Mavioglu & Alkan Law Office (ADMD)

About Mavioglu & Alkan Law Office (ADMD)

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, this boutique law office states that more than half of its clients are foreign investors doing business in Turkey. Its partners previously worked for international accounting and consulting firms, and the team provides its services bilingually in English and Turkish. Through a dedicated foreign investor section, the firm handles the incorporation of joint stock and limited companies for non-Turkish shareholders, the opening of branches, liaison and representative offices, joint ventures with local partners and set-up in free trade zones, together with the licences needed in regulated sectors. A distinct tax practice covers tax planning for transactions and operating models, restructuring, representation in tax audits, case-based rulings from the tax administration and tax litigation before administrative courts. For expatriates and foreign shareholders it prepares and files work and residence permit applications for employees and family members. Bookkeeping and routine tax submissions are not performed in-house and are arranged through referrals.

Services

Incorporation of A.Ş. and Ltd. companies for foreign investors, branches, liaison and representative offices, joint ventures and free zone companies, plus sector licences. Tax planning for transactions, mergers, restructuring and succession, applications for tax incentives, official rulings, tax audit representation and tax litigation. Work and residence permits for expatriates, foreign shareholders and their families. Outsourced accounting, routine tax filings and virtual offices are only arranged through referral partners.

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