1) The Big Picture: Residence versus Work Authorization Think of your status in Türkiye as two layered permissions: A work permit usually serves two functions at once: it authorizes the specific work relationship and functions as a residence permit for the same period. That is why foreign shareholders who will actively manage the business should […]
Türkiye’s property market is cyclical, yet it routinely presents selective, high-quality opportunities—particularly in tourism/hospitality, logistics/industrial warehousing, and urban transformation projects. In parallel, individual acquisitions by foreign buyers remain a material (and visible) component of inward capital flows. The legal framework is predictable for investors who sequence land, zoning, permitting, title, and financing correctly. This brief […]
This legal briefing explains how “E-Mobility/Automotive: BYD’s ~USD 1 billion, 150,000-vehicle Turkey investment (manufacturing + R&D) as a signal for the sector” reshapes entry, incentives, compliance, and contracting strategies for foreign OEMs, Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers, battery ecosystem players, and charging-network operators considering Turkey. It focuses on corporate structuring, investment incentives, land/use and permitting, manufacturing compliance and […]
Türkiye’s hydropower fleet remains a cornerstone of national generation, and many assets are now at the age where rehabilitation/modernization can unlock material efficiency and availability gains. In parallel, small hydro (HPP) infills and add-ons in existing schemes—such as utilizing irrigation canals, dam toe outlets, or pressure-reducing stations—offer incremental capacity with comparatively light footprints. The legal […]
This legal briefing outlines how international investors can structure, acquire, and scale tourism-hospitality (city & coastal hotels, themed resorts) and food & beverage assets in Turkey with an FX-earning thesis. Throughout, the phrase “tourism-hospitality (city & coastal hotels, themed resorts) and food & beverage: FX-focused scalable projects” is used to keep the scope clear and […]
1) Introduction: Why this guide matters for foreign employees Foreign employees—whether they are skilled professionals, blue-collar workers, seafarers, or site technicians—form a critical part of Turkey’s workforce. When a work accident occurs, they face two parallel challenges: (i) navigating Turkey’s social security and occupational safety framework, and (ii) overcoming language and immigration barriers that can […]
This practical guide explains how foreign investors can execute an international/intercity transport company acquisition (M&A) in Turkey. It covers deal structuring (share vs. asset deals), licensing and change-of-control issues, operational and regulatory due diligence, labor and data compliance, tax and e-documents, as well as transaction documents, closing mechanics, and post-closing integration. The phrase “international/intercity transport […]
New Transport Company in Turkey: Legal Guide for Foreign Founders This note explains, in practical terms, how a foreign investor can establish a new transport company in Turkey (“new transport company in Turkey”) and obtain the operational licenses required to move goods by road. It focuses on company formation, sector-specific permits (Karayolu Taşıma mevzuatı), labor […]
Investing in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Türkiye: Co-Located Storage with Solar/Wind, Licensing, Grid Access, and Bankable Deal Structures Türkiye’s energy transition has created a decisive opening for battery energy storage systems (BESS)—especially when paired with solar (GES) or wind (RES). Recent regulatory changes allow developers to co-locate storage with renewables and obtain licenses […]
Türkiye’s onshore wind market remains one of the most dynamic segments of its power sector, driven by competitive YEKA-RES tenders, steady project pipelines under the licensed/unlicensed regimes, and a rising opportunity set in repowering. Below is a practitioner-oriented legal roadmap that foreign investors can use to de-risk entry, diligence counterparties, and structure bankable transactions. 1) […]