Does A Foreign-Owned Company Need A Physical Office In Turkey?

In today's globalized trade environment, many companies engage in commercial relations with other firms and conduct international trade.

Turkish competition enforcement has entered a phase in which the Authority's most consequential interventions increasingly arrive before, rather than after, a finding of infringement. This Summer 2026 edition covers eight developments spanning digital markets policy, merger remedies, physical access to retail infrastructure, labour market information exchange, AI distribution channels, procedural cooperation obligations and the transition between fining regimes.

Oracle Corporation, the American technology giant, agreed to pay the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") $22.9 million as the result of the investigation to resolve charges...

Kambiyo senetleri; poliçe, bono ve çekten oluşan, ticaret hayatında önemli bir yere sahip kıymetli evrak türleridir. Bu senetler, alacakların güvence altına alınması, ticari işlemlerin hızlandırılması ve ekonomik dolaşımın kolaylaştırılması bakımından büyük işlev görmektedir. Türk hukukunda kambiyo senetleri, 6102 sayılı Türk Ticaret Kanunu’nda (“TTK”) poliçe, bono ve çek olmak üzere üç ayrı başlık altında düzenlenmiştir.

One of the economic purposes of joint stock companies is to generate profits through their business activities and to distribute such profits among their shareholders in accordance with the rules stipulated by law and the articles of association.

This article examines the establishment and continuing management of a foreign business presence in Türkiye. It compares subsidiaries, branches and liaison offices, and considers capital, corporate documentation, governance, representative authority, investment reporting, work authorisation and data protection. Judicial decisions concerning corporate organisation and management duties are considered in their relevant context. The analysis argues that the choice of vehicle should follow the proposed activity, ownership arrangements and expected life of the investment. Effective legal preparation connects incorporation with the company's subsequent compliance, financing, decision-making and exit arrangements rather than treating registration as the final objective.

The Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (“CMB” or the “Board”), through its principle decision No. i-SPK.15.2 (dated 03.09.2026 and numbered 54/1614) (“Resolution”), has lowered to 3% the minimum shareholding disclosure threshold under the Material Events Disclosure Commu-niqué No. II-15.1 (“Communiqué”). The Reso-lution will apply as from the end of the day on 11.09.2026.

Turkey's e-commerce sector achieved a historic milestone in 2025, with transaction volume reaching 4.57 trillion TL—a 52.2% year-over-year increase. The Ministry of Trade's comprehensive report reveals how artificial intelligence integration, quick commerce models, and sustainability initiatives are reshaping consumer behavior and business operations.

Serbest fonlar başta olmak üzere yatırım fonlarının fiili dolaşımdaki pay oranı düşük şirketlerde oluşturdukları yoğunlaşma sebebiyle piyasada oluşan yapısal risklerin giderilmesi amacıyla SPK, hem bu oranın hesaplanmasına ilişkin kuralları hem de yatırım fonlarının yatırım sınırlamalarını yeniden ve detaylı şekilde düzenlemiştir. Bu yazıda özellikle fiili dolaşımdaki pay oranına ilişkin değerlendirmelerimize yer verilmiştir.

Within the scope of the European Green Deal, which constitutes one of the key elements of the European Union’s (“EU”) policies to combat climate change, the EU aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve a climate-neutral economy by 2050.

In today's globalized trade environment, many companies engage in commercial relations with other firms and conduct international trade.

The Turkish citizenship by investment program has become a leading choice for investors and families seeking stability, mobility, and a second passport in a culturally familiar environment.

Turkey's Private Pension System (BES) offers foreign investors a unique pathway to citizenship through a USD 500,000 contribution held for three years. Unlike real estate or bank deposits, this route provides investment flexibility across multiple fund types including equities, precious metals, and money market instruments. How does this managed portfolio approach compare to other citizenship investment options, and what are the key requirements and risks investors should understand?

The amendments introduced by Law No. 7578 have significantly changed maternity-related leave rights under the Turkish Labor Code by extending postnatal maternity leave from 8 weeks to 16 weeks and increasing the total maternity leave period to 24 weeks.

Foreign investors seeking Turkish citizenship through real estate must navigate both property law and immigration requirements. Understanding the USD 400,000 minimum investment threshold, eligible property types, payment documentation requirements, and the three-year holding restriction is essential before committing capital to a qualifying transaction.

Toplu işten çıkarma (kanuni adıyla toplu işçi çıkarma), yalnızca bir insan kaynakları kararı değil; işverenin ağır prosedürel yükümlülükler üstlendiği, ihlal edilmesi halinde idari ve hukuki sonuçlar doğurabilen ve işçiler için özel güvenceler içeren bir hukuki rejimdir. 4857 sayılı İş Kanunu’nun 29. maddesi bu süreci belirli eşik sayılar, bildirim zorunlulukları ve bekleme süreleriyle çerçeveler. Dolayısıyla toplu işçi çıkarma kararı alınmadan önce yasal koşulların titizlikle değerlendirilmesi gerekir.

Foreign investors can qualify for Turkish citizenship by depositing at least USD 500,000 in the Turkish banking system for three years. This route offers a straightforward alternative to real estate investment, allowing qualifying capital to generate interest during the holding period while navigating Turkey's high-interest-rate environment and currency considerations.

Foreign nationals can acquire property in Turkey, but the transaction requires careful legal assessment beyond commercial considerations. Title restrictions, construction irregularities, ownership disputes and payment documentation issues can materially affect the investment, particularly when the acquisition is connected with citizenship eligibility or completed through representatives.

Employment disputes in Turkey are not merely matters of wage payment; they form part of a multi-layered system of legal protections extending from the Constitution and international conventions to employment legislation and Court of Cassation case law.

The Law No. 7550 on the Enforcement of Criminal and Security Measures and on Amendments to Certain Laws—commonly referred to by the public as the "10th Judicial Reform Package"—was published in the Official Gazette dated June 4, 2025, No. 32920 (1st Repeated Issue)