J.H. Cohn is an independentmember of Nexia International

AN INTRODUCTION TO IES EXPATRIATE SERVICES

WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO ?IES Istanbul Expatriate Services was formed in 2011 in order to fill a gap in the market for a seamless, flexible and complete relocation support for foreigners in Istanbul.

We saw the need for a dynamic and professional service provider who will work together with the HR professionals to ease their workload in all expatriate related matters.

Our goal is to ensure that the new expatriate to Istanbul avoids the usual pitfalls and is able to tail up employment with the least amount of problems by receiving full relocation and immigration support when it comes to setting up a life in Istanbul, whether it will be on a temporary or on a permanent basis.

Our international team of experienced, multi-lingual consultants is dedicated to providing the highest level of relocation support available. Our relocation service programs are designed to alleviate the burdens of international assignments, so you can focus on the things which are most important to you.

We aim to go beyond

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friends in Istanbul.

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EXPATRIATE & TAX SOLUTIONS

People are at the heart of any cross-border investment. They feature naturally in decisions about foreign direct investment or multinational projects. Sending executives overseas, or moving overseas as an executive within a global business, is a complicated decision with far-reaching consequences for families.

We understand the challenges of such a move and have developed tools to limit risks and maximize executive effectiveness from an administrative, employment law, tax and social security point of view.

We regularly helps international businesses in connection with:

• Drafting employment and secondment contracts for senior executives

• International expatriate consulting, employment law, social security and tax planning for international executives

• Visas, work permits, immigration for international businesses

• İnternational assignment policies for multinationals

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RELOCATION SOLUTIONSWhether relocating one person or a group of employees to Istanbul, a successful move will hinge on personalized and cost-effective destination services, clear communication, and access to local area expertise and knowledge. Our comprehensive relocation programs leave no stone unturned, allowing the employee a smooth transition into life in Turkey and the ability to focus on their work related responsibilities.

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• Settling into Istanbul and continuous support;

• Utility connections;

• Coordination of furniture removals;

• Transfers to and from airport/hotel/business meetings;

• Coordination of vehicle fleet management;

• Booking of flights, hotels and rental vehicles

• Immigration assistance, work permits, study permits, permanent residence;

• House hunting and lease negotiations;

• Assistance in selecting schools and other educational programmes;

• Cross Cultural orientation programmes;

• Expatriate integration and management programmes;

CULTURAL & LANGUAGE TRAINING

IES is pleased to provide global corporations, employees and expatriate assignees customized cultural & language training. Training is available at home or office, and is scheduled according to the student's availability. Our proficiency-based approach accommodates a variety of learning styles and instructional techniques, and focuses on building speaking proficiency in Turkish and Turkish Culture.

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• Cultural differences have proved a problem for foreign personnel - whether managers, staff or customers alike. Different communication styles and customer service expectations have highlighted the need for investment in cross cultural awareness training.

• We have the expertise and know-how to help you overcome potential issues through our Turkey focused cultural awareness training courses.

• Topics vary from Turkish culture to strategies for interacting, communicating with colleagues, business partners and associates. Real life situations are used to make the interaction lively and useful. The module helps you discover Turkey through a combination of slides and photographs.

• The deeper purpose of this module is to provide insights so that an expatriate achieves greater success through his professional interaction

DESTINATION SERVICES

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IES specializes in event planning services for Wedding, Meeting Planners, Corporate Travel Companies, and Incentive Groups around the world, hosting hundreds of groups annually through offices in Istanbul Turkey. Through our innovative partnerships with hotels, restaurants, off-site venues, and the best local businesses, we can create custom packages -- the kind of once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you and your guests will never forget.

We mastermind your experience.

Our experience allows us to perfect yours. We specialize in moments that are once-in-a-lifetime and understand the serious planning and work that takes place behind-the-scenes to make those moments come together.

Our services include:

Weddings Business Meetings Dining Events Tours and Activities Airport Transportation and Local Shuttle

RELOCATION PROCESS

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INTERNATIONAL EXPERTISEThe Forum for Expatriate Management was founded in October 2008 by Brian Friedman.

Formerly the Chief Executive Officer of both Ernst & Young’s and previously Arthur Andersen’s Human Capital practice, Brian has worked in Global Mobility and Expatriate Management for over 25 years.

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EOur deeply-held belief is that service providers have tended to look at expatriate management through the wrong end of the telescope – that is, focusing on the service they offer the assignee. In reality, the issue needs to be considered from the perspective of the assignee and the in-house global mobility professional.

The real issue is moving an employee (and accompanying family) from one location to another. It is not a question of relocation, HR, tax, schooling, banking or any other of the myriad issues facing the assignee. Rather it is all of them, with an international twist added in for good measure.

To address this problem, we believe there is a clear need for an online community of International Human Resource and Global Mobility professionals that is wholly inclusive in nature and open to both in-house and service provider professionals alike.

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NETWORKING EVENTS FOR GLOBAL MOBILITY, HR & EXPAT SPECIALISTS and SERVICE PROVIDERS

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We are organising a number of selected Global Mobility events which will enable both in-house corporate members and a limited number of suppliers to gather in informal surrounding to hear cutting edge presentations, discuss thought leading topics and meet with fellow global mobility professionals.

Please join us to get informed latest industrial developments, trends and news, and expand your business connections with us.

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  CONTACT

Istiklal Cad. 231 Hidivyal PalasKat:3 No:55-56 Beyoğlu-Istanbul

Tel: +90 212 243 21 38 Web: www.istanbulexpatriate.comE-mail: info@istanbulexpatriate.com