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DPA (Data Processing Agreements) for Businesses with EU Clients | KVKK & GDPR - Simple Guide
What a DPA is and who needs it—5 drafting steps, common pitfalls, and a 60-second checklist. KVKK first, with key GDPR differences.
Merih Okuyaz
Jan 273 min read


Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVKK"): Cross-Border Data Transfers
Who is this for? Teams using overseas software/services (cloud, SaaS) Companies sharing data among group entities Businesses transferring customer or employee data from Turkey to abroad. The framework at a glance For transfers of personal data abroad, a staged regime applies: Adequacy decision by the Personal Data Protection Board (the “ Board ”) for the destination country/entity. (As of today, there is no announced adequacy decision, so you must rely on safeguards.) Appro
Merih Okuyaz
Jan 213 min read


Joint Stock (JSC) vs Limited Liability (LLC) in Türkiye
Informative note: This post is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. JSC vs LLC in Turkey — What Actually Differs? Choosing between Joint Stock Company (Anonim Sirket) and Limited Liability Company (Limited Sirket) comes down to growth plans, governance style, and how easily you want ownership to move . Quick Comparison Topic JSC (Anonim Şirket) LLC (Limited Şirket) Minimum capital TRY 250,000 minimum. If a non-public JSC adopts the register
Merih Okuyaz
Dec 2, 20254 min read


Opening a Branch Office in Turkey
Process-first guide to opening a branch in Turkey: registry via MERSIS, Türkiye-resident representative, Gazette, tax and e-systems. No document jargon.
Merih Okuyaz
Dec 2, 20253 min read


Turkey Market Entry: Playbook (Formation, Banking, MERSIS, Timelines)
Plain language steps for Turkey market entry: strategy, formation, MERSIS filings, banking timelines, and what to do in each phase—without drowning in documents.
Merih Okuyaz
Dec 2, 20252 min read
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