In today’s rapidly evolving tech world, software firms are not only shaping the future but are also navigating complex legal landscapes. Whether you are building an app, developing AI tools, or scaling a SaaS platform, having a knowledgeable legal partner is essential to your success and sustainability. At Bayraktar Attorneys, based in İstanbul, we provide comprehensive legal counsel tailored to software and technology companies operating or expanding into Türkiye.
Why Software Firms in Türkiye Need Legal Support
Türkiye has become a growing hub for software development, innovation, and start-up culture. With strong engineering talent, cost-effective operations, and a strategic location between Europe and Asia, many software companies are either established in Türkiye or conduct a significant portion of their operations here.
However, this opportunity comes with legal complexity. Software companies deal with contracts, intellectual property (IP), cybersecurity, consumer protection laws, employment regulations, cross-border transactions, and data privacy issues that must be navigated carefully.
Our Legal Services for Software Companies
Bayraktar Attorneys offers a wide range of legal services tailored to the needs of tech and software businesses, including:
1. Startup Formation & Compliance
We assist with incorporation procedures (e.g., limited company or joint-stock company), preparing articles of association, and ensuring compliance with Turkish Commercial Code requirements. If you are a foreign founder, we also support company establishment through Power of Attorney.
2. Contract Drafting & Negotiation
From software licensing agreements to white-label contracts, SaaS terms of use, NDAs, and service-level agreements (SLAs), we draft and negotiate contracts that protect your IP and reduce your liability.
3. Intellectual Property Protection
Your source code, brand, algorithm, or database needs to be protected. We help with copyright registration, software patent strategy, trademark filings, and enforcement against infringement in Türkiye.
4. Personal Data & Privacy Compliance
We advise on compliance with Türkiye’s Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK), and the GDPR for firms targeting EU users. We prepare privacy policies, cookie policies, and data processing agreements. For software that handles sensitive data, we also assist in implementing internal audit and notification procedures in line with the KVKK Board decisions.
5. Cybersecurity & Incident Response
If your software is breached or customer data is leaked, we guide you on your legal obligations, notifications to the KVKK Board, and risk mitigation strategies. We also provide legal defense in criminal investigations under the Turkish Penal Code (e.g., Articles 243–245).
6. Legal Risk Assessment for SaaS and AI
We review your business model to flag legal risks before product launch. This includes evaluating user consent flows, liability allocation, and terms of service enforceability under Turkish consumer law and e-commerce regulations.
7. Cross-Border Transactions & Licensing
For companies exporting software or contracting with foreign partners, we ensure your contracts are enforceable under Turkish law and advise on international arbitration clauses, tax exposure, and royalty payments.
8. Employment Law and Contractor Agreements
We help software companies structure their teams in compliance with Turkish Labor Law, draft employment and freelance developer agreements, and advise on non-compete and non-solicit clauses.
Common Legal Challenges Software Companies Face
Can my open-source usage lead to liability?
Is my user license enforceable under Turkish consumer law?
Am I allowed to export user data abroad?
Can I fire a software developer with IP access?
Do I need a KVKK compliance officer?
These are the kinds of real-world questions Bayraktar Attorneys handles every day for clients ranging from early-stage start-ups to scale-ups and multinational firms operating in Türkiye.
Our Experience and International Reach
Our founding attorney, Nevzat Ogulcan Bayraktar, has a background in international law and routinely works with tech companies across Europe, the Gulf, and North America. We understand the regulatory pressures in cross-border cloud infrastructure, fintech integrations, and app-based business models. Our law firm’s multilingual team provides services in English, Turkish, German, and Arabic.
Why Choose Bayraktar Attorneys?
We are not only legal experts — we are strategic partners who understand the pace of innovation. Our flat communication structure, tailored legal packages, and deep experience in Turkish tech law make us the first point of contact for foreign or domestic software firms in Türkiye.
Whether you’re developing a blockchain protocol, AI-based tool, marketplace platform, or mobile app — we can help protect your rights, ensure compliance, and support your growth journey.
