foreign investments in turkey
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Foreign Investments in Turkey
A presentation brought to you by our law firm in Turkey
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Foreign Investments in Turkey
Turkey is a country with geographical advantages and potential for investments.
Foreign investments in the country have grown since 2007 and are mainly due to the country’s strategic position between two important economic routes.
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Most Attractive Business Sectors in Turkey
Many business sectors are recipients of foreign direct investments:
industry; manufacturing; services; logistics and transport.
Tourism is also a key business sector that is well developed and still holds good perspectives.
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Foreign Direct Investment Sources in Turkey
The top sources for foreign direct investments in Turkey are:
• the EU;• the United States;• China;• Asia.
Turkey has concluded a number of double tax treaties that offer certain tax benefits to foreign investors.
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Turkish Legislation for Foreign Investments
Turkey’s investment legislation is permissive and encourages equal treatment for all investors. The legal framework is based on the Foreign Direct Investment Law.
Turkey has signed a number of bilateral trade agreements for the protection of investors.
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Options for Foreign Companies in Turkey
Foreign companies that want to enter the Turkish market can open an independent Turkish company or a branch that will be an extension of the foreign corporation abroad.
A representative office is also an option for foreign investors.
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Types of Companies Opened in Turkey by Foreign Investors
The public limited company (SA) and the private limited company (SARL) are the two most employed business forms in Turkey.
The form of establishment preferred by foreign investors is the subsidiary. Alternatively, investors purchase existing companies or open branches.
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Reasons to Invest in Turkey
Apart from a strategic geographical location, Turkey has great perspectives for foreign investors:
increased productivity;
sustained growth;
a developing consumer base;
a modern private sector.
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Good Long-Term Perspectives for Investing in Turkey
Foreign direct investment continues to rise in Turkey. The service sector and the manufacturing and energy sectors are the top three in foreign investments over the last two years.
Foreign investors have long-term perspectives for development in the country.
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Assistance for Company Incorporation in Turkey
Investment aid and special investment zones allow foreign investors to gain an excellent start on the Turkish market.
For more information about the investment environment, you can contact our law firm in Turkey.
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