THE CONCEPT OF ASSOCIATIONS, THEIR LEGAL NATURE, AND ESTABLISHMENT PROCEDURE (Turkish Civil Code Articles 56-62) Associations, one of the most fundamental structures of civil society and institutional organization, are groups of individuals who come together in the legal world to achieve goals other than profit sharing. Although they do not pursue a commercial purpose like […]
Introduction The ability of foreign nationals to establish and participate in associations and foundations is a significant aspect of civil society participation in Turkey. Turkish law offers a structured framework for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including associations (dernek) and foundations (vakıf). However, foreigners must comply with specific legal requirements to operate within this framework. This article […]