1. Do Foreign Patients Have Legal Rights in Turkey? Yes. A person does not lose patient protections merely because he or she is not a Turkish citizen. Foreign patients receiving treatment in Turkey may have rights arising from several different areas of Turkish law, including: The exact legal regime may depend on whether treatment was […]
For global venture capitalists, strategic corporate investors, and foreign entrepreneurs evaluating entry into Türkiye’s dynamic technology and innovation ecosystem, deciding between building a brand-new entity or acquiring an existing Turkish startup is a crucial structural choice. Under Turkish corporate law, a foreign investor can legally buy an existing Turkish startup instead of establishing a new […]
Introduction Building a successful technology company requires considerably more than identifying a commercially attractive idea. Entrepreneurs must transform an idea into a legally identifiable business, determine ownership among founders, secure intellectual property rights, recruit employees, obtain financing, manage investors and ultimately establish a corporate structure capable of supporting international growth. These decisions are interconnected. An […]
hdksjdj Establishing an international presence is a major milestone for growing corporate entities. When expanding into foreign markets, corporate leadership must evaluate various structural models—such as forming a standalone subsidiary, registering a liaison office, or establishing a direct branch office. For foreign enterprises targeting the Turkish market, establishing a Branch Office (Şube) offers a direct […]
Introduction The emergence of unicorn companies represents one of the most significant developments in the contemporary digital economy. The term “unicorn company” is generally used to describe a privately held startup with a valuation of at least USD 1 billion. Although the expression initially referred to the exceptional rarity of such enterprises, technological development, globalization […]
How Can a Foreigner in Türkiye Exercise Consumer Rights Against a Hospital, Private School or Company? A foreign national living, studying, working or temporarily staying in Türkiye can benefit from Turkish consumer protection law when purchasing goods or services for personal purposes. Turkish citizenship is not a requirement for being a consumer. Under Law No. […]
What Compensation Rights Does a Foreigner Have After a Traffic Accident in Türkiye? A foreign national who suffers a traffic accident in Türkiye may be entitled to substantial compensation under Turkish law. The victim does not lose compensation rights merely because they: A foreign person injured in an accident in Istanbul, Antalya, Ankara, İzmir, Bodrum, […]
How Can a Foreign Heir Take Over a House, Vehicle and Bank Accounts in Türkiye? A foreign national may become an heir to assets located in Türkiye even if the heir: The inherited estate may include: However, being legally entitled to inherit an asset and actually taking control of that asset are two different things. […]
How Is the Estate of a Foreigner Who Dies in Türkiye Distributed? When a foreign national dies while living in Türkiye—or dies abroad while owning assets in Türkiye—the inheritance process can involve more than one legal system. The deceased may have: The deceased may also leave: The first question in such a case is therefore […]
What Protection Measures Can a Foreigner Residing in Türkiye Request If They Experience Domestic Violence? A foreign national who experiences domestic violence in Türkiye can request immediate legal protection under Turkish law. The victim does not have to be a Turkish citizen. The victim does not necessarily have to wait until: Law No. 6284 on […]