Investments Abroad

Company Formation, Real Estate Acquisition and Legal Advisory Commercial Investments Services Abroad for Turkish Investors and Individuals

Establishing a company abroad, acquiring real estate, and making commercial investments bring complex legal, tax, and commercial challenges alongside growth opportunities. Whether acquiring residential or investment properties or establishing a company – different corporate structures (such as GmbH, Ltd, SRL etc.), local legal requirements, tax regulations, and commercial law provisions can create unforeseen risks without experienced legal guidance. Poorly structured investments can result in financial liabilities and operational problems.

We support Turkish investors in setting up companies and making commercial investments abroad in coordination with the Schindhelm Alliance offices in the respective country. Advice on the law of the target country is provided by the Schindhelm Alliance office there, while the legal matters on the Turkish side and the coordination of the project are handled from Istanbul. From formation to due diligence and operational support, we accompany you at every stage.

Our aim is to support Turkish investors in establishing their companies abroad in a suitable legal structure and in securing their commercial investments from a legal perspective. By coordinating communication between Turkey and the target country from Istanbul, we aim to reduce the impact of cultural and linguistic differences on the process.

Our Services for Turkish Investors

• Company Formation and Structuring – Determining the suitable legal form in the target country (GmbH, Ltd, SRL, etc.), completing the formation, commercial register entries, shareholder agreements, articles of association and setting up the management structure, in coordination with the respective country office.
• Holding and Group Structuring – Establishing holding structures for multi-country operations, structuring parent-subsidiary relationships and setting up the group structure.
• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) – Legal support in identifying target companies, valuation, negotiation, share transfers and post-acquisition integration.
• Commercial Investment and Business Development Support – Market entry strategies, local business partnerships, franchise agreements, distribution contracts, and establishment of the legal infrastructure for commercial operations.
• Tax Matters – Tax questions on the Turkish side are handled in coordination with Turkish tax advisers, and tax questions in the target country with advisers there.
• Due Diligence and Risk Analysis – Reviews of target companies and legal risk assessments to support informed investment decisions.
• Contract Management and Negotiations – Preparation, negotiation, and legal review of shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, supply chain agreements, licensing agreements, and all commercial documentation.
• Intellectual Property Rights and Trademark Protection – Legal support with international coordination for trademark registrations, patent applications, copyrights, and trade secret protection.
• Real Estate Investments and Acquisitions – Legal support for private investors acquiring apartments, villas and holiday homes, and for commercial investors acquiring offices, retail space, hotels and production facilities, including contract management, title review, notarial formalities and transfer.
• Bank Account and Financing Coordination – Legal advisory and coordination services in connection with the opning of business accounts, credit structuring, investment financing, and banking transactions.
• Employment Law and Employee Transfer – Legal support in the recruitment of executives and employees, employment contracts, work permits, and international staff transfers.
• Investor Visa and Residence Permit Coordination – Support with residence applications connected to company formation, investor visa procedures and family reunification, in coordination with the Schindhelm Alliance offices in the respective country.
• Incentive and Grant Programme Advice – Support with applications for and implementation of investment incentives, regional support programmes and other public support.
• Operational Legal Support and Compliance – Ongoing legal advice on business operations, local compliance, employment law and commercial law.
• International Debt Collection – Legal pursuit of claims of Turkish companies and individuals against customers, business partners or debtors abroad, including pre-action reminders, court and enforcement proceedings.
• Dispute Resolution – Support in commercial disputes, shareholder disputes and cross-border conflicts in mediation and court proceedings, in coordination with the respective country offices.

Schindhelm Alliance – International Network

Through the international network of the Schindhelm Alliance, we have access to local expertise in European countries and in the Asia-Pacific region.

The current list of Schindhelm Alliance offices is available at schindhelm.com.

Each Schindhelm Alliance office advises on the law and business practice of its country. Regular communication between our team in Turkey and these offices helps ensure that the different stages of the investment are aligned.

Our Focus Areas – Essential Legal Services for Turkish Investors

• Company Formation Abroad
• Holding Structuring and Group Company Management
• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
• Commercial Investment and Business Development Advisory
• Pre-Investment Due Diligence
• Shareholder and Commercial Contract Management
• Intellectual Property and Trademark Protection Strategies
• Acquisition of Private and Commercial Real Estate
• Incentive and Grant Programs Advisory
• Investor Visa and Residence Permit Procedures
• Operational Legal Support and Compliance
• International Debt Collection and Recovery
• Dispute Resolution
• Coordination with Schindhelm Alliance Offices