The Juridical Infrastructure for Foreign Investors in Turkey

EasyChair Preprint 15374

Abstract

The geographic location of Turkey, CU member of EU, and increasing market attractiveness provide the window of opportunities for FDI, but FDI has been relatively low in Turkey. The present research aims to analyses the aspects behind the investment of Swedish firms in Turkey, and to outline the main benefits offered by the Turkish market.

Data for the analysis was collected from 22% responding organizations/subsidiaries ‘sweeping’ across different industries based in Sweden obtained from the Swedish Trade Council Combined with cross sectional secondary sources The copy of the questionnaire administered is appended to this report. The findings indicate that firm scale is immaterial as an investment determinant but research and development, international experience, and Turkey itself as a market, geographical location, cost of labor and possession of a skilled workforce are relevant. Market entry with external support and the gradual positive change of business and economic environment in Turkey make the country increasingly more attractive for FDI. But it was observed that cultural differences do not assume much importance.

In sum, it can be concluded that Turkey can provide real advantages for Sweden FDI, such as a location advantage, market advantage, cost advantage and new venture advantage as a result of change in the Turkish economy.

Keyphrases: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Regulations, Foreign Investment Policies, Foreign Investment in Turkey, Investment Incentives in Turkey, Investor Protection in Turkey, Juridical Infrastructure, Legal Challenges for Foreign Investors, Legal Framework for Foreign Investors, Turkey Business Law, Turkey Economic Environment, Turkey Investment Law

@booklet{EasyChair:15374,
  author    = {Esra Akcebe},
  title     = {The Juridical Infrastructure for Foreign Investors in Turkey},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 15374},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}