The clause of “application to the court for the expulsion of a shareholder for just cause” in Article 621 of Turkish Commercial Code Numbered 6102, has been removed by the Constitutional Court judgment dated on 25.12.2025. The judgment was circuited in the Official Gazette dated March 17, 2026 and numbered 33199. It is available via here
This decision marks a significant turning point for corporate governance in Turkey, particularly for foreign investors. As a specialized english speaking lawyer in istanbul, we have observed that this ruling provides a much-needed exit strategy for partners trapped in structural stalemates.
Introduction
The clause of “application to the court for the expulsion of a shareholder for just cause” “Bir ortağın haklı sebepler dolayısıyla şirketten çıkarılması için mahkemeye başvurulması…in Turkish” in Article 621 of Turkish Commercial Code Numbered 6102, was annulled by the Constitutional Court judgment dated on 25.12.2025.