Amendment of Articles of Association

Limited Company: To amend the articles of association, a resolution from the partners’ meeting is required. This resolution is recorded in the decision book and notarized. After notarization, a copy of the decision along with the notarized amendment text is prepared, and a registration petition is submitted to the trade registry office. Following the registration, an announcement is made in the Turkish Trade Registry Gazette. The amendment must also be reported to the relevant tax office, and a copy of the decision along with the registration certificate is submitted.

Joint-Stock Company: For joint-stock companies, a general assembly resolution is required to amend the articles of association. The resolution is recorded in the decision book and notarized. A copy of the decision along with the notarized amendment text is prepared, and a registration petition is submitted to the trade registry office. Following the registration, an announcement is made in the Turkish Trade Registry Gazette. The amendment must also be reported to the relevant tax office, and a copy of the decision along with the registration certificate is submitted.

If foreign individuals or legal entities wish to amend the articles of association, a power of attorney or representation document obtained from their country is required. These documents must be notarized for use in Turkey. Additional documents such as foreign currency transfer certificates or proof of assets in Turkey may also be required.