Av. Onur ÇalışıcıIstanbul Bar Association, Bar reg. no 83426
Lex Lata Consulting & Law
Your lawyer in Istanbul, in English.
5.0 · 14 Google reviewsWe handle criminal, civil and administrative cases. For companies, we also work in corporate and commercial law and in collecting commercial debts. Meetings and correspondence are in English or Turkish.
From the first message, your file is handled directly by a lawyer. Meetings and correspondence in English or Turkish.
Request a consultation Write to us on WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) or send a messageAv. Onur Çalışıcı, Istanbul Bar Association Bar reg. no 83426 SNS Plaza, Kağıthane, Istanbul English and Turkish
What brings you here?
About us
Lex lata is Latin for the law as it is. From the first meeting, your file is handled directly by a lawyer.
About the officeRecent guides and articles
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Disputes & Enforcement
When a Relative from Germany Dies in Türkiye: The First Weeks for the Estate, the Consulate, Bank Accounts and the Three-Month Rule
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Disputes & Enforcement
German Companies and Turkish Counterparties: Interim Attachment, Injunctions on Guarantees and the Short Deadlines That Follow
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Disputes & Enforcement
Traffic Accident on Holiday in Türkiye: The Criminal File, Conciliation and the Insurance Claim for Drivers and Victims from Germany
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On screen
Everyday legal questions on Beyaz TV
Beyaz TV news segments in which Av. Onur Çalışıcı comments on everyday legal questions. The broadcasts are in Turkish.
Practice areas
Main areas of practice
Criminal, civil and administrative cases, and two areas for companies: corporate and commercial law, and debt collection. Each page explains the procedure and links to the related guides.
62 practice areas · 4 languages
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Criminal Law
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Civil Litigation
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Administrative Law
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Corporate and Commercial Law
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Commercial Debt Collection and Enforcement
Other areas
- Enforcement of Foreign Judgments & Arbitral Awards
- Commercial Fraud & White-Collar Crime
- Health & Medical Law
- Corporate Shareholder Disputes & Joint Ventures
- Commercial Contracts
- Foreign Investment & Market Entry
- Intellectual Property
- Trademark Registration & Litigation
- Customs Law & Compliance
- Employment Contracts & Workplace Policies
- Termination & Severance
- Turkish Citizenship
- Personal Data Protection (KVKK)
- Artificial Intelligence Law
Contact
Tell us about your matter
Write to us with what happened and which documents you have. We will read it and get back to you. You can write in English or Turkish.
The lawyer
Av. Onur Çalışıcı
Istanbul Bar Association, Bar reg. no 83426. With foreign clients we write in English and explain what each Turkish document says.
AboutWhat foreign clients ask us most
Can a foreign national or company own 100% of a Turkish company?
Yes. Under the Foreign Direct Investment Law No. 4875, foreign investors are treated equally with Turkish investors and may own 100% of a Turkish company in most sectors, without a local partner. A limited number of regulated sectors — banking, insurance, energy, media and aviation — carry licensing or shareholding conditions.
How much capital do I need to set up a company in Türkiye?
Since 1 January 2024 the minimum capital is 250,000 TL for a joint stock company (A.Ş.) and 50,000 TL for a limited company (Ltd.) (TCC Arts. 332 and 580, as raised by Presidential Decision No. 7887). In a joint stock company at least 25% of the cash capital is paid before registration and the rest within 24 months after registration (TCC Art. 344).
