Unless the parties choose another governing law, a contract with an Indian company is read under the Indian Contract Act 1872. Construction and supply contracts need clear scope, payment, delay and variation terms. Because a Turkish judgment cannot be executed directly in India, an arbitration clause is the key protection; both countries are New York Convention parties.
- Document route
- Turkish notary and apostille, or Indian mission attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 2h30 ahead of Turkey all year
- Core law
- Indian Contract Act 1872
- Foreign awards
- Part II, Arbitration Act 1996
Commercial Contracts from Turkey: how it works
We draft and review supply, distribution, construction, subcontract and joint venture agreements, focusing on scope, price adjustment, delays and liquidated damages, bank guarantees, termination and dispute resolution.
We also flag Indian regulatory points, such as stamp duty, GST and withholding tax on payments to Turkish parties, and how the tax treaty affects them.
For construction subcontracts, we check back-to-back terms with the main contract so that the Turkish party is not left exposed.
For Turkish machinery and equipment suppliers, we add installation, commissioning, training and spare parts obligations, and warranties that start from commissioning rather than shipment.
For Indian buyers of Turkish dry fruits and marble, we focus on quality grading, inspection at loading and claims for breakage.
What clients in Turkey should know
- Use bank guarantees for advances.
- Specify both the seat and the arbitral institution.
- Check withholding tax on payments.
Step by step from Turkey
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Turkey, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Turkey
Turkish notary and apostille, or Indian mission attestation
Work in India
Our team files, appears and follows up in India, and shares scans of everything filed.
Result and handover
Certified copies and originals are couriered to you in Turkey where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Turkey. For the law, the documents and the step-by-step procedure, read our main page on Commercial Contracts, or see all services for clients in Turkey and the Doing Business in India practice area.
Questions from clients in Turkey
Should we choose arbitration?
Usually, because awards are easier to enforce in India than foreign judgments.
Can you review an Indian main contractor's subcontract?
Yes, and flag the risky clauses.
Does the tax treaty reduce withholding?
Often yes, with a tax residence certificate.
When should the warranty start?
For machinery, usually from commissioning, which protects the buyer.