Can a Foreigner Who Is Subject to an Arrest Warrant in Türkiye Be Deported? Yes, a foreign national who is subject to an arrest warrant in Türkiye can potentially also become subject to deportation proceedings. However, an arrest warrant and a deportation order are two completely different legal measures. This distinction is essential. An arrest […]
Does a Criminal Case in Türkiye Affect a Foreigner’s Residence Permit? A foreign national living legally in Türkiye may suddenly become involved in a criminal investigation. The foreigner may be: One of the first questions is often not about the criminal punishment itself. Instead, the foreigner asks: “Will I lose my Turkish residence permit?” This […]
What Are the Rights of a Foreigner Detained by the Police in Türkiye? Being stopped, arrested or detained by the police in a foreign country can be extremely stressful. A foreign national in Türkiye may not speak Turkish, may not understand why the police are taking them to a police station and may not know […]
Introduction: Should Foreign Investors Choose Arbitration or Turkish Courts? Foreign investors entering Turkey frequently spend substantial time negotiating commercial matters such as valuation, ownership percentages, payment terms, management rights, intellectual property, financing and exit mechanisms. One clause is often left until the final stages of negotiation: “How will disputes be resolved?” That clause may later […]
Introduction: How Can a Foreign Investor Close a Company and Exit Turkey? Foreign investors entering Turkey generally focus on company incorporation, bank accounts, investment permits, employees and commercial operations. However, an equally important question is often ignored: How can the investor legally close the Turkish company and take the remaining investment out of Turkey? A […]
Introduction: Is Buying Commercial Real Estate in Turkey Safe for Foreign Investors? Turkey offers a broad commercial real estate market for international investors. Foreign investors may be interested in purchasing: The legal system permits foreign investment in Turkish real estate, but commercial property transactions should not be approached in the same way as purchasing an […]
Introduction: What Must a Foreign Company Know Before Hiring Employees in Turkey? Hiring personnel in Turkey may appear straightforward from a commercial perspective. A foreign investor establishes a Turkish subsidiary, rents an office or factory, recruits local employees and begins operating. Legally, however, employment creates a separate compliance structure involving Turkish labour law, social security […]
Introduction: What Should a Foreign Investor Check Before Building a Factory in Turkey? Turkey remains an important manufacturing location for international investors seeking access to the European, Middle Eastern, North African and Central Asian markets. Its industrial infrastructure, customs integration with the European Union for many industrial products, developed automotive and machinery supply chains, organized […]
Introduction: Why Do Turkey’s Double Taxation Treaties Matter for Foreign Investors? A foreign investor establishing a company, acquiring shares, lending money, licensing technology or providing services in Turkey can potentially face taxation in more than one country. A German company may pay tax in Germany while receiving dividends from a Turkish subsidiary. A Dutch investor […]
Introduction: How Are Dividends Paid to Foreign Shareholders Taxed in Turkey? Foreign investors establishing or acquiring companies in Turkey naturally focus on the profitability of the investment. However, earning a profit inside a Turkish company and transferring that profit to the foreign shareholder are two different stages from a Turkish tax perspective. A Turkish company […]