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False friends: the Dutch company law rules Turkish founders think they already know

Some terms translate perfectly between Turkish and Dutch company law but mean something different on the other side. Four that catch out Turkish founders with a Dutch BV: the notary, the dividend, the board decision and the convertible note, with a quick check for your own company.

Ege Ozgurel12 Oct

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False friends: the Dutch company law rules Turkish founders think they already know
Some terms translate perfectly between Turkish and Dutch company law but mean something different on the other side. Four that catch out Turkish founders with a Dutch BV: the notary, the dividend, the board decision and the convertible note, with a quick check for your own company.
Ege Ozgurel · 12 Oct 2026

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