International Investment, Trade & Customs

KARA Law Firm provides strategic legal consultancy for international investors, exporters, multinational companies, and cross-border entrepreneurs navigating the complex world of global trade and investment. With deep expertise in WTO, GATT, World Bank, and European Union regulations, we build a strong legal infrastructure to support our clients in managing their global operations with confidence.

A. International Investment Law

We offer comprehensive legal services to regulate and protect foreign investments and to safeguard investor rights.

• Investment Risk Analysis: Evaluation of political, economic, and legal risks with the development of protection mechanisms
• Investment Incentives & Project Finance: Legal structuring for state incentives and investment project financing
• Investment Agreements: Drafting and negotiating investment agreements in domestic and foreign languages in line with international standards
• Corporate Formation: Managing the establishment of companies, branches, and liaison offices
• Board Membership & Internal Governance: Legal advisory on corporate governance and internal organizational structuring
• Residence & Work Permits: Legal assistance for obtaining permits required by foreign investors and their employees
• Property Acquisition & Expropriation: Legal support in property acquisition by foreigners and representation in expropriation procedures
• Capital and Profit Transfers: Legal consultancy on capital movements, profit repatriation, and international banking relationships
• Investment Disputes: Resolution of investment disputes through international arbitration including ICSID and WTO proceedings

B. International Trade Law

In the dynamic structure of global commerce, international agreements and compliance processes are crucial. We ensure your commercial transactions are legally protected.

• Contracts for the International Sale of Goods: Drafting and reviewing contracts under CISG (Vienna Convention)
• Cross-Border Debt Collection: Legal recovery of receivables and management of cross-border commercial disputes
• Delivery Terms & Transport Contracts: Advisory on Incoterms and international carriage contracts (e.g., CMR, Hague-Visby Rules)
• International Insurance Contracts: Structuring international insurance policies to reduce commercial risks
• Commercial Contract Breaches: Legal resolution of disputes arising from contract breaches, exchange rate volatility, and payment issues
• E-Commerce & Data Security: Legal consultancy for GDPR-compliant e-commerce activities and data protection
• Trade Licenses & Standards: Guidance on international trade permits, product standards, and conformity assessment procedures

C. WTO, EU, GATT, Foreign Trade & Customs Law

KARA Law Firm provides strategic consultancy and legal representation in the complex regulatory landscape of international trade and customs. We secure your import and export operations with full compliance to WTO, GATT, and EU frameworks.

• WTO, EU & GATT-Compliant Trade Policies
  • Structuring import/export strategies in accordance with WTO rules
  • Analysis of tariff and non-tariff barriers under GATT
  • Legal support for multilateral trade agreements (FTAs, GSPs)
  • Compliance advisory for EU customs legislation
• Customs Procedures & Tax Optimization
  • HS code classification and origin determination
  • Advice on tax exemptions, preferential regimes, and anti-dumping investigations
  • Legal guidance for free zone, bonded warehouse, and inward processing regime operations
• Customs Disputes & Legal Representation
  • Legal proceedings on customs duties, customs valuation, and penalties
  • Representation in tariff classification and origin-related disputes
  • Objections to audit reports and representation in administrative and judicial processes
• Import/Export Compliance Consultancy
  • Compliance with technical regulations, standards, and licensing requirements
  • Legal support for e-export and e-commerce (GDPR, KVKK compliance)
  • Strategic advisory on quota management and import restrictions
• Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) & EU Compliance
  • Consultancy on maximizing benefits from FTAs
  • Guidance on EU Customs Code (UCC) compliance and double taxation avoidance
  • Legal adaptation to post-Brexit trade regulations