A Practical Legal Guide for Foreign Companies Entering the Turkish Market Foreign companies planning to enter the Turkish market do not necessarily have to incorporate a new Turkish subsidiary. One of the most practical alternatives is to establish a branch office in Türkiye. Under Turkish law, a company incorporated abroad may establish and register a […]
Introduction: What Should Foreign Investors Check Before Investing in Turkey? Turkey offers foreign investors access to a large domestic market, a developed corporate and banking system, manufacturing infrastructure, technology companies, real estate opportunities and a strategic location connecting Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia and surrounding markets. From a legal perspective, Turkey generally welcomes foreign […]
Introduction: Starting a Business in Turkey Is Easy—Structuring It Correctly Is More Difficult Turkey provides a relatively open legal environment for foreign direct investment. International investors are generally subject to the principle of equal treatment and may establish the company forms available under the Turkish Commercial Code under substantially the same rules applicable to domestic […]
Introduction: What Residence Permit Can a Foreign Investor Obtain in Turkey? Foreign nationals who invest in Turkey have several possible routes to lawful residence, but there is no single immigration status called simply an “investor visa” that applies automatically to every person who buys property, establishes a company or transfers capital into Turkey. The correct […]
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 […]