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Liaison Office Setup in Turkey for Foreign Companies: Ministry Approval and Tax Exemptions Guide

Comprehensive legal guide on establishing a Liaison Office (İrtibat Bürosu / Representative Office) in Turkey for foreign companies: Foreign Direct Investment Law No. 4875, Ministry of Industry and Technology permit, strict non-commercial activity rule, 0% Corporate Tax, and 100% salary Income Tax exemption under ITL Art. 23/14.

Av. Yavuz Gönen
November 4, 2026
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Commercial LawCorporate LawCustoms Law
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Arbitration Clauses and Dispute Resolution in Commercial Contracts Between Russia and Turkey: ISTAC, ICAC, and Enforcement Guide

Comprehensive legal guide to drafting enforceable arbitration clauses in commercial contracts between Russia and Turkey: 1958 New York Convention, Turkish International Arbitration Law No. 4686, ISTAC vs. ICAC (MKAS), Russian APC Art. 248.1 sanction risks, and avoiding pathological clauses.

Av. Yavuz Gönen
November 2, 2026
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Corporate LawCommercial LawTax Law
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Joint-Stock Company (A.Ş.) vs. Limited Liability Company (Ltd. Şti.) in Turkey for Foreign Investors: Legal and Tax Comparison

Comprehensive legal and tax comparison of Joint-Stock Companies (Anonim Şirket - A.Ş.) and Limited Liability Companies (Limited Şirket - Ltd. Şti.) in Turkey for foreign investors: personal liability for tax/SGK debts (Law No. 6183 Art. 35), 0% capital gains tax exemption (ITL Art. 80), and share transfer rules.

Av. Yavuz Gönen
October 30, 2026
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Real Estate LawConstruction LawConsumer Law
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Buying Property from Land-Share Construction Projects in Turkey: Contract (APKİS) Termination and Advance Title Deed Risks

Legal guide for foreign and domestic buyers purchasing apartments from land-share (Kat Karşılığı / APKİS) construction projects in Turkey: Assignment of Claim (TCO Art. 183), retroactive contract termination (ex tunc), and Advance Title Deed (Avans Tapu) cancellation risks under TCC Art. 1023.

Av. Yavuz Gönen
October 28, 2026
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