Liaison Office
"What activities can a liaison office perform in Turkey?"
Quick Answer
Liaison offices can conduct market research, promote parent company, and establish business contacts but cannot engage in commercial activities or generate revenue.
Scope and Legal Distinctions
A liaison office requires the applicable permission and is restricted from commercial activity. It is different from a branch conducting business for the foreign parent.
What to Check in Practice
Document the proposed non-commercial functions, foreign funding and parent authority; review reporting and renewal conditions before hiring or signing customer contracts.
Sources & Authorities
Statutory framework and official guidance for this definition.
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