Foreigner Work Permit Ratio and Exemption Strategy in Turkey

Understand employee-ratio pressure and exemption logic in Turkish work-permit planning before structuring a hire or company launch.
Turkey Entry Ban Removal: Tahdit Codes and the Lift Process

A focused guide to entry-ban reasons, code-based restrictions, and how legal strategy can differ depending on the ground of the ban.
Residence Permit vs Work Permit vs Digital Nomad Route in Turkey

Compare residence permits, work permits, and digital-nomad-style stay planning in Turkey before choosing the wrong legal path.
Cross-Border Divorce and International Family Law in Turkey

Cross-border divorce and family law counsel in Turkey for jurisdiction, child custody, alimony, asset division, and recognition of foreign family judgments.
Setting Up a Business in Turkey: Foreign Founder Guide

International company formation in Turkey for foreign founders and investors. Compare entity structure, shareholder risk, licensing, tax setup, and work-permit strategy before launch.
International Arbitration in Turkey: Cross-Border Guide

A strategic guide to arbitration, forum choice, clause design, emergency measures, and Turkey-linked enforcement planning for cross-border disputes.
International Arbitration in Turkey: ICC, ISTAC, Enforcement

A focused guide to commercial arbitration involving Turkey, with attention to ICC, ISTAC, procedural leverage, and post-award enforcement planning.
AI Prompts for Turkish Legal Analysis: A Lawyer’s Guide

By Av. Serkan Kara, Istanbul Bar No. 53770. Last updated: 14 June 2026. AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude can produce a useful first-pass analysis of a Turkish legal question only when the prompt names the governing statute by number, states the facts, and identifies the deciding authority. A prompt that says “is […]
Turkish Citizenship by Investment 2026: Complete Legal Guide

By Av. Serkan Kara, Istanbul Bar No. 53770Last updated: 14 June 2026 Turkish citizenship by investment lets a foreign national acquire a Turkish passport by making a qualifying investment and holding it for the period fixed by regulation, without a residence or language requirement. The investment routes are real estate, a blocked bank deposit, government […]
Buying Property in Turkiye: A Foreign Buyer’s Legal Guide

By Av. Serkan Kara, Istanbul Bar No. 53770. Last updated: 14 June 2026. Foreign nationals can acquire real estate in Turkiye with full freehold ownership under Article 35 of the Land Registry Law No. 2644, subject to nationality eligibility, statutory area and district caps, and a military-zone clearance specific to foreign buyers. The purchase becomes […]
Divorce in Turkey: Procedure for Cross-Border Spouses

A practical guide to divorce in Turkey, with attention to procedure, custody, alimony, assets, and cross-border enforcement risk.
Mergers and Acquisitions in Turkiye: A Legal Guide

A strategic guide to company formation, shareholder design, business contracts, and transaction planning in Turkey for foreign founders and investors.