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The duration depends on the size of the target company, the volume of documents, and the scope of the review. While a focused review can be completed in a few weeks, broad-scope transactions may take longer. A well-organised and complete data room speeds up the process significantly.

In a share transfer, the company's shares change hands and the buyer acquires the company together with all of its rights and obligations. In an asset transfer, by contrast, only selected assets and liabilities are transferred; this method may be preferred in order to avoid unwanted liabilities. Which one is appropriate is determined jointly, in line with the commercial and tax objectives of the transaction.

A holding structure makes it easier to manage several companies under a single roof, to organise ownership relationships, and to segregate risk among the companies. It can also streamline decision-making and financing processes at the group level. However, because each structure has its own legal and tax consequences, the arrangement must be designed to fit the company.

While the scope is shaped by the transaction, it typically covers the company's incorporation and shareholding structure, contracts, ongoing and potential litigation, intellectual property rights, and regulatory compliance. Where necessary, employment law, data protection, and administrative permits are also added to the review. The priority areas are determined jointly according to the nature of the transaction.

No; the purpose of due diligence is not to block the transaction but to enable the party to make an informed decision. Many of the identified risks can be managed through price adjustments, additional representations, or closing conditions. The report helps the transaction take on a safer and more balanced structure.

A red flag report is a document that presents the critical risks identified during the review in a summarised and prioritised form. Its purpose is to enable the transaction team to quickly see the most important issues and make decisions. Matters capable of halting the transaction and risks that can be managed in negotiation are shown separately.

Once the company is established, ongoing obligations relating to the trade registry, tax, social security, and sector-specific legislation come into play. In addition, there may be certain notification and reporting requirements concerning foreign investments. We map out these obligations from the outset and guide the investor throughout the compliance process.

A capital increase involves certain stages, such as a general assembly resolution, an amendment to the articles of association, and registration with the trade registry. It can be carried out through various methods, such as contributing cash capital or adding internal resources to the capital. We prepare each step of the process and ensure that the resolutions and the registration comply with the legislation.

Restructuring arises in response to needs such as growth, new investment, intra-group simplification, generational succession, or the segregation of risk. Restructuring becomes valuable when the existing structure no longer meets the company's current objectives. We determine the most suitable approach together, according to the nature of the need.

In transactions between Türkiye and the DACH region, we follow an integrated approach that considers Turkish law and the relevant foreign law together. With our İstanbul, Berlin, and Kyrenia offices and our multilingual team, we ensure that the parties speak the same language. In this way, matters such as the applicable law, the competent court, and arbitration are clarified from the outset.

In a conversion of company type, the company transforms into another company type — for example, from a limited liability company into a joint-stock company — while preserving its legal personality. In a division, the company's assets and operations are transferred, in whole or in part, to other companies. Both are transactions governed by Law No. 6102 (Turkish Commercial Code) and serve different purposes.

The suitable structure varies according to the size of the investment, the field of activity, and the investor's objectives. An independent capital company, a branch, or a liaison office intended solely for representation each meets different needs. We assess the legal and tax consequences of each option and determine the most suitable model for you together.

A data room is a mostly digital environment where the documents belonging to the target company are presented in an organised manner for review. Documents collected in line with the request list are made accessible here and reviewed under confidentiality. A well-designed data room both speeds up the review and ensures the traceability of the findings.

As a rule, foreign investment legislation allows the transfer abroad of profits, dividends, and sales proceeds. These transfers are carried out in compliance with the relevant banking and tax regulations. When we set up the investment structure, we also plan these exit and transfer mechanisms from the outset.

Yes; as a rule, Turkish legislation treats foreign investors on an equal footing with domestic investors and permits foreigners to establish companies. A company with foreign capital can be established through the same procedures as a domestic company. Only in certain regulated sectors may special permits or restrictions apply.

Yes; the Turkish Commercial Code sets out provisions for the protection of creditors in transactions such as conversion of company type, division, and capital reduction. Certain notification, announcement, and security mechanisms may come into play in these transactions. As we design the process, we take these protective rules into account from the outset and ensure compliance.

Türkiye offers various incentive mechanisms depending on the sector, region, and scale of the investment. To benefit from these supports, the investment must be documented within the appropriate scope and the necessary applications must be made. We assess which incentives your investment qualifies for and guide you through the application process.