There are two main types of company liquidation in Turkey:
– Voluntary Liquidation: Initiated by the decision of the company’s shareholders or partners.
– Compulsory Liquidation: Enforced by a court ruling or tax authorities in legally defined circumstances.
Key Stages of the Liquidation Process
- Decision to Liquidate:
– Shareholders or partners convene a general assembly to decide on liquidation.
– The decision is documented in meeting minutes and notarized.
- Appointment of a Liquidator:
– A liquidator or a liquidation committee is appointed to oversee the process.
- Notification to Official Authorities:
– The decision is reported to the Trade Registry Office, tax offices, and other relevant authorities.
– A public announcement is published in the Trade Registry Gazette to notify creditors.
- Preparation of the Liquidation Balance Sheet:
– The liquidator, in collaboration with an independent auditor, prepares the initial liquidation balance sheet.
– An inventory of the company’s assets is compiled.
- Settlement of Debts and Liabilities:
– All outstanding debts to creditors are settled.
– Taxes are paid, and all obligations to employees are fulfilled.
- Distribution of Remaining Assets:
– After settling creditor claims, any remaining assets are distributed among shareholders based on their respective shares.
- Final Closure:
– Once all accounts and obligations are settled, the final liquidation balance sheet is prepared and approved by shareholders.
– The company is officially deregistered from the Trade Registry Office.
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