Global companies increasingly appoint foreign nationals as CEOs, CFOs, country managers or regional directors in their Turkish operations. These foreign executives usually negotiate more sophisticated compensation packages than standard employees: fixed salary, performance-based bonuses, long-term incentives, and, in many cases, stock options or other equity-linked instruments. Designing and documenting these salary, bonus and stock option […]
Enforcement of Foreign Court Judgments and Arbitral Awards in Turkey
How to Exit a Turkish Investment Safely: Selling Shares, Property and Companies Entering a market is exciting. Exiting, however, is where investors often lose money, time and legal protection – especially in a foreign jurisdiction. In Turkey, selling shares, real estate or even an entire company is perfectly feasible and investor-friendly if the exit is […]
What to Do If You Are Detained or Arrested in Turkey as a Foreigner Being detained or arrested in a foreign country can be frightening, especially if you do not know the language or the legal system. In Turkey, however, foreigners are protected by the same basic procedural rights as Turkish citizens under the Constitution […]
A well-planned Turkish trademark strategy turns your local registrations into a powerful business tool: supporting your market entry, controlling your distribution network, deterring imitators and increasing the overall value of your brand.
Bank Accounts, Money Transfers and Compliance: How Foreigners Can Move Funds to and from Turkey Legally Foreigners regularly move money in and out of Turkey for many reasons: buying property, investing in a company, funding a startup, paying salaries, or simply supporting family members. Turkish law does allow such transfers, but the system is heavily […]
Work and Residence Permits in Turkey: Legal Roadmap for Expats and Employers Turkey is an attractive destination for many foreign professionals and companies. Yet living and working here legally requires more than just a plane ticket and a job offer. Foreigners must navigate two connected but different regimes: residence permits (right to stay) and work […]