Competition Law and Antitrust Compliance for Foreign Investors
By Av. Serkan Kara, Istanbul Bar No. 53770. Last updated: 14 June 2026. Competition in goods and services markets is governed by Law No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition, enforced by the Competition Authority (Rekabet Kurumu, the TCA) and structured along the lines of EU Treaty Articles 101 and 102. The statute prohibits three […]
How to Migrate, Live and Work in Türkiye
By Av. Serkan Kara, Istanbul Bar No. 53770Last updated: 14 June 2026 Relocating to Türkiye legally runs through three distinct routes under Turkish law: a residence permit for the right to stay, a work permit for the right to earn, and, for those who qualify, Turkish citizenship. Residence is governed by the Law on Foreigners […]
Turkish Citizenship by Investment: Advantages and Benefits
By Av. Serkan Kara, Istanbul Bar No. 53770 Last updated: 14 June 2026 Turkish citizenship by investment gives an investor a full second nationality, not a residence card, in exchange for a qualifying investment held for a regulated minimum period. The headline advantages are mobility, no post-grant residency obligation, retained original nationality, family inclusion in […]
Role of a Lawyer in Acquiring Turkish Citizenship
By Av. Serkan Kara, Istanbul Bar No. 53770Last updated: 14 June 2026 A lawyer’s role in acquiring Turkish citizenship is to take legal responsibility for the file from start to finish: verifying that the chosen investment actually qualifies under the law, structuring the documents in the order the authorities expect, filing the application, and answering […]
The Ultimate Guide to Turkish Citizenship by Investment
By Av. Serkan Kara, Istanbul Bar No. 53770Last updated: 14 June 2026 Turkish citizenship by investment grants a foreign national full citizenship after a qualifying investment is completed under legal supervision and the application is filed with the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs. The program runs under Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901 and […]
How to Start a Business in Turkey: Foreign Investor Guide
By Av. Serkan Kara, Istanbul Bar No. 53770. Last updated: 14 June 2026. To start a business in Turkey, a foreign investor selects a company type under the Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102 (most often a limited liability company or a joint stock company), files the notarized articles of association through the MERSiS electronic trade […]
International Maritime Law and Contracts in Turkey
International Maritime Law is a legal branch that determines the rules of law related to international maritime transportation.
Power of Attorney in Turkey: A Guide for Foreign Investors
By Av. Serkan Kara, Istanbul Bar No. 53770. Last updated: 14 June 2026. A power of attorney (vekaletname) in Turkey is governed by the agency provisions of the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098 (Articles 502 to 514), and it grants a named representative authority to act for the principal within the exact limits the […]
Energy Law: PPAs, Licensing and Cross-Border Disputes
By Av. Serkan Kara, Istanbul Bar No. 53770. Last updated: 14 June 2026. Energy law is the body of rules governing how energy is explored, generated, transmitted, traded, and consumed, and for a cross-border energy project the legal exposure sits in four linked layers: regulatory licensing, the power purchase agreement (PPA) or supply contract, the […]
How to Evict a Tenant in Turkey: Grounds and Process
By Av. Serkan Kara, Istanbul Bar No. 53770. Last updated: 14 June 2026. Evicting a tenant in Turkey is governed by the lease provisions of the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098, which restrict eviction of residential and roofed-workplace property to a closed list of statutory grounds. The principal grounds are the genuine housing or […]
Legal Framework for Marriage in Turkey for Foreign Spouses
By Av. Serkan Kara, Istanbul Bar No. 53770. Last updated: 14 June 2026. Marriage in Turkey is governed by the Turkish Civil Code No. 4721, Articles 124 to 160, which set the conditions for a valid marriage, the rights and duties of spouses, and the default property regime that applies to a couple’s assets. A […]
Legal Remedies Against Deportation Decisions in Turkey
Understand the legal remedies available against deportation decisions in Turkey, including urgent review, detention challenges, and strategic evidence planning.