New Turkish Commercial Code (Click to download pdf file, right click and” save target as”)
COMPANY FOUNDATION AND REGISTRATION
SUMMARY AND OVERVIEW
It makes the system closer to the international applications.
Generally, the transparency, alternatives for the management organization, electronic board of directors, taking the resolutions separately and the responsibilities of the management are being arranged.
The shareholding obligation for the board of directors is being removed; at least ¼ of the management must be graduated from university. It is possible to take resolution in the general assembly with secure electronic signature.
The quorum for the meeting has been reduced. It anticipates the director to manage the company cautiously and by considering the interest of the company.
Financial audit also covers the risk management. The auditor is registered and dismissed by a court order. Audit is obligatory, otherwise the financial statements will be void. The independent auditor cannot resign from the duty.
Corporate governance is arranged. Fairness, accountability, responsibility and transparency are foreseen.
Websites become obligatory. Public statements and financial tables, auditor reports, general assembly resolutions and board statements etc. will be published on the website and an official book certified by the notary shall be kept related to this. The questions for receiving information, the benefits provided to the directors and other information related to the shareholders shall be published on the website.
It anticipates the protection of capital.
The company will be able to make any business other than the scope of its activity. The possibility to convert the company into a private company easily has been provided.
Tax accounting ends. The accounting will be kept according to TMS.
The existing companies with more than one partner may turn into one partner companies. This must be registered and announced.
The group of companies (holding) is arranged with this law.
The assignment of tenancy right can also be transferred together with the company.
The trade books shall be kept according to TMS. The rules and sanctions related to arrangement, valuation and netting are arranged.
New Turkish Commercial Code (Click to download pdf file, right click and” save target as”)
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