Introduction Foreign investors do not need to establish a new company from scratch in order to enter the Turkish market. An individual or company established abroad may instead acquire shares in an existing Turkish company and become a shareholder of an operational business. For many international investors, this can be commercially more attractive than incorporating […]
Introduction Turkey remains an important real estate market for international investors seeking residential property, commercial premises, holiday homes, rental investments, development opportunities or assets that may also support residence or citizenship planning. Istanbul, Antalya, Ankara, İzmir, Muğla and other major Turkish markets attract investors from Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, the Gulf states, North […]
Introduction Foreign investors considering Turkish citizenship do not necessarily need to purchase real estate or establish a company in Turkey. One of the most straightforward financial investment options available under Turkish citizenship legislation is the bank deposit route. Under the Turkish citizenship-by-investment framework applicable in 2026, a foreign investor may become eligible to apply for […]
Introduction A foreign investor does not necessarily need to purchase real estate to obtain Turkish citizenship by investment. Turkish law provides several alternative investment routes, including a particularly important option for entrepreneurs, industrial investors, international companies and business owners: making a fixed capital investment of at least USD 500,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency […]
Introduction Turkey provides foreign investors with an exceptional route to Turkish citizenship through qualifying real estate investment. Under the rules currently applicable in 2026, a foreign natural person may become eligible to apply for Turkish citizenship by purchasing qualifying real estate worth at least USD 400,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency, provided that a […]
Introduction Purchasing real estate is one of the most commonly used investment routes for foreign nationals seeking Turkish citizenship. Under the current Turkish citizenship-by-investment framework, a foreign investor may become eligible to apply for exceptional Turkish citizenship by acquiring qualifying real estate worth at least USD 400,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency, provided that […]
Introduction Turkey offers one of the most established investment-based citizenship regimes available to foreign investors. Unlike ordinary naturalisation, which generally requires a qualifying period of residence and satisfaction of several integration-related requirements, Turkish law permits certain foreign investors to apply for citizenship through an exceptional acquisition procedure. The programme is commonly referred to internationally as […]
Introduction Turkey allows foreign individuals and foreign legal entities to establish and own companies, and in most ordinary sectors a Turkish citizen shareholder is not required. This makes company formation an attractive option for foreign entrepreneurs who intend to establish a long-term commercial presence in Turkey. However, one of the most common misunderstandings among foreign […]
Introduction One of the most common questions asked by foreign entrepreneurs considering an investment in Turkey is whether establishing a Turkish company automatically gives the shareholder the right to live in Turkey. The short answer is: No. Establishing or owning a company in Turkey does not automatically grant a residence permit. However, this does not […]
Introduction Turkey is increasingly considered by foreign entrepreneurs, international companies, investors and technology businesses seeking to establish a commercial presence between Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Its large domestic market, developed manufacturing sector, international logistics connections, banking system and access to regional markets make Turkey an important jurisdiction for foreign investment. One of the […]