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Serka Law Firm blog publishes practical legal guides for Turkey-related matters. The archive covers immigration, residence, citizenship by investment, company formation, commercial contracts, arbitration, litigation, enforcement, real estate, tax, customs, family law, inheritance, technology, data protection and criminal defense. Each article is written for readers who need a clear legal route before sending documents for review. Use this archive to compare issues, understand common risks, identify the documents usually needed and decide whether the matter requires a consultation. The content is especially relevant for foreign individuals, investors, founders, employers and companies dealing with Turkish authorities, courts, banks, counterparties or cross-border evidence. Articles are grouped to help readers move from a general legal question to a specific document checklist, procedural route, timing risk and next action.

Foreign Investment in Turkey: Legal Guide for Investors

Av. Serkan Kara, Serka Law Firm Foreign direct investment in Turkey is governed by the Foreign Direct Investment Law No. 4875, which grants foreign investors national treatment: the same rights, obligations, and protections as domestic investors, with no prior governmental approval required to establish a company or acquire shares. That single principle, reinforced by a […]

Immigration Law in Turkey: An Overview

Av. Serkan Kara, Serka Law Firm Turkish immigration law is governed primarily by the Law on Foreigners and International Protection No. 6458, which entered fully into force on 11 April 2014 and is administered by the Presidency of Migration Management (formerly the Directorate General of Migration Management). The law sets the rules for visas and […]

Medical Malpractice in Turkey: Compensation and Legal Routes

Av. Serkan Kara, Serka Law Firm Medical malpractice is harm caused when a healthcare provider departs from the accepted standard of care, and in Turkish law it is actionable as tort and contractual liability under the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098, with parallel criminal and administrative routes; injured patients and bereaved families can claim […]

Turkish Citizenship by Establishing a Company

Av. Serkan Kara, Serka Law Firm You can acquire Turkish citizenship by establishing a company in Turkey through one of two qualifying routes under the exceptional-acquisition provision of Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901: a fixed capital investment in a Turkish company verified by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, or the creation of jobs for […]

Commercial Contract Lawyer in Turkey: Drafting and Enforcement

Av. Serkan Kara, Serka Law Firm A commercial contract lawyer in Turkey drafts, reviews, and negotiates business agreements under the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098 (TBK) and the Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102 (TTK), making sure each deal is clearly defined, evidenced, and enforceable before signature. For cross-border companies, foreign investors, and general counsel, […]

Buying a House in Turkey: A Foreign Buyer’s Legal Checklist

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Av. Serkan Kara, Serka Law Firm Before buying a house in Turkey, the single thing that decides whether the purchase is safe is the title deed (in Turkish, tapu): who is the registered owner, whether the deed is clean of mortgages or annotations, and whether the type of deed and the type of building match […]

Tenant and Landlord Rights in Turkey: Legal Guide

Av. Serkan Kara, Serka Law Firm Tenant and landlord rights in Turkey are governed primarily by the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098, whose lease chapter (Articles 299 to 378) sets out the duties of both parties, the limited grounds on which a landlord may end a residential or roofed-workplace tenancy, and the protections that […]

Property Sharing After Divorce in Turkey

Av. Serkan Kara, Serka Law Firm Property sharing in a Turkish divorce is governed by the matrimonial property regime rules in the Turkish Civil Code No. 4721 (Articles 202 to 281). For every marriage entered into on or after 1 January 2002, the default regime is participation in acquired property (edinilmis mallara katilma rejimi): each […]

The Basic Considerations When Drafting A Contract

Quick Summary Drafting a contract requires careful attention to essential clauses, formal requirements, and dispute resolution mechanisms. A well-drafted contract protects all parties by clearly defining rights, obligations, and remedies. Serka Law Firm provides expert contract drafting and review services for domestic and international agreements across all commercial sectors. What Are the Essential Legal Considerations […]

Banking and Finance Law in Turkey

Av. Serkan Kara, Serka Law Firm Banking and finance activity in Turkey is governed primarily by the Banking Law No. 5411, which makes the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA/BDDK) the licensing and supervisory authority for banks, while the Capital Markets Law No. 6362 places securities, public offerings, and fund management under the Capital Markets […]

Child Custody Law in Turkey for Cross-Border Families

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Av. Serkan Kara, Serka Law Firm Child custody in Turkey is decided under the Turkish Civil Code No. 4721, Articles 335 to 351, and a family court applies a single test above all others: the best interests of the child (cocugun ustun yarari), not the wealth or the preference of either parent. During marriage both […]

Corporate Legal Counselling Under the Turkish Commercial Code

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Av. Serkan Kara, Serka Law Firm Corporate legal counselling is the ongoing, preventive legal advisory that keeps a company compliant with the Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102 and the Code of Obligations No. 6098 across its full lifecycle, from formation through governance to mergers, acquisitions, and disputes. For foreign-owned companies, the Foreign Direct Investment Law […]