Market entry and business investment support in Turkey

We help Chinese companies and family offices that plan a direct business investment in Turkey (an operating company, a production site, a commercial partnership, an acquisition) see the market clearly, with an independent, evidence-based view rather than a broker pitch. The work covers: (1) sector mapping and market research; (2) introductions to companies, partners, and assets; (3) commercial and operational due diligence; (4) commercial input on the cross-border holding structure, with legal and tax structuring by independent counsel and chartered accountants; (5) commercial negotiation support and project coordination to closing; (6) post-investment governance and reporting. We do not give securities or portfolio investment advice, recommend investment funds or other capital-market products, or manage assets: in Turkey those services are regulated by the Capital Markets Board (SPK) and provided by authorised firms. Turchina Group takes no commissions from sellers; it is paid by its clients.

The sectors Chinese companies most often ask us to research include: renewables and PV components (Turkey's 120 GW wind-and-solar target for 2035 creates manufacturing and project opportunities), EV components (Togg in Gemlik and Ford Otosan in Kocaeli are scaling EV output), textiles (short-supply-chain plays with EU customers), food processing (processed foods are covered by the EU Customs Union; basic agricultural products are not and still face quotas or duties), cross-border logistics (Istanbul as a China-Europe rail hub), and real estate. This is general market information, not an investment recommendation: we provide a sector-specific brief before any project, and the investment decision is yours.

Turkey's distinguishing features: (1) EU Customs Union access, industrial goods enter all 27 EU member states tariff-free; (2) mature financial infrastructure, public markets, debt capital markets, dispute resolution; (3) proximity, a 4-hour flight reaches about 1.3 billion people; (4) young workforce with engineering and bilingual capabilities; (5) a China-Turkey double-tax treaty that helps avoid double taxation on repatriated profits. Trade-offs vs other emerging markets: more inflation, more FX volatility, more political risk. We explain these risks in our briefings; hedging and other financial products are arranged with authorised banks.

Turchina Group takes no commissions, kickbacks, or rebates from sellers, developers, fund managers, or intermediaries; its fees come from its clients. Where a client separately uses Bosphorus Brokers, the licensed real estate brokerage of Burak Unal's sole proprietorship, for a property purchase, that brokerage commission is set out in the written brokerage agreement. When a potential conflict exists (for example, two clients interested in the same opportunity), we disclose it in writing and seek consent before proceeding. We will decline mandates we cannot serve cleanly.

Our engagements range from focused 4-week assignments (single-opportunity assessments) to multi-month mandates (from the first research to closing). Most engagements for Chinese companies run 8 to 16 weeks; acquisitions that need Competition Authority clearance or China-side ODI filings usually take 4 to 8 months to close. We work on fixed fees (preferred), retainer-plus-success, or pure success, whichever aligns interests best for your situation. A written scope and fee breakdown is provided before any engagement begins.

Yes, on the commercial and operational side. We help you prepare information about the business in English and Chinese, introduce strategic buyers we know, and coordinate the process with your lawyer and chartered accountant, including the tax and FX steps with your bank. Where a sale needs a valuation opinion, a securities component, or a regulated corporate finance service, that part is carried out by an independent valuation firm or an institution authorised by the Capital Markets Board (SPK).