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Turkey's 2026 Tax Incentives for Expats and Investors
Business Law

Turkey's 2026 Tax Incentives for Expats and Investors

Summary table of Turkey's proposed 2026 tax incentives: 20-year foreign income tax holiday, service export ex…

Apostille Procedure for Official Documents in Turkey
Corporate Law

Apostille Procedure for Official Documents in Turkey

Turkey is a party to the Hague Convention. We provide expert guidance on obtaining an apostille for official d…

Opening a Foreign Branch for a Turkish Company
Company Formation

Opening a Foreign Branch for a Turkish Company

Turkish companies may open branches abroad. We guide you through procedural steps, providing support for a sea…

Legal Requirements for Payment Gateway Licence in Turkey
Corporate Law

Legal Requirements for Payment Gateway Licence in Turkey

Payment gateway licence in Turkey require strict compliance with a legal regime administered by the Central Ba…

Turkish Free Trade Zones in 2026: Advantages and Investment Guide
Corporate Law

Turkish Free Trade Zones in 2026: Advantages and Investment Guide

19 Turkish free trade zones offer tax exemptions, customs benefits for investors. Complete 2026 guide covering…

Technoparks in Turkey: Setup Guide for Foreign Founders
Corporate Law

Technoparks in Turkey: Setup Guide for Foreign Founders

Technoparks in Turkey offer 100% tax exemption on R&D income, salary reimbursements and low rent prestigious o…

Board of Directors in Joint Stock Companies
Corporate Law

Board of Directors in Joint Stock Companies

Overview of board of directors in joint stock companies under Turkish law, including convening rules, resoluti…

Crowdfunding in Turkey: Legal Guide for Startups & Foreign Founders
Corporate Law

Crowdfunding in Turkey: Legal Guide for Startups & Foreign Founders

There are 19 platforms licensed to carry out crowdfunding in Turkey. Click for legal guide on eligibility, inv…

Limited Liability vs Joint-Stock Company in Turkey
Company Formation

Limited Liability vs Joint-Stock Company in Turkey

Compare limited vs joint-stock company in Turkey: capital, liability, share transfer rules, and IPO options. G…

Dividend Distribution in Turkish Companies
Corporate Law

Dividend Distribution in Turkish Companies

In this article, we explain the procedure required for dividend distribution in Turkish companies, specificall…

Is AirBnB Legal in Turkey?
Real Estate

Is AirBnB Legal in Turkey?

After the new legislation, is AirBnB legal in Turkey? In short, AirBnB is legal but conditions are very strict…

Product Liability Law in Turkey
Corporate Law

Product Liability Law in Turkey

The Product Liability Law in Turkey authorises public agents to supervise the market and intervene with produc…

Republic of Turkey E-Visa Fees and Conditions
Immigration

Republic of Turkey E-Visa Fees and Conditions

Turkish visa allows foreigners to stay in Turkey for up to 90 days or travel to a third country via Turkey. So…

Turkey Work Visa and Work Permit
Immigration

Turkey Work Visa and Work Permit

Get your Turkey work visa now. Our lawyers assist you throughout the entire process to ensure you obtain your …

Constitutional Court Decision on Unquantified Debts
Corporate Law

Constitutional Court Decision on Unquantified Debts

The highest level of judicial bodies in Turkey set new precedence on unquantified debt actions used for losses…

Turkish Citizenship by Property Investment
Immigration

Turkish Citizenship by Property Investment

As a cosmopolitan country with a geographically advantageous location, Turkey offers Turkish citizenship by pr…

How to Get Permanent Residency in Turkey
Immigration

How to Get Permanent Residency in Turkey

Perhaps the most common way to get permanent residency in Turkey is to live in Turkey for 8 consecutive years …

Turkey Short Term Residence Permit Requirements
Immigration

Turkey Short Term Residence Permit Requirements

Practical answers to questions relating to when and how you can apply for Turkey short term residence permit a…

Share Transfers in Turkish Joint Stock Companies
Corporate Law

Share Transfers in Turkish Joint Stock Companies

Shares may be freely transferred in joint stock companies, subject to the provisions of the Turkish Commercial…

The Digital Markets Act
Corporate Law

The Digital Markets Act

Turkish Competition Authority already published a recommendation on enacting a similar Act; no form of digital…

Changing Board of Directors in Turkey
Corporate Law

Changing Board of Directors in Turkey

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