent rent adjustment agreements on this period are of critical importance. In practice, disputes frequently arise regarding whether additional protocols or subsequently executed agreements between the parties restart the statutory five-year period. In this article, we examine the legal consequences of supplementary agreements increasing the rent amount, the circumstances under which a subsequent agreement may be considered a new lease agreement, the evaluation of comparable market rental values, and the current case law of the Court of Cassation and Regional Courts of Appeal. We also discuss from which date a rent determination action may be filed under Article 344/3 of the Turkish Code of Obligations...

Rental Assistance and Other Supports Provided Under Urban Transformation

Rental Assistance and Other Supports Provided Under Urban Transformation

As Uzunpınar & Tüfek International Law Office, we provide legal consultancy services to our clients regarding rental assistance, interest subsidies, and financing opportunities available to rights holders within the scope of urban transformation processes carried out under Law No. 6306. In order to encourage the redevelopment of buildings classified as risky structures, the legislation provides various financial support mechanisms, including rental assistance for property owners and, under certain conditions, tenants, assessment loans for risk determination procedures, demolition loans for the removal of risky buildings, construction loans for reconstruction projects, and interest subsidies for bank loans. Furthermore, tenants and holders of limited real rights who meet the statutory requirements may also benefit from housing or workplace allocations. In this article, we briefly examine the scope of these financial support mechanisms, the application requirements, and the key practical considerations arising within the urban transformation process...

Administrative Termination of a Construction Contract in Urban Transformation Projects

Administrative Termination of a Construction Contract in Urban Transformation Projects

As Uzunpınar & Tüfek International Law Firm, we provide comprehensive and professional legal services to our clients in matters concerning the administrative termination of construction agreements, which frequently arise in practice within the scope of urban transformation law, construction law, and real estate law disputes. Particularly in urban transformation projects carried out under Law No. 6306 on the Transformation of Areas Under Disaster Risk, the termination of construction agreements due to a contractor’s failure to fulfill its contractual obligations may lead to significant legal consequences for property owners, contractors, and public authorities alike. Accordingly, it is of utmost importance that the legal conditions for termination are properly assessed, that the application process is conducted in compliance with the relevant legal requirements, and that any resulting disputes are managed effectively. In this article, we will examine in detail the conditions under which a construction agreement may be terminated by the administration pursuant to Law No. 6306, the applicable application procedure, the calculation of the relevant statutory periods, and the legal i..

What is an Inheritance Contract? How is it Made? Validity Requirements and Annulment

What is an Inheritance Contract? How is it Made? Validity Requirements and Annulment

An inheritance contract is a specific legal transaction through which the deceased regulates the disposition of their estate to take effect after death by means of a mutual and binding agreement, rather than a unilateral declaration of intent...

Fraudulent Inheritance Lawsuit

Fraudulent Inheritance Lawsuit

Fraudulent inheritance (muris muvazaası) lawsuits are of great importance within inheritance law for protecting the rights of heirs. These lawsuits aim to determine when the deceased’s assets were disposed of contrary to their true intent and to render transactions that resulted in unjust enrichment invalid. As Uzunpınar & Tüfek International Law Firm, our experienced team carefully manages every stage of the legal process in fraudulent inheritance lawsuits, ensuring that your heirs’ rights are fully protected...

Documents Required For Turkish Citizenship Application

Documents Required For Turkish Citizenship Application

The Turkish citizenship application process is a procedure that is conducted meticulously before administrative authorities and in which proper documentation is of great importance. In order for the application to be duly evaluated, the requested documents must be submitted in a complete, up-to-date, and legally compliant manner. Therefore, the documents required for applying for Turkish citizenship must be carefully determined according to the type and legal basis of the application and must be properly prepared from the very beginning of the process...

Corporate Law

Corporate Law

  Corporate law goes far beyond company formation — it covers every stage from incorporation to liquidation...