A Comprehensive Legal Guide for International Investors Introduction Türkiye has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations for foreign investors seeking access to regional and global markets. Strategically located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Türkiye offers a dynamic economy, a young and skilled workforce, a liberal investment regime, and […]
1. Introduction In an increasingly globalized world, cross-border marriages have become common, leading to complex legal consequences in the field of immigration law. One of the most significant legal instruments regulating the stay of foreign nationals married to Turkish citizens or other foreigners in Türkiye is the family residence permit. This permit allows family members […]
Introduction Securing debts is one of the most fundamental concerns in both commercial and civil law. Creditors seek legal mechanisms that minimize the risk of non-payment, while debtors aim to access financing without relinquishing full ownership of their assets. In Turkey, the law of pledges (security interests) plays a central role in balancing these competing […]
1. Legal Basis of Residence Permits 1.1 Definition and Legal Nature of a Residence Permit A residence permit is an administrative act issued by a competent public authority, granting a foreign national the legal right to reside in a country beyond the duration permitted by a visa or visa exemption regime. Unlike citizenship, a residence […]
1. Introduction Globalization, international marriages, and cross-border family structures have dramatically increased the number of divorces adjudicated outside the spouses’ country of nationality or habitual residence. For individuals connected to Turkey—whether by nationality, domicile, or civil registry—foreign divorce judgments often raise a critical legal question: Does a divorce obtained abroad automatically dissolve the marriage under […]
I. Introduction Marriage, as a legal and social institution, occupies a central position in Turkish law. It is protected not only by statutory provisions of the Turkish Civil Code but also by constitutional principles and international human rights norms. However, when marriage becomes a means rather than an end — particularly in the context of […]
Turkey adopts one of the most uncompromising legal approaches to drug importation offences in Europe. For foreign individuals, international businesses and legal practitioners, understanding how Turkish criminal law treats the importation of narcotic and psychotropic substances is not merely academic — it can be decisive. Unlike many jurisdictions where importation is assessed alongside intent, role […]
A concordat in Turkey (konkordato) is a court-supervised restructuring procedure that allows a debtor who cannot pay debts as they fall due (or is at risk of default) to propose a repayment/restructuring plan to creditors and continue operating under legal protection—rather than going straight into bankruptcy. The concordat regime is regulated in the Turkish Enforcement […]