Turkish Commercial Law and International Trade Law
Turkish Commercial Law
In recent years, Türkiye has witnessed significant developments in both national and international trade. Factors contributing to this progress include the country’s strategic geographical location, investment incentives, demographic structure, and labor force. The growing volume of international trade has also increased commercial activities within the country .
In this context, our law firm provides legal services to both Turkish and foreign investors looking to invest in Türkiye . We assist with company formation, drafting partnership agreements, liaising with government institutions, and offering legal support in all related matters. Additionally, we offer legal consultancy to local and international clients on company formation, contract drafting, and administrative procedures in Germany.
Our law firm offers comprehensive legal services under both German and Turkish commercial law for capital companies. Our services include: company formation in Türkiye and Germany, corporate governance, transaction audits, board of directors and general assembly procedures, mergers and acquisitions, IPO processes, commercial contracts and transactions, employment law matters, debt collection, bankruptcy and liquidation procedures, official correspondence, contract negotiation with third-party companies, and residence permit applications for company representatives.
With legal education and experience acquired in both Türkiye and Germany, our firm is well-positioned to provide cross-border legal consultancy services to clients operating in either country.
International Trade Law
In line with the Customs Union Agreement signed with the European Union, significant reforms have been made in Turkish legislation. The Customs Law No. 4458, enacted in 1999, is the main legal framework in this regard. Individuals interacting with customs authorities are required to act in compliance with this law and the related regulations.
Furthermore, the updated Turkish Commercial Code has been aligned with EU directives, contributing to the modernization of Turkish trade law and boosting international trade activities.
Our law firm offers legal consultancy and advocacy services to clients engaged in international trade in both Türkiye and Germany. We support clients not only in resolving legal issues they encounter while doing business across borders but also in managing trade-related legal matters such as drafting bilingual (Turkish and German) contracts, correspondence with authorities, debt recovery, return of defective goods, litigation in Türkiye and Germany, enforcement proceedings, international contract drafting, and resolving contractual disputes.
Our Services in International Trade Law include:
- General legal consultancy on foreign trade and customs procedures
- Company formation in Türkiye and Germany
- Debt collection, enforcement proceedings, and litigation in both countries
- Bankruptcy and concordat procedures
- Legal resolution of issues before customs and other administrative authorities in Türkiye and Germany
- Drafting of international contracts related to import/export
- Legal actions regarding seized goods in bonded or temporary warehouses
- Legal support for operations in free trade zones
- Foreign trade financing, international delivery and payment methods
- Settlement of customs and foreign trade disputes
- Disputes regarding customs duties and penalties
- Legal matters related to international transportation, currency movements, and tax-exempt transactions
- Prevention of heavy customs fines caused by administrative errors
- Full legal consultancy under the Customs Law
