Turkey has become one of the most popular destinations in the world for hair transplantation. Thousands of international patients travel to Istanbul, Antalya, Izmir and other Turkish cities every year for FUE, DHI and other hair restoration procedures. Competitive prices, large numbers of clinics and aggressive online marketing have helped create a major international hair-transplant […]
Turkey has become one of the world’s most popular destinations for cosmetic and plastic surgery. Patients from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Australia and the Gulf countries regularly travel to Istanbul, Antalya, Izmir and other Turkish cities for cosmetic procedures. Rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, […]
Turkey has become one of the leading destinations for international medical tourism. Every year, foreign patients travel to Turkey for cosmetic surgery, hair transplantation, dental treatment, bariatric surgery, fertility treatment, ophthalmological procedures, orthopaedic surgery and numerous other medical services. Most treatments are completed successfully. However, medical procedures can sometimes result in serious complications, permanent injuries, […]
1. Do Foreign Patients Have Legal Rights in Turkey? Yes. A person does not lose patient protections merely because he or she is not a Turkish citizen. Foreign patients receiving treatment in Turkey may have rights arising from several different areas of Turkish law, including: The exact legal regime may depend on whether treatment was […]
When cross-border commercial disputes, contractual breaches, or financial defaults jeopardize an investment in Türkiye, foreign investors must act rapidly to prevent local debtors or business partners from dissipating corporate assets. A central question facing foreign enterprises is whether a foreign investor can legally freeze the assets of a Turkish company before formally filing a substantive […]
For global venture capitalists, strategic corporate investors, and foreign entrepreneurs evaluating entry into Türkiye’s dynamic technology and innovation ecosystem, deciding between building a brand-new entity or acquiring an existing Turkish startup is a crucial structural choice. Under Turkish corporate law, a foreign investor can legally buy an existing Turkish startup instead of establishing a new […]
Introduction Building a successful technology company requires considerably more than identifying a commercially attractive idea. Entrepreneurs must transform an idea into a legally identifiable business, determine ownership among founders, secure intellectual property rights, recruit employees, obtain financing, manage investors and ultimately establish a corporate structure capable of supporting international growth. These decisions are interconnected. An […]
hdksjdj Establishing an international presence is a major milestone for growing corporate entities. When expanding into foreign markets, corporate leadership must evaluate various structural models—such as forming a standalone subsidiary, registering a liaison office, or establishing a direct branch office. For foreign enterprises targeting the Turkish market, establishing a Branch Office (Şube) offers a direct […]
Introduction The emergence of unicorn companies represents one of the most significant developments in the contemporary digital economy. The term “unicorn company” is generally used to describe a privately held startup with a valuation of at least USD 1 billion. Although the expression initially referred to the exceptional rarity of such enterprises, technological development, globalization […]
How Can a Foreigner in Türkiye Exercise Consumer Rights Against a Hospital, Private School or Company? A foreign national living, studying, working or temporarily staying in Türkiye can benefit from Turkish consumer protection law when purchasing goods or services for personal purposes. Turkish citizenship is not a requirement for being a consumer. Under Law No. […]