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Country law guide · Türkiye

Mergers & acquisitions in Türkiye

Acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations across European markets.

A Turkish acquisition may involve share-transfer formalities, corporate approvals and competition clearance under separate statutes. Asset acquisitions can present different employee, licence and liability issues from a share deal. Identify the transaction perimeter and actual control changes before fixing completion conditions or assuming a foreign group restructuring has no local consequences.

Build the transaction around the actual shares or assets being acquired. Test title, historic liabilities, workforce exposure, financing consents and regulatory approvals before agreeing an unconditional completion. The disclosure exercise should produce usable evidence and targeted contractual protection. Plan how registers, licences, security and operational contracts will change after closing.

Key laws & official sources

Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102 — Trade Ministry legislation collection

Lists company and trade-registry legislation, including the Commercial Code and implementation rules; current versions govern corporate formalities.

Law on Protection of Competition No. 4054 — WIPO legislative record

Covers restrictive agreements, dominance and concentrations; the record distinguishes language versions and amendments, requiring current implementing-rule checks.

Point to check

Confirm the operative Türkiye rules, dates and competent authority; this preparation guide does not determine the outcome of an individual matter.

Practical next steps

  • Map the transaction’s control change, registry steps and regulatory consents.
  • Map consents and completion conditions
  • Record liabilities and disclosure evidence

Documents to prepare

  • Term sheet and ownership structure
  • Due diligence materials and disclosure letters
  • Financing commitments and regulatory correspondence
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How Jurisiti can help

Map the transaction perimeter before negotiating warranties. A share purchase and an asset purchase can transfer different liabilities, permissions and employment obligations. Build regulatory approvals, employee consultation and third-party consents into the timetable; signing a contract does not itself satisfy conditions for lawful completion.

  • Legal due diligence and transaction structures
  • Share and asset purchase agreements
  • Merger control, investment screening and completion

Questions about your matter

How do I start a mergers & acquisitions enquiry in Türkiye?

Identify the jurisdiction, the people involved, any existing proceeding or deadline, and the result you need. A short chronology and the key documents help define the proposed engagement before local professional arrangements are confirmed.

Can a cross-border matter involve more than one legal system?

Yes. Türkiye may be one part of a wider matter involving another place of residence, contracting party, asset or forum. Applicable law, jurisdiction and enforcement should be assessed separately, using the relevant national and international rules.

Does this guide establish a lawyer-client relationship?

No. An enquiry or use of this guide does not establish an engagement. Conflicts, professional authority, scope, responsibilities and fees must be confirmed before work is undertaken.

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