Handbook for Foreign Entrepreneurs on Turkey Investment Strategies

Turkey has been an attractive country for long-termforeign investors over the years. It is widely accepted that the agile privatesector, youth population, as well as low start-up costs pave the pivotal rolein supporting new investment projects in Turkey. Besides, the geographicallocation of Turkey is an additional compound providing an effective access toEurope, the Middle East, Russia and Central Asia. The present research seeks toexplore the entrepreneurial ecosystem ofTurkey. In responding to numerous core questions asked by investors, the presentstudy will shed light on core legal and business requirements of a wide varietyof models such as establishment of a company or franchising system.Consequently, this book is designed as a full-fledged business guidance for keyinvestment advisers including foreign entrepreneurs, investors, researchers,policymakers and related thought leaders. TABLE OF CONTENTS KİTAP HAKKINDA III BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE VII I. INTRODUCTION 1 II. FRANCHISING 3 III. INTERMEDIARY CONTRACTS 17 IV. LICENCING AGREEMENT 25 V. THE REGISTRATION OF A LEGAL ENTITY IN TURKEY 33 VI. DISPUTES FROM CONTRACTS WITH COUNTERPARTIES FROM DIFFERENT JURISDICTIONS 45 VII. CONCLUSION 47 BIBLIOGRAPHY 49