Can Expats Manage All Legal Processes in Their Turkish Companies Through Power of Attorney?

Many Turkish business owners living abroad believe that they must physically be in Turkey to manage company-related legal processes. In reality, a legally authorized power of attorney enables a lawyer to fully handle all legal, commercial, tax, enforcement and contractual actions — without the owner entering Turkey.

This is not simple “document follow-up” — this is active legal representation, including filing lawsuits, objecting to debt enforcement, negotiating contracts, and dealing with tax or SGK authorities.

With a properly drafted power of attorney, the following can be managed remotely:

• Contract drafting, revision and termination

• Objection to enforcement or debt claims

• Official filings with tax or social security institutions

• Share transfer and corporate restructuring

• Integration of foreign investors or partners

Example (fictional): A Turkish expat residing in the Netherlands prevented a major distribution contract dispute in Turkey — without traveling — by authorizing legal intervention via POA.

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In conclusion, expats can fully manage their Turkish companies remotely — but only with a correctly drafted legal power of attorney that ensures full execution authority.