Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Law in Turkey: A Practical Legal Guide for Businesses, Exchanges, Investors, and Web3 Founders (2026) Blockchain and crypto-assets have moved from a “grey zone” into a structured regulatory framework in Turkey. For entrepreneurs, exchanges, custodians, fintechs, and international investors, the key question is no longer whether Turkey regulates crypto—لكن rather how to […]
Public Procurement Law in Turkey: A Practical Guide to Tenders, EKAP, Contracts, and Legal Remedies Public procurement in Turkey is a high-opportunity, high-compliance environment. If you sell goods, provide services, or deliver construction works to public bodies—municipalities, ministries, universities, state-owned entities, or other contracting authorities—you will be operating under a specialized legal framework where procedure […]
Global Perspective on Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances The majority of countries worldwide do not tolerate the use and possession of narcotics. These acts are referred to as crimes, and their penalties are often severe. However, a small number of countries permit the use and possession of a limited amount of narcotics and psychotropic substances. An […]
Transportation of Goods Law in Turkey: A Practical Legal Guide for Shippers, Carriers & Logistics Companies Turkey sits on one of the world’s busiest trade corridors, which means transportation disputes are not “rare exceptions”—they are a predictable business risk. Whether you ship by road from Istanbul to the EU, export via Turkish ports, move cargo […]
Testamentary (Wills) and Inheritance Transactions Law in Turkey: A Legal and Practical Guide Inheritance matters in Turkey are rarely “just paperwork.” They often combine family dynamics, cross-border documents, real estate transfers, bank and company procedures, tax filings, and—when disputes arise—time-sensitive litigation. If you are planning your estate, administering a loved one’s estate, or claiming inheritance […]
Capital Market Law in Turkey: A Practical Legal Guide for Issuers, Investors, and Financial Institutions Turkey’s capital markets have expanded rapidly in recent years—driven by increased public offerings, a growing domestic investor base, and a more sophisticated regulatory framework. For companies considering an IPO, for investors assessing disclosure and governance risks, and for intermediaries providing […]
How compensation claims work in Turkey—material and moral damages, evidence, limitation periods, settlement, and court strategy for victims and businesses. Compensation disputes are among the most common—and most emotionally charged—legal matters in Turkey. A serious traffic accident, a workplace injury, a medical error, a construction defect, a failed business deal, or a defaming post on […]
A practical guide to construction law in Turkey—contracts, permits, risk management, payment security, defects, delays, and dispute resolution. Construction Law in Turkey: A Practical Legal Guide for Investors, Developers, Contractors, and Homebuyers Construction projects succeed or fail long before the concrete is poured. In practice, the “hard” part is often not engineering—it’s legal risk: land […]
Turkey’s advertising rules, influencer & green claims compliance, fines, and enforcement by the Advertising Board. Practical legal checklist for brands Advertising Law in Turkey: A Practical Legal Guide for Brands, Agencies & Digital Platforms (2026) Running an advertising campaign in Turkey is rarely just a marketing decision—it is a legal compliance project. Turkey has a […]
How to obtain a residence permit in Turkey in 2026: permit types, required documents, fees, renewals, cancellations, and appeal options. 1) What is a Turkish Residence Permit—and who needs it? A residence permit (ikamet) is the legal authorization that allows a foreign national to stay in Türkiye beyond their visa/visa-exemption period, and typically longer than […]