Introduction: Can an Investor’s Spouse and Children Obtain Turkish Citizenship? Yes. One of the most important advantages of Turkey’s citizenship-by-investment system is that a qualifying foreign investor may potentially obtain Turkish citizenship together with certain members of the investor’s family. Under the current exceptional citizenship framework, the relevant category includes the qualifying foreign investor’s foreign […]
Introduction: Can a Turkish Citizenship Rejection Be Challenged? Receiving a rejection after months of preparing documents, completing interviews, establishing residence or making a substantial investment can be frustrating for a foreign applicant. A rejection, however, does not necessarily mean that every legal avenue has ended. A Turkish citizenship rejection is an administrative decision and may, […]
Introduction: When Can You Sell Property Purchased for Turkish Citizenship? A foreign investor who acquires real estate in Turkey for the purpose of obtaining Turkish citizenship will usually have an important question after completing the investment: “When can I sell the property?” The general answer is straightforward: A property used to qualify for Turkish citizenship […]
Introduction: Is It Safe for Foreigners to Buy Real Estate in Turkey? Turkey remains an important real estate market for foreign investors seeking residential property, commercial premises, rental investments, holiday homes, development land or property connected with Turkish citizenship applications. Foreign natural persons who satisfy the applicable nationality and statutory requirements may generally acquire real […]
Introduction: Can a Foreigner Establish an E-Commerce Company in Turkey? Yes. A foreign individual or foreign legal entity may generally establish and own an e-commerce company in Turkey. Turkey’s foreign investment regime is based on equal treatment between international and domestic investors. Foreign investors may generally establish the company forms regulated under the Turkish Commercial […]
Introduction: Can a Foreign Entrepreneur Establish a Technology Company in Turkey? Turkey has become an increasingly relevant jurisdiction for international entrepreneurs seeking to establish software, SaaS, artificial intelligence, mobile application, fintech, healthtech, e-commerce and other technology-driven businesses. From a corporate law perspective, Turkey is relatively open to foreign investment. The Turkish foreign direct investment framework […]
Introduction: Can a Foreigner Start a Startup in Turkey? Yes. Foreign entrepreneurs may generally establish and own startup companies in Turkey, and in most ordinary business sectors there is no general requirement to have a Turkish co-founder or shareholder. Turkey’s foreign direct investment framework is based on the principle of equal treatment. International investors may […]
Introduction Turkey can offer significant commercial and tax opportunities to international investors establishing a local company. Foreign entrepreneurs may generally establish Turkish limited liability companies or joint stock companies and, in ordinary sectors, may hold 100% of the shares without requiring a Turkish partner. From a tax perspective, however, establishing a company in Turkey should […]
Introduction Turkey provides foreign investors with broad opportunities to establish companies, acquire shares, purchase real estate, open branches, invest in financial instruments and conduct commercial activities. However, making an investment in Turkey may also create significant Turkish tax obligations. One of the most common mistakes made by international investors is to focus on company formation, […]
Introduction A foreign investor considering the acquisition of an existing Turkish company will often ask one fundamental question: “If I buy the company, will I become responsible for debts that arose before I became the owner?” The answer under Turkish law depends heavily on how the acquisition is structured and what type of debt is […]