Turkish citizenship through real estate purchase remains one of the most visible and frequently used pathways within Türkiye’s exceptional citizenship regime. It attracts foreign investors, families seeking mobility options, and individuals who want a structured route to Turkish nationality through an asset-backed transaction. Yet the legal reality is often more technical than marketing materials suggest. […]
Turkish citizenship by marriage is one of the most searched nationality topics in Türkiye, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many foreign nationals assume that marrying a Turkish citizen automatically leads to a Turkish passport. Turkish law does not work that way. Under the official guidance of the Directorate General of Population […]
A complete 2026 legal guide to Turkey entry bans, including the reasons an entry ban may be imposed, how long it can last, how deportation affects re-entry, voluntary departure rules, annotated visa applications, and key foreigner rights under Turkish law. Introduction An entry ban to Turkey is one of the most serious immigration consequences a […]
Learn how condominium law in Turkey works, including common areas, management plans, apartment owner rights, maintenance charges, board decisions, manager powers, and common disputes. Introduction Condominium law in Turkey is one of the most important parts of real estate law because it governs how apartment buildings, mixed-use blocks, and large residential sites are owned, managed, […]
Learn why mortgage and encumbrance checks in Turkey are essential before buying property, including land registry review, title transfer risks, valuation, DASK, foreign buyer issues, and practical due diligence steps. Introduction In Turkish real estate practice, many costly disputes begin with one simple mistake: the buyer looks at the property, the price, and the seller’s […]
Turkey’s e-commerce market offers significant opportunity, but it is also one of the areas where legal compliance mistakes appear fastest and most visibly. An online seller can face risk not only under e-commerce legislation, but also under consumer law, data protection law, advertising rules, product safety legislation, and commercial electronic messaging rules. For that reason, […]
Choosing between a share purchase and an asset purchase is one of the most important structuring decisions in any Turkish M&A deal. The answer affects not only price and negotiation dynamics, but also liability allocation, closing mechanics, employee transfer issues, competition filings, foreign investment reporting, and the overall speed of execution. In Turkey, that choice […]
Division of property in Turkish divorce law is mainly governed by the Turkish Civil Code, especially Articles 202, 214, and 218–241. This guide explains the default matrimonial property regime, personal property, acquired property, valuation, residual value, participation claims, value increase claims, contractual regimes, jurisdiction, and enforcement issues in Turkish divorce-related property disputes. (Aile Bakanlığı) Introduction […]
A detailed legal guide to labor inspections and regulatory audits in Turkey, covering HR records, personnel files, payroll, SGK, occupational health and safety, data protection, foreign worker compliance, and 2026 administrative fine exposure. Labor inspections and regulatory audits in Turkey are not rare, abstract risks. The Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s 2025 annual activity […]
Domestic violence changes the legal landscape of a family case immediately. In ordinary divorce litigation, the court is often asked to divide property, determine support, and create a parenting structure for the future. But when domestic violence is present, the case is no longer only about separation. It becomes a matter of safety, coercion, credibility, […]