Company Formation
Entity selection, articles of association, incorporation documents, trade-registry filings and coordination of tax and corporate-registration steps.
Corporate Legal Consultancy
Corporate decisions should be legally sound and commercially workable
Companies operating in Turkey must comply with the Turkish Commercial Code, their articles of association, trade-registry requirements and sector-specific obligations. Failures in corporate procedure can invalidate decisions, create shareholder conflict or expose directors and managers to personal liability.
Alfa Law supports Turkish and foreign-owned companies with governance, shareholder relations, statutory meetings, board decisions, capital changes, restructuring, acquisitions and ongoing corporate compliance. Our advice considers both the formal legal rules and the practical needs of the business.
We also assist foreign investors entering the Turkish market, acquiring an existing company or participating in a joint venture. Each transaction is reviewed from a corporate, contractual, regulatory and risk-management perspective.
Our Corporate Law Services
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Comprehensive legal support for companies and investors
Alfa Law advises on corporate structure, governance, ownership changes, investments, compliance and disputes involving companies established or operating in Turkey.
Corporate Governance
Board and general assembly processes, internal authority rules, signature powers, resolutions, statutory books and governance procedures.
Corporate Compliance
Ongoing review of statutory obligations, corporate records, reporting duties and risk areas under Turkish company legislation.
Share Transfers
Preparation and review of share-sale documentation, corporate approvals, trade-registry steps and post-closing ownership records.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Legal structuring, due diligence, transaction documents, negotiations, approvals, closing and post-transaction integration support.
Joint Ventures
Joint-venture agreements, shareholder protections, governance models, reserved matters, funding duties, exit rights and deadlock mechanisms.
Venture Capital and Investment
Equity participation, term sheets, investment agreements, convertible structures, investor protections and founder obligations.
Shareholder Disputes
Minority-rights protection, dividend claims, invalid corporate resolutions, management conflicts, removal actions and dissolution proceedings.
Director Liability
Advice on directors’ duties, personal exposure, conflicts of interest, misuse of corporate assets, misrepresentation and fraud-related claims.
Why Choose Alfa Law
Corporate advice aligned with ownership, control and growth objectives
Corporate law decisions affect control, liability, financing, investor confidence and long-term business continuity. Alfa Law provides practical advice designed to protect the company while preserving commercial flexibility.
- English-language legal support for foreign shareholders
- Experience with Turkish LTD and A.Ş. structures
- Governance-focused and transaction-aware advice
- Tailored shareholder and investment documentation
- Support through negotiations, approvals and closing
- Proactive identification of director and shareholder risk
- Clear communication with international stakeholders
Company Structures in Turkey
Limited company or joint stock company?
The appropriate entity depends on ownership, investment plans, transferability, governance requirements and the intended scale of the business.
| Corporate Feature | Limited Liability Company — LTD | Joint Stock Company — A.Ş. |
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| Typical Use | Closely held businesses, subsidiaries and owner-managed companies. | Larger enterprises, investment structures and businesses planning multiple financing rounds. |
| Ownership Structure | One or more shareholders with comparatively close ownership control. | Flexible shareholding structure suitable for broader participation. |
| Management | Managed by one or more managers. | Managed by a board of directors. |
| Share Transfers | May require additional formalities and corporate approvals. | Generally offers more flexible share-transfer mechanics, subject to the articles and applicable law. |
| Investment Suitability | Often suitable for small and medium-sized operations. | Frequently preferred for venture-capital, institutional and strategic investment structures. |
| Governance | Usually simpler, but still subject to statutory corporate duties. | More formal governance and board procedures. |
Foreign Investment and Corporate Transactions
Legal support for acquiring, investing in or restructuring a Turkish company
Foreign investment may involve a new incorporation, share acquisition, capital contribution, joint venture or group restructuring. Each route has different implications for ownership, control, liability and exit.
Alfa Law coordinates the corporate legal work required to assess the target, structure the investment, negotiate the documentation and complete the necessary approvals and registrations.
- Term sheets and letters of intent
- Legal due diligence
- Share purchase and subscription agreements
- Shareholder and joint-venture agreements
- Capital increases and investment closings
- Corporate approvals and registry procedures
- Representations, warranties and indemnities
- Post-closing corporate implementation
Industries We Serve
Corporate legal services across key sectors
Real Estate and Construction
Developers, investors, contractors, property-holding companies and project vehicles.
Tourism and Hospitality
Hotels, travel businesses, hospitality groups, management companies and tourism investors.
Technology and Startups
Founders, software companies, technology ventures, angel investors and venture-capital participants.
Manufacturing
Industrial companies, production facilities, suppliers and foreign-owned manufacturing subsidiaries.
International Trade
Importers, exporters, distributors, cross-border groups and regional operating companies.
Maritime and Yachting
Ship and yacht businesses, management companies, charter structures and maritime investors.
Our Working Process
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A structured corporate-law workflow
Corporate Assessment
We review the company structure, ownership, documents, regulatory position and business objective.
Legal Structuring
We identify the appropriate corporate route, approvals, protections and implementation sequence.
Documentation
We prepare resolutions, agreements, filings, corporate records and transaction documents.
Implementation
We manage signatures, registry procedures, closing steps and ongoing corporate compliance.
Corporate law services for foreign-owned and Turkish companies
Alfa Law provides corporate law services in Turkey for investors, shareholders, directors, founders and companies. Our practice covers company formation, governance, compliance, share transfers, capital changes, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and shareholder disputes.
Corporate matters often require precise procedural compliance. A decision may be commercially sensible but legally vulnerable if the meeting, resolution, notice, voting or registration requirements are not properly completed.
Corporate governance under the Turkish Commercial Code
The Turkish Commercial Code regulates company organs, shareholder rights, director duties, capital, financial reporting, general assemblies, board decisions and structural changes. The applicable procedure depends on the entity type and the company’s articles of association.
Alfa Law helps companies maintain valid corporate records, implement decisions and reduce the risk of later challenges by shareholders, creditors or regulators.
Corporate legal support for foreign investors
Foreign investors may establish a new company, acquire shares in an existing business or enter a joint venture with a Turkish partner. Each structure should address decision-making, funding, profit distribution, management control, transfer restrictions and exit rights.
We provide English-language legal support and coordinate the corporate steps required for investments and ownership changes in Turkey.
Shareholder agreements and minority-rights protection
Shareholder agreements can define governance rights, reserved matters, voting arrangements, transfer restrictions, pre-emption rights, tag-along and drag-along rights, non-compete duties, deadlock mechanisms and exit procedures.
When disputes arise, Alfa Law advises on access to information, dividend rights, invalid resolutions, removal of directors, misuse of company assets, compensation and dissolution remedies.
Director liability and corporate fraud
Directors and managers may face personal exposure where they breach statutory or fiduciary duties, misuse company assets, make misleading representations or fail to comply with mandatory obligations. Some conduct may also create criminal-law consequences.
Early legal analysis is important in preserving evidence, protecting company assets and choosing the appropriate civil, corporate or criminal strategy.
Corporate lawyer in Antalya
Alfa Law assists companies and foreign investors in Antalya and throughout Turkey. Antalya’s economy includes tourism, real estate, construction, international trade, technology and maritime activity, all of which regularly require company-law and investment support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Corporate law in Turkey: common questions
A corporate lawyer advises companies, shareholders and directors on formation, governance, ownership changes, investments, restructuring, compliance and corporate disputes.
Foreign investors may generally establish or acquire companies in Turkey, subject to the applicable registration, sector and regulatory requirements.
The structures differ in governance, share-transfer mechanics, investment suitability and procedural requirements. The appropriate option depends on the business and ownership plan.
Yes. We assist with due diligence, transaction structuring, share-purchase documents, corporate approvals, closing and trade-registry implementation.
Minority shareholders may have statutory and contractual rights concerning information, meetings, dividends, invalid resolutions, management liability and certain judicial remedies.
Directors and managers may face personal liability in specific circumstances, including breaches of statutory duties, misconduct, misuse of assets or non-compliance with mandatory obligations.
Need Corporate Legal Support?
Protect your company, investment and shareholder rights
Contact Alfa Law for company formation, governance, share transfers, investment transactions, restructuring or corporate disputes in Turkey.
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