Corporate Law in Turkey
Foreign investors who establish or acquire companies in Turkey need ongoing corporate legal support — from board resolutions and shareholder agreements to regulatory compliance and restructuring. The Turkish Commercial Code imposes specific governance obligations on both limited liability companies (LTD) and joint stock companies (A.Ş.), and non-compliance can expose directors and shareholders to personal liability.
Antalya corporate lawyer Baris Erkan Celebi and his Antalya law firm advise international companies operating in Turkey on corporate governance, shareholder rights, structural changes, and cross-border corporate transactions through the TEN-Law European Network.
For initial company registration and entity selection, see: Company Formation in Turkey. For international tax structuring, see: Preventing Double Taxation.
How We Help Foreign Investors
Company Formation & Entity Selection
Choosing between LTD and A.Ş. structures, preparing articles of association, trade registry filings, and initial capital requirements for foreign investors. The Antalya company law firm handles the full registration process — from entity selection through tax registration. For a detailed comparison of company types, see: Which Type of Company to Register.
Company Formation Guide →Corporate Governance & Compliance
Board resolutions, general assembly procedures, annual reporting obligations, and compliance with the Turkish Commercial Code requirements for foreign-owned companies. Antalya corporate law firm Celebi Legal provides ongoing advisory to ensure directors and shareholders meet their statutory obligations — preventing personal liability exposure.
Corporate Advisory →Share Transfers & Restructuring
Legal management of share acquisitions, capital increases, mergers, demergers, and corporate restructuring under the Turkish Commercial Code. Includes due diligence, valuation coordination, and regulatory approvals. The Turkish attorney coordinates with counsel across jurisdictions for cross-border acquisitions.
Venture Capital →Shareholder Disputes & Minority Rights
Representation in disputes between shareholders — minority rights protection, dividend claims, removal of directors, and dissolution proceedings. Includes precautionary measures under the Turkish Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law and enforcement of shareholder agreements governed by the Turkish Code of Obligations.
Compensation Lawsuits →Cross-Border Transactions & Venture Capital
Legal structuring of foreign direct investment, equity participation agreements, and venture capital transactions. The Turkish law firm advises on regulatory approvals, capital transfer compliance, and investor rights protection. Cross-border coordination is managed through the TEN-Law European Network for multi-jurisdictional transactions.
Cross-Border Transactions →Corporate Fraud & Director Liability
When corporate disputes involve deliberate deception — falsified financials, diverted company assets, or misrepresentation to investors — the matter crosses from corporate law into criminal liability under TCK Art. 157–158. Antalya lawyer Baris Erkan Celebi pursues both criminal complaints and civil recovery through investment fraud proceedings.
Investment Fraud & Recovery →More About Corporate Law
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Baris Erkan Celebi is an English-speaking Turkish lawyer who exclusively represents foreign investors in Turkey. His law firm in Turkey specializes in providing international investors in Turkey with reliable legal counsel and personalized business solutions.
