ATT. TAHİR SÖNMEZ
APRIL 10, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
Expert Services in Company Formation and Structuring

Expert Services in Company Formation and Structuring

From company establishment to full corporate governance — what we do goes well beyond filing documents.

Company Formation

Registering a company is the easy part. What most people don't think about until it's too late is the structure underneath — how the articles of association are written, how ownership is framed, how the foundation holds up when investment conversations start or partnership dynamics shift.

We think about all of that before we file a single document. What we're building isn't just a legal entity. It's a structure designed around your specific situation, one that protects your interests from day one and doesn't create problems you'll have to unravel later. We move quickly, we cut through the bureaucracy, and we make sure you start operating on solid legal ground.

Company Valuation

Walking into an acquisition or a sale without knowing what a company is actually worth is a bit like negotiating with your eyes closed. You might land on a fair number — but you might also give away years of value without realizing it until it's too late.

Whether you're buying, selling, bringing in a partner, or dealing with an inheritance situation, the numbers have to be right. We provide valuations that are precise, defensible, and grounded in reality — so that whatever decision you make, you're making it with a clear picture in front of you.

Selling shares without fully understanding the implications can cost a founder something far more valuable than money — it can cost them control of their own company. We lay out the full picture before anything is signed: what the transaction means for your authority, your future flexibility, your relationships with co-shareholders — all of it.

Shareholder Rights and Corporate Governance

Running a company in Türkiye while you're based elsewhere is entirely possible — if the right people are managing things on the ground. We attend Board of Directors and General Assembly meetings on your behalf, act on your instructions, and make sure nothing is approved without your explicit consent.

Your business keeps moving. Decisions get made on time. And you stay in control without needing to be in the room — or even in the country.

Business Licenses and Sector Permits

Some sectors require specific permits, approvals, or certifications before you can begin operations. The licensing process in Türkiye can be opaque if you don't know how it works — and delays here have a way of cascading into much larger problems.

We don't wait for obstacles to appear before we deal with them. We anticipate them. Our approach is built around prevention rather than damage control — identifying what's needed, preparing everything correctly the first time, and moving through the regulatory process by the most direct route available.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ATT. TAHİR SÖNMEZ

Senior Partner at KopruAS. Specializes in corporate structuring, foreign direct investment advisory, and regulatory compliance for international clients entering the Turkish market.

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