Startup Law

Entrepreneurship is a branch of law that, although it does not yet have its own specific law, has emerged as a combination of many other legal disciplines. It encompasses issues such as making entrepreneurial ventures legally compliant, preventing legal disputes, protecting ventures, choosing the right company type, establishing healthy relationships with parties and in contracts, and managing the investment process legally.

Startup law is intertwined with laws such as the Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works, the Industrial Property Law, the Turkish Code of Obligations , the Turkish Commercial Code, the Personal Data Protection Law, the Tax and Procedural Law, and the Consumer Protection Law

Since the initial stage of startup law involves the emergence of an idea, the aim is to legally protect this idea. In this first stage, trademark, patent, and intellectual property registration are carried out, and copyrights are determined. Thus, potential problems can be prevented through entrepreneurship law. For entrepreneurs to avoid legal disputes later on, seeking preventative support from startup law from the outset, learning about the options available to them, will be effective in resolving future conflicts.

For a venture or startup to be legally protected, it must not violate legislation, constitute a crime, or infringe upon the intellectual and industrial property rights of other ventures and companies.

Contract law for startups

An entrepreneur encounters contracts at every stage, and a thorough analysis of these contracts is crucial for the sustainability of the venture.

Companies for startups

Our laws provide for different types of companies. Entrepreneurs will need startup law consultancy to help them choose the right company type. The types of companies in our law are: Joint Stock Company, General Partnership, Limited Liability Company, and Sole Proprietorship. Before establishing their companies, entrepreneurs should thoroughly research these types, evaluating them in light of their business's characteristics before making a decision. It is essential to be aware of important information regarding the chosen company type, such as rights, legal and criminal responsibilities for holding positions in the company's governing bodies, etc.

Investing in startups

The relationship between an entrepreneur and a third party or institution is considered an investment process. During the investment process, the entrepreneur should research the potential investor, and similarly, the investor should conduct the necessary research on the entrepreneur. Many agreements, including confidentiality agreements, are important in the investment process. This process begins with a preliminary protocol allowing the parties to negotiate and focus on essential points, followed by a share purchase agreement and shareholder agreements. The investment phase is crucial for preventing many future legal disputes.

You can consult with Attorney Ferhat Kule to get answers to all the details and questions you may have

Merve Zengin