From formation to governance, the secure architecture of your corporate structure.
In the formation, management and restructuring of companies, associations and foundations; we provide single-source legal counsel across every process, from shareholder relations to corporate governance.
The solid foundations of corporate structure
An organisation's legal structure is the framework that defines its shareholding relationships, decision-making mechanisms and limits of liability. Well-crafted articles of association and a sound governance structure are the most powerful tools for growth and for preventing disputes.
For every legal entity — from joint-stock and limited liability companies to associations and foundations — we produce workable solutions on formation, capital structure, share transfers and corporate-body resolutions, fully compliant with the Turkish Commercial Code and related legislation.
Services We Offer in This Area
Holistic support at every stage of the corporate life cycle, from formation to liquidation.
Balance Agreements Between Partners
Balance of power among family members and partners: voting agreements, share transfer restrictions, deadlock solutions, and exit mechanisms.
Explore →Inheritance & Will Planning
Succession planning that also covers company shares: the will, the inheritance contract, the balance of reserved portions, and coordination of Turkish-German inheritance law.
Explore →Post-Closing & Integration
The first 100 days after the deal closes: transfer mechanics, earn-out and indemnity tracking, contract and permit transitions, and the legal integration of the two companies.
Explore →Employment Restructuring
Employment-law planning for organisational change, post-merger integration and downsizing: the collective dismissal procedure, transfer of the workplace, and managing the transition.
Explore →Settlement & Outcome Management
Assessing settlement, effective remorse and alternative resolutions in criminal files together with their commercial outcome; the corporate closure of the result.
Explore →Search & Seizure Response
Protecting rights at the moment of a search, seizure or on-site inspection at the company: authority verification, accompaniment, discipline over the official record and post-event strategy.
Explore →A perspective that aligns corporate structure with commercial objectives
A company's legal structure cannot be considered apart from its commercial strategy. We design shareholding relationships together with their tax and competition dimensions, and with our team versed in Turkish and German legal cultures we manage cross-border group structures from a single source.
- Deep expertise in joint-stock, limited liability and holding structures
- Design of cross-border group and subsidiary structures
- Balanced and workable agreements among shareholders
- Preventive advice on director liability
- Continuity with a single team from formation to liquidation
Related Areas
In most matters, corporate structuring is addressed together with the areas below.
Team in This Area
With our multilingual team of lawyers, well-versed in Turkish and German law, we are by your side.
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The choice depends on the amount of capital, the number of shareholders, the flexibility of share transfers, the aim of attracting investors, and the liability structure. A joint-stock company offers advantages in terms of ease of share transfer and institutionalisation, while a limited liability company offers a simpler structure. We determine the type best suited to your business model together.
Associations acquire legal personality upon filing their formation notice, whereas foundations are established by court decision and registration. We handle the preparation of the bylaws/foundation deed, the governance structure, the setup of a commercial enterprise, and regulatory compliance; we design a sustainable structure suited to your purpose.
A shareholders' agreement prevents disputes among partners by regulating in advance critical matters such as profit distribution, decision-making majorities, share-transfer restrictions, exit, and dispute resolution. A well-designed agreement is a partnership's most valuable insurance.
Foreign natural or legal persons may establish a company under the same conditions as Turkish citizens. Incorporating a joint-stock or limited liability company involves drafting the articles of association, subscribing capital, registering with the trade registry, and completing tax registration. We run the process end to end and structure the shareholding arrangement according to your objectives.
Board members are liable to the company, the shareholders, and the creditors within the scope of their duty of care and loyalty. Personal liability may arise for public debts and for negligent transactions. We structure decision-making processes and documentation so as to minimise these risks.
Choose the right legal partner in Corporate, Associations & Foundations Law.
Bring our experience across Türkiye and the DACH region to your side, with practical solutions tailored to your needs.