Buying a newly built home in Turkey may appear straightforward: the construction is completed, the developer hands over the keys, and the buyer moves into the apartment. Legally, however, several different stages may exist between purchasing an off-plan property and becoming the owner of a fully completed and formally registered condominium unit. Three concepts are […]
Introduction Foreign nationals can become victims of fraud in Turkey in many different circumstances. A foreign investor may transfer hundreds of thousands of dollars for a property that does not exist. A tourist may pay a deposit for a rental apartment advertised through a fake online account. An overseas buyer may send money to a […]
Introduction Moving money across borders is an ordinary part of international business and private life. A foreign investor may transfer USD 500,000 to Turkey to purchase real estate. A Turkish company may pay a supplier in Germany or China. A foreign-owned Turkish company may receive millions of euros in export revenue. An expatriate working in […]
Introduction Access to the banking system is essential for foreign individuals and companies operating in Turkey. A foreign investor purchasing real estate may need to transfer several hundred thousand dollars into Turkey. A foreign-owned Turkish company may receive international customer payments. An expatriate may receive salary from abroad. A foreign entrepreneur may move company capital […]
Introduction Buying a car is one of the most practical decisions a foreign national living in Turkey may make. Foreign employees, international students, investors, company executives, retirees and families residing in cities such as Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, Izmir or Bodrum may prefer owning a vehicle instead of relying on public transport or long-term car rental. […]
Urban transformation has become one of the most important forces affecting real estate ownership and development in Turkey. For investors, landowners and developers, one of the most significant concepts within this system is the “Reserve Building Area” (Rezerv Yapı Alanı) regulated under Law No. 6306 on the Transformation of Areas Under Disaster Risk. A parcel’s […]
Introduction Turkey has become one of the world’s important destinations for international medical treatment. Foreign patients travel to Istanbul, Antalya, Izmir, Ankara and other Turkish cities for procedures including: Many patients receive appropriate and successful treatment. However, the rapid expansion of international healthcare also means that disputes increasingly arise where a foreign patient suffers injury […]
Introduction A traffic accident in a foreign country can rapidly become a complicated legal and financial problem. A foreign tourist driving a rental car in Antalya may be struck by another vehicle. A British citizen living in Istanbul may suffer permanent injuries after being hit while crossing the road. A German family travelling through Turkey […]
Introduction A foreign national accused of a criminal offence in Turkey enters a legal system that may be completely unfamiliar. The person may be a tourist who expected to remain in Turkey for only a few days, an expatriate living in Istanbul, a foreign company director, an international student, a property owner, an investor or […]
Introduction Being arrested or detained in a foreign country can be an extremely stressful experience. A foreign national in Turkey may suddenly find themselves dealing with police officers, prosecutors, translators, criminal courts and legal terminology they do not understand. This can happen to: A foreign national may be investigated in Turkey in connection with allegations […]