The development of telecommunications and economic globalization has made it possible for interested investors to form companies around the world. With proper research, financial investments, and legal backing, business ventures can safely be established in almost all of the world's countries. While it was once a complicated corporate endeavor to establish an international business, it is now commonplace with the help of experienced legal and economic advisers.

The advantages of forming a company in a foreign country are as numerous as they are obvious. Many countries offer specific location-based benefits, ranging from natural resources and established infrastructure to favorable laws and regulations that encourage growth in a specific industry. Likewise, it may be difficult to establish a venture or acquisition in one's home country because of disadvantageous situations: political or regulatory environments, lack of resources, and more. In this situation, it is useful to consider an overseas option that offers greater opportunities for growth, development, and success.

Company Registration in Turkey
When establishing a company in Turkey, an interested investor must do due diligence with regard to legal processes, international regulations, and sufficient investment for success. It is critical to understand cultural, social, and political factors that will affect the establishment and growth of one's business; failure to do so could result in unintended consequences. Poorly-researched and tone-deaf international launches often end in disaster, as time, money, and energy is lost because of poor planning.


Legal documents
Each country of the world presents its own set of intricate challenges with regard to forming, developing, and sustaining a business. Owners, financiers, and investors must enter into these engagements with the support of a knowledgeable and experienced legal team. Only someone with detailed knowledge of local and international corporate law will be able to set up an overseas business while avoiding the pitfalls that affect many new companies.

Additionally, shrewd businesspeople may consider opportunities to invest in overseas businesses without actually forming their own companies. In these situations, it still benefits the investor to team up with a knowledgeable adviser in global economics and litigation. International investments create a truly diverse portfolio that offers opportunities for growth that were unthinkable just decades ago.

Potential investors, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs should consider existing infrastructure in Turkey when planning the launch of a new business. While substantial infrastructure and systems can help to make the business establishment a smooth process, it could also represent market saturation and diminished potential for growth. On the other hand, a lack of infrastructure often serves as a major hindrance to growth; however, lack of infrastructure indicates a clear market opening for a creative and efficient new business.

Bank Account Opening in Turkey
In conjunction with company formation, it will be necessary to open one or more bank accounts in Turkey. Confidus Solutions offers the ability to open a bank account in over twenty jurisdictions, making it easy for you to avoid challenging language barriers or bureaucratic hangups.

Virtual Office in Turkey
With a registered address being a necessity for international business, Confidus Solutions enables overseas investors to set up a virtual office in Turkey. This address will allow international entrepreneurs to accept mail, arrange shipping, and set up a registered bank account in the country of their business.

Tax regulations
If you are in the process of researching company formation in Turkey, contact a lawyer or consultant with extensive experience in the area which you are considering. This adviser will be able to assist you with everything from laws and tax structures to local support staff. You will need to consider every aspect from the local office to your highest organization structures; be sure to enlist the best mentors possible as you enter this exciting yet challenging process.

A serviced office space is an office that is provided for and is equipped by a facility management company. The services provided may vary amongst different providers, but generally include specialized office space (conference rooms, working space, etc.), utilities, IT infrastructure and various office equipment.

In general, serviced offices aim to provide all the necessary business facilities in a bundle and in a ready-to-use state, removing the need for preparations and setup procedures. Depending on the provider, a serviced office may be rented out on different conditions for payment and the use of equipment:

Facilities and equipment may be rented out together for a fixed payment that covers the majority of equipment and services or each article may be rented separately, making the price policy more flexible
All the equipment may be rented out to a single business for exclusive use by the employees of the business or it may be used within a common space, shared by other companies renting out serviced office space in the same business center

Serviced office advantages
Serviced office advantages are numerous and can be roughly divided into the following categories:

Convenience;
Business presence
Economic substance
industrial glass-type office space
Convenience

One of the most direct advantages of a serviced office space is its convenience. For a fixed payment a company is able to acquire a ready-to-use working space and often the equipment, which requires no special maintenance. This is an effective time-management measure, as no time for setting the office up is wasted. Besides that, it may significantly reduce maintenance costs for the business, as most of the time the price of renting a serviced office is lower than the price of buying all the equipment and setting one from scratch. It is also beneficial for companies with smaller budgets, which otherwise would not be able to afford both the space and the equipment.

Flexible renting schemes allow saving even more finances, as equipment may be rented irregularly or together with other companies, which in the long run makes its price-per-use lower, reducing maintenance costs. This also makes it feasible not worrying about possible emergencies, when a certain facility is urgently needed, but would not be immediately available without renting a serviced office.

To summarize, in general the convenience of a serviced office space comes from the fact that its maintenance is performed by a dedicated facility management company, reducing the costs and removing the need to follow the maintenance process.

Business presence
Business presence is an important part of corporate branding, and a serviced office space can enhance its capabilities. Often such offices are located in prestigious business centers, which gives additional credibility to companies that are quartered there. Besides that, a serviced office is a simple and fast way to establish business presence in a new location. It allows for a more rapid market entry, which may become crucial if competition is intense. Although indirectly, this benefit may prove especially useful at the initial stage of business development.

Economic substance
Above all, economic substance is often the most noticeable benefit of a serviced office space. Many jurisdictions (and almost all the major ones) require economic substance for tax benefit purposes, ensuring that no company registers in particular jurisdictions just to receive tax benefits, without any intent to do actual business and contribute to the economy. As this is a legal requirement, companies are obliged to comply it in order not to be over-taxed. Serviced offices are a perfect way to provide the economic substance, as many of them are located in prestigious business centers, neighboring many other businesses. This gives any company situated there enough credibility to apply for tax benefits and other incentives.

Cyprus offers a very useful intellectual property tax regime. The law provides some tax exemption for intellectual property income. More specifically, 80% of the worldwide intellectual property royalty income of a Cyprus tax resident company (net of direct expenses) is exempt from income tax. In addition, 80% of the gains from the sale of intellectual property by Cyprus resident companies (net of direct expenses) are also exempt from income tax and all expenses of a capital character for the acquisition or development of intellectual property are tax deductible in the year in which it arose and for the following four consecutive years.

Companies registered in Cyprus, if managed and controlled from Cyprus, receive a tax clearance certificate. In order for the company to retain its management and control in Cyprus, the majority of the company's board of directors must be resident in Cyprus, the company's secretary and registered office must be located in Cyprus, the board of directors must hold its meetings in Cyprus and, should the shareholders of the Company hold some of their meetings in Cyprus whenever possible. The tax authorities have also increased their requirements and are now examining the granting of powers of attorney by companies. If a general power of attorney is issued by the company allowing someone who is not a tax resident of Cyprus to act on their behalf, this may result in the company not being tax resident.

A limited liability company (hereinafter referred to as LLC) is a commercial company with legal personality status. Typically, an LLC's equity consists of the total face value of its shares. One of the key features and benefits of an LLC is the fact that shareholders cannot be held personally responsible for the company's debts or liabilities - only the company's assets themselves are at risk. However, the issue of limited liability also depends on the national legislation of each jurisdiction. In general, an LLC is a corporate structure that combines the simplified taxation of a partnership with the principle of limited liability of a corporation. It can be the perfect solution for an international trading company, provided the jurisdiction is well chosen.
A key difference between a public company and an LLC is that the latter is always a closed corporation and its shares are not publicly traded. Another internationally used name for an LLC is a private liability company, or simply "Ltd". This term is widely used in the UK and some other common law countries.

Functions of a limited liability company
There are no special circumstances in which you would be required to incorporate a limited liability company. An LLC is a type of legal entity that successfully blends the majority of the most desirable characteristics of other business types, which explains why most entrepreneurs choose an LLC when starting a business. Additionally, many offshore jurisdictions have simplified accounting and record-keeping requirements for LLCs.

Normally we would advise our clients to consider an LLC as a viable option if they wish to form a commercial corporation or small business within certain limits. LLCs are perfect for those looking for a way to run a business (locally or internationally) and distribute profits at minimal cost. However, you should always keep in mind that an LLC does not typically provide an effective mechanism to introduce a partner with limited voting power or numerous investors to your company. In these cases, we recommend that you consider a limited partnership or a public company, as they may offer more effective ways to achieve your goals. Forming an offshore company in a tax haven can be a great way to reduce maintenance costs.

Pros and cons of a limited liability company
As with any other legal entity, the LLC has its own advantages and disadvantages. Depending on the circumstances and your chosen jurisdiction, there may be other specifics besides those listed below. For this reason, we recommend that you consult our lawyers before starting the incorporation process.

The main advantages of an LLC are:

Limited liability of partners to creditors
Lower minimum capital than for a public company
Flexible structure: It can be operated with one or more shareholders
minimum board and director requirements; no supervisory authority
Flexibility in taxation
Relatively quick and easy onboarding process
Easy accounting and paperwork
Usually one person can be shareholder, director and employee (if required)
The main disadvantages are:

Limited third party investment opportunities
The company cannot publicly issue shares