Legal Training & Compliance for Entrepreneurs and Startups in Turkiye

• Corporate Structure Optimization: Comparing corporate entity types in Turkiye, specifically analyzing Limited Liability Companies (LLC) versus Joint-Stock Companies (JSC) regarding tax and investor compatibility.

• Co-Founder Dynamics and Equity Splits: Structuring ironclad founder agreements (ortaklık sözleşmesi), establishing vesting schedules, and managing equity allocations safely.

• Investment and Shareholders’ Agreements: Navigating the core mechanics of Term Sheets, Angel Investor Agreements, and complex Shareholders’ Agreements (SHA).

• Intellectual Property and Code Protection: Safeguarding your core assets, including local and international trademark registrations, patents, proprietary software code ownership, and copyright transfers from developers.

• Data Privacy and KVKK Compliance: Aligning your digital platforms, mobile apps, and user databases with the strict mandates of the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK).

• Cross-Border Independent Contractor Frameworks: Drafting compliant freelance agreements, vendor contracts, and localized employment relationships to protect company IP.

• Proactive Risk Management: Foreseeing commercial liabilities, understanding director liabilities, and implementing preventative legal safeguards during early growth phases.

This training is tailored specifically for innovators and stakeholders navigating the high-risk growth cycles of new business ventures, including:

• Early-stage entrepreneurs and cross-border startup founders.

• Foreign nationals planning to incorporate or expand a digital enterprise into Turkiye.

• Startup teams currently preparing for pitch sessions or negotiating with local and international angel investors.

• Candidates and portfolio companies actively participating in startup incubation or acceleration programs.

• Small-to-medium digital enterprises (SMEs) aiming to upgrade their baseline corporate governance and compliance awareness.

• Duration: 3 hours.

• Method: Flexible delivery channels, available online via secure video link or face-to-face directly at your startup headquarters or co-working hub.

• Format: Delivered interactively by our dedicated corporate and technology attorneys. The program weaves complex statutory updates together with real-world case studies of failed founder exits, IP leaks, and regulatory compliance audits. We close the session with an interactive Q&A period, tailoring the core examples directly to your specific market niche, such as FinTech, SaaS, E-Commerce, HealthTech, or AI.