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 […]
Double taxation is not just a theoretical concern in textbooks; it is a real economic risk that can significantly reduce the net return of foreign investments. It arises because different countries exercise their taxing powers based on residence and source, sometimes simultaneously, and because domestic rules are not automatically aligned.
Handled correctly, Turkish tax law does not have to be a trap – it can be a competitive advantage that increases your net return instead of eroding it.
1. Introduction: Cross-Border E-Commerce and the Turkish Market Turkey has become a strategic market for cross-border e-commerce. A large, young population, widespread use of smartphones and a culture that is very active on social media platforms make Turkey an attractive destination for foreign brands that want to sell online without opening physical shops in the […]
1. Domestic Legal Foundations for the Protection of Foreign Investments 1.1. Principle of national treatment and freedom of investment Under Turkey’s foreign investment regime, foreign investors are in principle treated no less favourably than domestic investors. Foreign investors can establish companies, acquire shares, participate in joint ventures and enter into public–private partnership (PPP) structures subject […]
. Introduction Turkey has emerged as one of the most dynamic real-estate markets in the region. Its rapidly growing population, tourism potential, and strategic location between Europe, Asia and the Middle East create a unique magnet for property investors. For foreign buyers, Turkish real estate is not merely an asset class—it is a gateway to […]
Introduction Over the last two decades, Turkey has become a regional magnet for large-scale industrial, energy, infrastructure, and technology investments. Its strategic position between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, combined with a growing domestic market of over 85 million people, provides fertile ground for both local and foreign investors seeking long-term opportunities. The Turkish […]
1. Turkey’s Energy Landscape: Why Investors Care Turkey has gradually turned from a purely import-dependent, state-dominated energy market into a complex and investment-hungry ecosystem where private companies design, build, finance and operate generation, transmission-related assets, storage facilities and upstream projects. Several factors explain why international investors consistently look at Turkey for energy opportunities: However, energy […]