Mediation in Turkey: Mandatory Mediation, Procedure & Enforcement 1) Why mediation matters for individuals and businesses in Turkey Mediation is no longer a “nice-to-have” option in many disputes in Turkey—it is often the fastest path to a legally secure outcome and, in several categories, it is a mandatory step before filing a lawsuit. When used […]
1) The Regulatory Map: Who Oversees What? Turkish banking and finance regulation is not handled by a single authority. Different segments of the market are supervised by different regulators, and transactions may require coordination across several regimes. Key authorities you will commonly encounter In practice, a single project (for example, a fintech platform offering wallet […]
Turkish AI Law : A Practical Legal & Compliance Guide for Businesses Artificial intelligence is no longer an “innovation project” that sits inside an IT department. In Turkey, AI is increasingly used in banking and fintech, e-commerce and retail, HR and recruitment, health and life sciences, call centers, logistics, security, advertising, and content production. As […]
Why Drug Law Matters in Turkey “Drug law” in Turkey is not a narrow niche. It affects tourists and expats stopped at airports, students caught with small quantities, families facing urgent detention decisions, and companies dealing with employee misconduct or workplace investigations. Turkish criminal policy in this area is strict, and the legal consequences can […]
1. Legal Framework: Why the Trade Registry Matters 1.1. Principle of registration and publicity Under the Turkish Commercial Code, certain facts concerning commercial enterprises and companies must be registered and published. The Trade Registry is a public database kept under the supervision of the Ministry of Trade and operated by regional trade registry offices. It […]
How to Exit a Turkish Investment Safely: Selling Shares, Property and Companies Entering a market is exciting. Exiting, however, is where investors often lose money, time and legal protection – especially in a foreign jurisdiction. In Turkey, selling shares, real estate or even an entire company is perfectly feasible and investor-friendly if the exit is […]
What to Do If You Are Detained or Arrested in Turkey as a Foreigner Being detained or arrested in a foreign country can be frightening, especially if you do not know the language or the legal system. In Turkey, however, foreigners are protected by the same basic procedural rights as Turkish citizens under the Constitution […]
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.