Non-governmental organizations and cooperatives are fundamental pillars of social development, solidarity, and economic growth. However, for these entities to operate effectively, a legal framework in compliance with regulations and expert support are essential. At Güneş & Güneş Law Office, we offer comprehensive and professional legal services to ensure the smooth management of legal processes for associations, foundations, and cooperatives. We provide tailored solutions to meet our clients’ needs at every stage, from establishment procedures to daily operations, dispute resolution, and liquidation processes. Our goal is to ensure that these entities operate in accordance with their objectives, in a sustainable and legally compliant manner.
Our Services
1. DERBIS Transactions and Electronic Notifications
- Obtaining a DERBIS password for associations from the Directorate General of Civil Society Relations.
- Reporting new or terminated memberships, general assembly results, and annual declarations via DERBIS.
- Providing legal support for all DERBIS transactions.
2. Drafting Charters and Foundation Deeds
- Preparation of association charters and foundation deeds.
- Re-drafting existing charters to meet the needs of associations or foundations.
- Issuance of signature circulars and completion of official procedures.
3. Establishment and Administrative Processes
- Preparation of necessary documents on behalf of associations and foundations.
- Obtaining permits from local administrative authorities.
- Establishment procedures for federations and confederations.
- Legal support for administrative processes of associations and foundations.
4. General Assembly and Management Processes
- Organizing general assembly meetings and preparing the necessary documents.
- Taking legal action to annul management board decisions, monitoring their implementation.
- Reviewing the legality of decisions made by the governing bodies of associations and foundations.
5. Resolution of Legal Disputes
- Monitoring criminal and compensation lawsuits filed against association, foundation, and cooperative managers.
- Representation in commercial and administrative lawsuits of these entities.
- Legal proceedings to annul decisions made in general assemblies.
6. Cooperative Law Consultancy
- Establishment, registration, and general assembly procedures for various types of cooperatives (housing, consumption, business cooperatives).
- Removal of members from cooperatives and collection of membership payments.
- Monitoring legal and criminal liabilities of cooperative board members.
- Legal consultancy for the dissolution and liquidation processes of cooperatives.
7. Liquidation and Dissolution Processes
- Managing the liquidation processes of associations, foundations, and cooperatives.
- Providing legal support for dissolution processes and asset liquidation.
8. Foundation and Real Estate Transactions
- Buying and selling real estate on behalf of foundations and associations.
- Reclaiming properties transferred to the state from foundations and registering them in the foundation’s name.
- Establishment of economic enterprises for foundations.
9. Project and Fund Management
- Obtaining public utility status for organizations.
- Implementing public and private sector joint projects.
- Managing the transfer processes of foreign aid.
10. General Audits and Compliance Processes
- Auditing internal procedures of associations, foundations, and cooperatives for compliance with legislation.
- Identifying and reporting deficiencies.
- Preparing annual audit reports.
11. Foundation Law and Foreign Individuals Establishing Foundations
- Establishment and management processes for foundations.
- Preparation of foundation charters and deeds.
- Legal support for foreign individuals seeking to establish foundations in Turkey.
12. Contracts and Legal Transactions
- Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts on behalf of associations, foundations, and cooperatives.
- Monitoring legal processes and obtaining necessary permits.
- Providing consultancy to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and procedures.
Why Gunes & Gunes Law Firm?
26 Years of Experience
We have been providing legal consultancy services to our clients since 1999.
30 Person Team
We are a family of 30 people, with our lawyers and assistant teammates who are experts in different fields of work.
Service in 4 Languages
Internationally, we provide native language-level legal advice in Turkish, English, German and Russian.
48 Different Practice Areas
We provide legal support to our clients in many different fields of work.
Güneş & Güneş Law Firm offers tailored legal solutions for associations, foundations, and cooperatives by deeply understanding their specific legal needs. Our goal is to meticulously manage the legal processes of these entities, prevent legal issues, and ensure their operations are grounded on a sustainable foundation.
With our expert team’s vast experience and extensive knowledge, we are by your side through all stages, from establishment to liquidation. Operating with a transparent, solution-oriented, and reliable approach, we are committed to meeting our clients’ expectations.
If you are seeking effective and professional legal support for your nonprofit organizations, foundations, or cooperatives, don’t hesitate to contact us. At Güneş & Güneş Law Firm, we are always here for you.
