Franchise and Distribution Agreements in Turkey: Legal Risks and Protections Doing business in Turkey through a local partner can be very attractive. The market is young, dynamic and strongly connected to both Europe and the Middle East. However, using franchise or distribution models without a solid contract can easily lead to disputes, loss of reputation […]
Renting or Leasing Property in Turkey: Key Clauses to Protect Yourself If you are renting or leasing a flat, office or shop in Turkey, the most important protection you have is the written lease agreement. Turkish law gives both tenant and landlord certain rights, but what you sign will strongly shape how easy it is […]
Inheritance in Turkey for Foreigners: Who Gets What and How? If you are a foreigner who owns a flat in Istanbul, a villa on the Aegean coast or shares in a Turkish company, a very simple question can become legally complicated: “When I die, who actually gets my Turkish assets – and under which law?” […]
How to Enforce a Foreign Court Judgment in Turkey Cross-border business almost always means cross-border disputes. Winning a lawsuit abroad against a Turkish counterparty is only half of the job: if the debtor’s assets are in Turkey, you will eventually need to turn your foreign judgment into something that Turkish bailiffs can enforce. Under Turkish […]
ESOPs and Stock Options in Turkish Startups: A Practical Guide for Foreign Founders If you are a foreign founder building a startup in Turkey, you will quickly run into a familiar question: “How do we give our team equity like we do in the US or UK?” In most venture ecosystems, Employee Stock Option Plans […]
M&A in Turkey: Legal Due Diligence Tips for Foreign Buyers Turkey has become a key market for cross-border mergers and acquisitions, especially for strategic investors and private equity funds looking for growth and regional expansion. A young population, dynamic domestic demand and a strategic location between Europe, Asia and the Middle East make Turkish targets […]
For many investors, Turkey looks like a “trader-friendly” jurisdiction: active retail markets, zero tax rumours on stocks and crypto, and plenty of online platforms. But once you look at the law instead of social media posts, the picture is more nuanced – especially after recent reforms on crypto and leveraged products. This article is a […]
When a Foreign National Is Stopped at Turkish Customs Imagine this: you land in Istanbul after a long-haul flight, queue at passport control, pick up your luggage… and then, instead of “Nothing to Declare”, an officer asks you to step aside. Your suitcase is opened, questions start, and suddenly you realise you are no longer […]