1. Why buy company shares in Turkey? Acquiring shares in an existing Turkish company (rather than establishing a new entity) is often chosen because: On the other hand, the buyer also takes over the history and hidden risks of the company: tax exposures, social security debts, litigation, regulatory non-compliance, and even criminal risks in some […]
1. Introduction: Why Foreign Defendants Need to Understand Turkish Criminal Procedure Turkey is a transit and destination country for tourism, trade, investments and migration. Every year millions of foreign nationals enter Turkey for business, holidays, education or long-term residence. This intense international mobility also means that foreign nationals may occasionally become involved in criminal investigations […]
1. Why Turkey Matters for Foreign Patients – and Why Legal Protection Is Critical Turkey has become one of the leading destinations for health tourism. Every year, thousands of foreign patients travel to Istanbul, Antalya, Ankara and other cities for: Competitive prices, modern private hospitals and aggressive international marketing campaigns make Turkey very attractive. However, […]
1. Why Enforcement in Turkey Matters International trade, migration, investment and digital commerce mean that disputes are no longer confined to one country. A company may litigate in London or arbitrate in Dubai, but the losing party’s assets may ultimately be found in Turkey. In that scenario, the winning party quickly discovers a crucial truth […]
Turkey has become a key market for international investors in sectors such as technology, logistics, real estate, tourism, manufacturing and energy. Many foreign investors choose to partner with Turkish entrepreneurs and set up a Turkish company with foreign and local shareholders together. These partnerships can be very profitable, but when expectations are not aligned, they […]
1. Legal Framework of Online Shopping in Turkey 1.1 Consumer Protection Law – Law No. 6502 The backbone of consumer protection in Turkey is the Law on Consumer Protection No. 6502. This statute sets out the general rules on: For online shopping, the provisions on distance contracts and defective goods/services are particularly important. 1.2 Distance […]
“I Received a Deportation Order in Turkey – What Should I Do?”Information for Foreigners under Law No. 6458 Receiving a deportation (removal) order in Turkey is serious, but it is not the end of the road. Turkish law gives you very strict deadlines and important protections. Understanding the 7-day appeal period, the rules on administrative […]
Many foreigners come to Türkiye as “digital nomads” or seasonal workers in tourism, bars, restaurants or photography and assume that a tourist visa or short-term residence permit is enough. Under Turkish law, however, almost every kind of gainful activity carried out in Türkiye requires a valid work permit or a specific statutory exemption. The main […]
Losing your passport or having your bag stolen in a foreign country is stressful enough; when it happens in Turkey, it also creates concrete legal and practical problems: you may not be able to leave the country, check into some hotels, or continue your onward journey. This guide explains, in clear legal terms, what foreigners […]