Information Request Form
TO THE TRADE REGISTRY DIRECTORATE
[CITY]
APPLICANT: [Investor Name] (Representative's Turkish ID Number: …)
Address: …
ATTORNEY: Attorney [Name and Surname]
Address: …
SUBJECT: Request for Information Regarding the Legal Status and Financial Situation of [Company's New Name]
EXPLANATIONS
Our client, [Investor Name], is an investment firm operating in the technology and innovative solutions sector. Our client is considering investing in [Project Name], a digital infrastructure project being developed by [Company's New Name] (hereinafter referred to as "the Company").
Our client signed a preliminary agreement with the Company on [Date] and requested more detailed information about the project. Company officials provided our client with technical and operational information regarding the project, but did not provide sufficient and explanatory information about the Company's legal status, ownership structure, and financial situation.
Our client wishes to obtain official and reliable information regarding the Company's financial status and legal structure in order to make an investment decision. In this context, reviewing the Company's records in the commercial registry and providing us with specific information is of great importance.
According to the Turkish Commercial Code (TTK) and other relevant legislation, trade registry records are publicly available and can be requested by parties with access rights. This regulation is essential for ensuring transparency and strengthening trust in commercial transactions.
In its decision numbered [Case No.], [Decision No.], and [Decision Date], the 11th Civil Chamber of the Court of Cassation stated, “The principle of publicity of the commercial registry is of great importance for ensuring transparency and trust in commercial life. The right of third parties to access commercial books is one of the fundamental building blocks of secure trade.” This precedent constitutes the legal basis for our client's request for information and provides a valid ground for the acceptance of our request. (Similar exemplary Court of Cassation decisions can be added)
Therefore, we request that you provide us with the following information regarding [New Company Name] registered with your office:
- The company's current trade registry records (articles of association, ownership structure, representatives, etc.)
- The company's financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, etc.) for the last three years
- Information regarding any ongoing lawsuits or enforcement proceedings against the company (if any)
- Any information or documents (if any) registered in the Company's trade registry regarding [Project Name]
EVIDENCE
- Preliminary agreement text,
- [Correspondence with the company (if any)]
- Supreme Court rulings (regarding the transparency of the commercial registry and the examination of commercial books),
- Other legal evidence.
LEGAL GROUNDS
Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102, Law No. 6103 on the Entry into Force and Application of the Turkish Commercial Code, other relevant legislation, and established Supreme Court precedents.
CONCLUSION AND REQUEST
For the reasons explained above, we respectfully request that you provide us with the specified information regarding [New Company Name] registered with your office as soon as possible.
Date: …/…/…
Applicant's Attorney
: [Attorney's Name and Surname]
Signature