Kumas Law Firm

About Kumas Law Firm

Founded by lawyers Ezgi Kumaş and Elif Dokuz, both members of the Istanbul Bar Association, this Beyoğlu-based law firm serves local and international clients in Turkish, English and German, with dedicated English and German desks run by a partner. What sets it apart from most Turkish law practices is an in-house certified public accountant, registered with the Istanbul chamber since 2001, who handles the accounting side of company set-up for foreign clients: formation of joint stock and limited companies, branches, liaison and representative offices, followed by bookkeeping, tax consulting, payroll, withholding tax for foreign staff and VAT refunds, as well as audits and IFRS reporting. The lawyers add tax dispute work, help foreign clients obtain tax identification numbers, and run work and residence permit applications. The firm says it has acted for global companies in the technology, automotive and industrial sectors.

Services

Incorporation of joint stock and limited companies and set-up of branches, liaison and representative offices for foreign investors, with the accountant's filings handled in-house. Bookkeeping and record keeping, tax consulting, VAT refund applications, payroll, social security and withholding tax for foreign employees, IFRS reporting and internal audit. Tax number applications for foreigners, tax dispute representation before the tax authorities and courts, and work and residence permits.

• ✓ Company formation: offered
• ✓ Accounting and bookkeeping: offered
• ✓ Tax compliance: offered
• ✓ VAT: offered
• ✓ Payroll: offered
• ✓ Audit: offered
• ✕ Bank account assistance: not listed
• ✓ Residency and visas: offered
• ✕ Corporate secretarial: not listed
• ✕ Virtual office: not listed