Legal Articles & Blog

Tax residency in Turkey: 183-day rule, double tax treaty tiebreakers, exit tax, worldwide income reporting, HNWI structuring.

Criminal defense in Turkey for foreigners: arrest procedures, embassy notification, interpreter rights, bail, deportation, plea bargaining.

Divorce for expats in Turkey: jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition of foreign divorces, child custody, Hague Convention.

Inheritance and probate in Turkey for foreigners: applicable law (MÖHUK), reciprocity, certificate of inheritance, tax obligations.

Real estate due diligence in Turkey: title search, encumbrances, zoning, expropriation risk, condominium issues, foreign ownership.

Employment and work visa in Turkey: work permit application, foreign quota, exemptions, family reunion, residence permit.

Turkish citizenship by investment: 400.000 USD real estate, 500.000 USD capital, 50 employees, family inclusion, retention rules.

Technopark investment in Turkey: 4691 Law benefits, R&D salary exemption, corporate tax break, IP rights, exit strategy.

Free zone investment in Turkey: tax exemptions, customs duty waiver, employment incentives, license types, AEGM authority.

Company formation in Turkey for foreigners: types, capital, tax ID, banking, MERSIS, VERBİS, work permits, branch vs. liaison.

Balkans-Turkey: Bosnia, Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo investment; banking acquisitions, infrastructure, religious endowments.

CIS-Russia-Turkey trade: sanctions navigation, payment channels, ruble-lira mechanisms, dual-use export controls.