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.
Our experienced international legal team provides Turkish investors with comprehensive legal support throughout company formation and commercial investment processes abroad. Through our Schindhelm Alliance international network, we combine local expertise with global coordination across multiple countries. From company formation to tax optimization, due diligence processes to operational support, we accompany you at every stage.
Our focus is on establishing Turkish investors' companies abroad with optimal legal and tax structures, securing their commercial investments, and ensuring their long-term success. Our expert team, proficient in both legal systems, eliminates cultural and linguistic barriers while managing your entire investment process.
Our Services for Turkish Investors
- Company Formation and Structuring – Determining the optimal company type in the target country (such as GmbH, Ltd, SRL etc.), completing formation procedures and commercial registry registrations and comprehensive advisory in the drafting of shareholder agreements, articles of association and in establishing corporate management structures.
- Holding and Group Company Structuring – Establishing holding structures for multi-country operations, arranging parent-subsidiary relationships, and creating optimized group structures.
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) – Target company identification and complete legal support in valuations, negotiations, share transfer transactions and post-merger integration processes.
- 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 Planning and International Tax Optimization – Double taxation agreements, transfer pricing, corporate tax, value-added tax (VAT), and strategic planning of other tax obligations aimed at minimizing overall tax costs.
- Due Diligence and Risk Analysis – Target company assessment, market research, and legal and financial risk evaluation to support well-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 – Complete legal support for both individual investors in acquiring residences, villas, and vacation homes, and for commercial investors in the purchase of office spaces, retail properties, hotels, and production facilities, including contract management, land registry review, notarial procedures, financing advisory, and transfer processes.
- 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 – Integrated support with our immigration law experts for residence permit applications related to company formation, investor visa procedures, and family reunification.
- Incentive and Grant Programs Advisory – Application and implementation support for benefiting from investment incentives, EU grants, regional support programs, and public funding.
- Operational Legal Support and Compliance – Ensuring smooth business operations through continuous legal advice on corporate matters, local compliance regulations, data protection (GDPR), employment law, and commercial law.
- International Debt Collection and Recovery – Legal pursuit of receivables for Turkish companies and individuals from foreign customers, business partners, or debtors, preliminary warning procedures, court and enforcement proceedings with effective collection support.
- Dispute Resolution and Arbitration – Representation in mediation, arbitration, and litigation processes for commercial disputes, shareholder conflicts, and cross-border disputes.
Schindhelm Alliance – International Network Advantage
Through Schindhelm Alliance's strong international law firm network, we provide immediate access to local expertise in 16 European countries and 10 Asia-Pacific economies. Our extensive geographical coverage from Europe to Asia offers Turkish investors reliable legal support in numerous markets.
Countries where we operate include Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Turkey, Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, China, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Our local partners are experienced specialists who have an in-depth understanding of the legal environment, business culture, and market conditions of their respective countries. Thanks to this broad geographical coverage, we develop coordinated, cross-border investment strategies from a single source. Through seamless communication between our team in Turkey and our local partners abroad, your investment process runs smoothly and efficiently.
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
- International Tax Planning and Optimization
- Pre-Investment Due Diligence and Market Analysis
- 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 and International Arbitration
- Coordination Across 26 Countries through the Schindhelm Alliance Network