Turkish telecom regulations, BTK authorization, electronic communications law Turkey, ISP licensing Turkey, telecom compliance Turkey, consumer rights telecom Turkey, data privacy telecom Turkey 1) Why Telecommunications Law Matters in Turkey Telecommunications is one of the most regulated industries in Turkey because it directly affects national infrastructure, public safety, economic competition, and personal data. Whether you […]
A comprehensive guide to Luxury Law in Turkey: trademarks, anti-counterfeiting, customs, KVKK privacy, luxury real estate, art, yachts, contracts, and dispute resolution Luxury is not only a market category—it is a legal ecosystem. In Turkey, the “luxury” space sits at the intersection of intellectual property, cross-border trade, consumer protection, tax and customs, data privacy, real-estate […]
Turkish Immigration Law Guide (2026) | Visas, Residence & Work Permits Why this guide matters Immigration planning in Türkiye is rarely just “filling out forms.” A single wrong permit type, missed renewal window, or inconsistent documentation can trigger refusal, overstay penalties, an entry ban, or a removal (deportation) process. The goal of this guide is […]
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 […]