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Practical, plain-English guides for foreign residents and property owners in Turkey. All articles are provided for general information only and do not constitute legal advice.

October 17, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

The Ongoing Cost of Keeping a Turkish Residence Permit

The permit fee is rarely the largest item. The recurring conditions attached to holding one are where the real cost sits.

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October 16, 2026 · Real Estate Law

DASK and Household Insurance Obligations in Turkey

The compulsory policy is narrower than most owners assume. Knowing what it excludes is the point.

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October 15, 2026 · Tax Advisory

When Turkey Becomes Your Main Home: What Changes Legally

The shift from visiting to living happens gradually in practice and sharply in law. Four things change at once.

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October 14, 2026 · Family Law

Enrolling a Foreign Child in School in Turkey

Education is compulsory for children resident in Turkey, including foreign children. Here is what enrolment actually requires.

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October 13, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Buying a Turkish Property That Already Has a Tenant

A sitting tenant does not disappear on completion. The lease becomes yours, along with everything agreed before you arrived.

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October 12, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Bringing Your Household Goods to Turkey When You Relocate

Relief for personal effects exists, but it is tied to the move itself and to a window that closes.

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October 11, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Retiring to Fethiye: Which Residence Route Applies

There is no dedicated retirement visa. Retired applicants use the ordinary route, and the conditions are where the detail lies.

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October 10, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Checking a Turkish Title Deed for Mortgages, Liens and Annotations

The registry entry carries more than the owner's name. What is annotated on it can decide whether a sale can complete at all.

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October 9, 2026 · Tax Advisory

Keeping a Foreign Job While Living in Turkey

Working remotely for an employer abroad is not the neutral arrangement it appears. Three separate questions arise, not one.

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October 8, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Owning and Running a Car in Turkey as a Foreign Resident

Buying the car is the easy part. The obligations that attach to it recur every year and some of them are enforced automatically.

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October 7, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Preliminary Sales Contracts (Satış Vaadi) Before a Turkish Purchase

The document signed before completion decides what happens if the deal stalls. Here is what it should and should not contain.

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October 6, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Health Cover Options for Foreign Residents in Turkey

Two routes exist, they work differently, and the one that satisfies a permit is not always the one that suits your circumstances.

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October 5, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Building Safety and Earthquake Checks Before Buying in Turkey

Structural condition is not visible on a title deed. Here is what a buyer can establish before committing, and what they cannot.

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October 4, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Property Valuation Reports in Turkey: When One Is Required

The valuation report is more than a formality. What it says can affect the transfer, the tax position and later applications.

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October 4, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Putting Turkish Utilities in Your Own Name as a Foreign Owner

Leaving the electricity in the seller's name feels harmless. It creates problems that only appear later.

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October 4, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Renting First or Buying Straight Away When You Move to Turkey

Both routes satisfy a residence application. They commit you to very different things if the move does not work out.

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October 1, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Buying a Villa Versus an Apartment in Fethiye: The Legal Differences

Villas and apartments look like variations on the same purchase. Legally they are two different transactions with different risks.

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September 30, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Moving to Fethiye: The Legal Steps in Your First Three Months

The steps depend on each other, and doing them out of order is what causes delays. Here is the sequence that works.

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September 29, 2026 · Tax Advisory

The Recurring Costs of Owning a Home in Fethiye

The purchase price is the part everyone plans for. The annual obligations that follow are the part people underestimate.

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September 28, 2026 · Real Estate Law

The Reciprocity Principle: Which Nationalities Can Buy Property in Turkey

What the reciprocity principle actually means for whether your nationality can buy property in Turkey, and how to check where you stand.

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September 28, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Should You Move to Fethiye? The Legal Questions to Answer First

The decision usually turns on four questions, and none of them are about the view. Answering them first avoids the expensive discoveries.

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September 28, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Site Yonetimi (HOA) Dues Disputes for Foreign Apartment Owners

What HOA dues disputes typically look like for a foreign apartment owner in Turkey, and the right way to challenge a charge you believe is wrong.

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September 28, 2026 · Real Estate Law

What Is an Iskan (Habitation Certificate) and Why Does It Matter?

The iskan confirms a building was completed in line with its permit. Here is why its absence should change how you approach a purchase.

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September 25, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Real Estate Agent Commissions and Legal Obligations When Buying in Turkey

How real estate agent commissions actually work when buying property in Turkey, and what legal obligations an agent (emlakci) owes you as a buyer.

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September 25, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Turkish Citizenship by Marriage: The Legal Requirements for Foreign Spouses

What Turkish citizenship by marriage actually requires beyond simply being married to a Turkish citizen, and how the application process works.

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September 25, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

What Happens Legally If You Overstay a Turkish Residence Permit

What actually happens legally if you overstay a Turkish residence permit or visa, and the steps to correct the situation as cleanly as possible.

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September 24, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Military Zone Restrictions on Foreign Property Ownership in Turkey

What military zone restrictions on foreign property ownership actually involve, and why every foreign purchase in Turkey passes through this check.

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September 24, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Tourist Stay vs. Residence Permit: Legal Differences for Foreigners in Fethiye

What the legal difference between a tourist stay and a residence permit actually is, and how to know which one your situation in Fethiye actually calls for.

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September 24, 2026 · Tax Advisory

VAT Refunds for Tourists vs. Turkish Tax Residents: The Difference

How VAT refunds for tourists differ from what applies once you're a Turkish tax resident, and why status change here matters more than people expect.

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September 23, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Kat Mulkiyeti vs. Kat Irtifaki: What Your Title Deed Actually Means

What kat mulkiyeti and kat irtifaki actually mean on a Turkish title deed, and why the difference matters even for a property that looks fully finished.

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September 23, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Studying in Turkey as a Foreign National - Student Residence Permit Basics

What studying in Turkey as a foreign national involves from a legal residence standpoint, and how a student residence permit differs from other categories.

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September 23, 2026 · Tax Advisory

US Citizens and FATCA Reporting When Opening a Turkish Bank Account

What FATCA reporting actually means for a US citizen opening a Turkish bank account, and why this affects Americans differently than most other nationalities.

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September 22, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Getting a Building Permit for Renovations as a Foreign Property Owner

When getting a building permit for renovations is actually required for a foreign property owner in Turkey, and how the approval process generally works.

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September 22, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Renouncing or Retaining Your Original Citizenship When Becoming Turkish

Whether renouncing or retaining your original citizenship is required when becoming a Turkish citizen, and why your home country's own rules matter just as much.

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September 22, 2026 · Tax Advisory

Turkish Tax Residency Rules: When You Become a Tax Resident

What Turkish tax residency rules actually look at when deciding if you're a tax resident, and why this is a separate question from your visa status.

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September 21, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Construction Defect Claims After Buying a Newly Built Home in Turkey

What construction defect claims actually involve after buying a newly built home in Turkey, and how long you generally have to bring one.

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September 21, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Easements and Access Rights on Turkish Rural Property Explained

How easements and access rights actually work on Turkish rural property, and why a registered right matters more than an informal understanding.

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September 21, 2026 · Family Law

Recognising a Foreign Adoption Order in Turkey

What recognising a foreign adoption order in Turkey actually involves, and why a completed adoption elsewhere isn't automatically valid here.

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September 21, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Renewing a Residence Permit While Living in Hisaronu or Ovacik

What foreign residents renewing a residence permit in Hisaronu or Ovacik should know about address registration and renewal timing here specifically.

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September 21, 2026 · Commercial & Company Law

Sole Proprietorship vs. Limited Company: Choosing a Structure as a Foreign Founder

What actually differs between a sole proprietorship and a limited company for a foreign founder in Turkey, beyond the basic definitions of each.

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September 21, 2026 · Tax Advisory

Turkey's Double Taxation Treaty Network: What Foreign Residents Should Know

How Turkey's double taxation treaty network actually works, and why checking whether a treaty applies to you matters once you become a Turkish tax resident.

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September 19, 2026 · Family Law

Raising a Mixed-Nationality Family in Calis - Legal Basics

What raising a mixed-nationality family in Calis involves legally, from school enrollment questions to custody planning if a relationship ends.

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September 19, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Registering a Foreign Retirement Pension While Living in Turkey

What registering a foreign retirement pension while living in Turkey generally involves, and the questions retirees should confirm before relying on it.

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September 19, 2026 · Tax Advisory

Social Security Contributions (SGK) for Foreign Employees in Turkey

How social security contributions for foreign employees actually work in Turkey, and what these SGK payroll deductions provide in return.

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September 18, 2026 · Commercial & Company Law

Setting Up a Branch Office vs. a Subsidiary for a Foreign Company in Turkey

How a branch office vs. subsidiary comparison actually plays out for a foreign company entering the Turkish market, and which factors matter most.

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September 18, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Buying an Off-Grid Property in Kabak - Access Rights and Easements

What buying an off-grid property in Kabak involves, especially the access-rights and easement checks that a remote, unpaved-road parcel needs.

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September 18, 2026 · Inheritance Law

What Happens to a Foreign Bank Account When the Owner Dies in Turkey

What actually happens to a foreign resident's Turkish bank account when the owner dies, and how heirs go about accessing the funds properly.

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September 17, 2026 · Family Law

Legal Name Changes in Turkey After Marriage or Divorce

How legal name changes in Turkey after marriage or divorce actually work, and why foreign residents shouldn't assume the process is automatic.

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September 17, 2026 · Tax Advisory

Property Tax Changes When Farmland Converts to Residential Land

What property tax changes when farmland converts to residential land, and why this matters most in newly developing areas like Uzunyurt.

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September 17, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Registering Your Address in Turkey (Ikametgah) as a New Foreign Resident

What registering your address in Turkey actually involves for a new foreign resident, and why keeping the registration current matters more than expected.

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September 16, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Buying a Property in Kayakoy: What Protected Site Status Restricts

What buying a property in Kayakoy actually involves once the area's protected historic site status is factored into the usual purchase checks.

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September 16, 2026 · Commercial & Company Law

Registering a Trademark in Turkey as a Foreign Business Owner

Why registering a trademark in Turkey matters for a foreign business owner, and how the process actually works from application to protection.

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September 16, 2026 · Inheritance Law

Sworn Translation Requirements for Foreign Inheritance Documents

What sworn translation requirements actually involve for foreign inheritance documents used in a Turkish case, and why not just any translation works.

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September 15, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Buying Property in Oludeniz: What the Protected Area Status Means

What buying property in Oludeniz actually involves once you factor in the area's protected conservation status and the construction limits it creates.

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September 15, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Buying Property Near Gocek Marina - Extra Due Diligence

What buying property near Gocek marina involves beyond a standard purchase, from coastal zoning questions to the checks a higher-value deal deserves.

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September 15, 2026 · Family Law

Establishing Paternity in Turkey When Parents Aren't Married

What establishing paternity in Turkey actually involves when parents aren't married, and why it matters for a child's legal rights and status.

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September 15, 2026 · Tax Advisory

Filing an Annual Income Tax Return in Turkey as a Foreign Resident

What filing an annual income tax return in Turkey actually involves for a foreign resident, and how to work out whether you even need to file one.

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September 15, 2026 · Commercial & Company Law

Freelancing and Self-Employment Rules for Foreign Residents in Turkey

What freelancing and self-employment rules actually require of a foreign resident in Turkey, beyond the common assumption that a residence permit is enough.

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September 15, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Getting a Turkish Foreigner ID Number: Why You Need One and How to Get It

Why a foreigner ID number is one of the first things almost every foreign resident in Turkey needs, and how the process of getting one actually works.

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September 15, 2026 · Family Law

Guardianship (Vesayet) Arrangements for a Family Member in Turkey

What guardianship arrangements actually look like under Turkish law for a family member who can no longer manage their own affairs.

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September 15, 2026 · Commercial & Company Law

Hiring Your First Employee in Turkey as a Foreign Business Owner

What hiring your first employee in Turkey actually requires of a foreign business owner, from registration steps to the ongoing obligations that follow.

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September 15, 2026 · Inheritance Law

Inheriting Turkish Agricultural Land as a Foreign Heir

How inheriting Turkish agricultural land as a foreign heir differs from buying it outright, and what heirs should understand about their new asset.

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September 15, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Losing Your Turkish Residence Permit Card - What to Do Legally

What to do legally after losing your Turkish residence permit card, and why acting quickly matters more than it might seem at first.

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September 15, 2026 · Tax Advisory

Property Tax (Emlak Vergisi) Obligations for Foreign Property Owners

What property tax obligations actually look like for a foreign owner in Turkey, and the common ways owners accidentally fall behind on this annual bill.

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September 15, 2026 · Inheritance Law

Renouncing an Inheritance (Mirasin Reddi) Under Turkish Law

Why renouncing an inheritance under Turkish law is sometimes the right choice for an heir, and the strict time limit that makes acting quickly essential.

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September 11, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Buying Land vs. Buying a Finished Property: Different Legal Checks

What changes legally between buying land and buying a finished property in Turkey, and why each requires a genuinely different due diligence approach.

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September 11, 2026 · Inheritance Law

Co-Ownership Disputes Among Foreign Heirs Inheriting Turkish Property

Why co-ownership disputes among foreign heirs come up so often after inheriting Turkish property together, and how these disagreements get resolved.

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September 11, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Converting a Foreign Driving Licence in Turkey: The Legal Requirements

What converting a foreign driving licence in Turkey actually requires, and why the timing matters more once you become a resident rather than a visitor.

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September 11, 2026 · Family Law

Domestic Violence Protections Available to Foreign Nationals in Turkey

What domestic violence protections are actually available to a foreign national in Turkey, and why residence status shouldn't be a barrier to seeking help.

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September 11, 2026 · Commercial & Company Law

Employment Termination and Severance Pay (Kidem Tazminati) Obligations

What employment termination and severance pay obligations actually look like for an employer in Turkey, and when kidem tazminati becomes due.

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September 11, 2026 · Tax Advisory

Exit Tax and Departure Considerations When Leaving Turkey Permanently

What departure considerations actually matter when leaving Turkey permanently, and why closing things out properly avoids problems long after you've gone.

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September 9, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Agricultural Land Ownership Restrictions for Foreign Buyers in Turkey

What agricultural land ownership restrictions actually mean for a foreign buyer in Turkey, and why farmland is treated differently from a house or apartment.

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September 9, 2026 · Inheritance Law

Apostille and Document Legalisation for Turkish Inheritance Cases

Why apostille and document legalisation come up so often in Turkish inheritance cases, and which foreign documents actually need this extra step.

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September 9, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Applying for a Turkish Work Permit as a Foreign Employee

What applying for a Turkish work permit as a foreign employee actually involves, and how the process differs from applying for a residence permit alone.

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September 9, 2026 · Family Law

Child Support Enforcement When One Parent Lives Abroad

How child support enforcement actually works when one parent lives in Turkey and the other abroad, and why cross-border cases need extra planning.

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September 9, 2026 · Commercial & Company Law

Data Protection (KVKK) Basics for a Foreign-Owned Business in Turkey

What data protection under Turkey's KVKK framework actually requires of a foreign-owned business, and where compliance commonly falls short.

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September 9, 2026 · Tax Advisory

Declaring Foreign Income and Assets as a Turkish Tax Resident

What declaring foreign income and assets actually involves once you become a Turkish tax resident, and why this catches some residents off guard.

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September 7, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Accessing E-Devlet as a Foreign Resident in Turkey

What accessing e-Devlet as a foreign resident in Turkey actually involves, and which administrative tasks it can and can't handle for you online.

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September 7, 2026 · Family Law

Adopting a Child in Turkey as a Foreign Resident: The Legal Basics

What adopting a child in Turkey as a foreign resident actually requires, from eligibility conditions through to the formal court process involved.

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September 7, 2026 · Tax Advisory

Customs Duties When Importing a Personal Vehicle Into Turkey

What customs duties actually apply when importing a personal vehicle into Turkey, and why the temporary import rules matter for many foreign residents.

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September 6, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Buying Off-Plan Property in Turkey: Extra Risks Foreign Buyers Should Check

What foreign buyers should check before buying off-plan property in Turkey, beyond the due diligence needed for a completed resale.

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September 6, 2026 · Commercial & Company Law

Consumer Protection Rules Foreign-Owned Businesses in Turkey Must Follow

What consumer protection rules actually require of a foreign-owned business in Turkey, and where compliance gaps most commonly show up.

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September 6, 2026 · Tax Advisory

Currency Transfer Rules When Buying Property in Turkey

What foreign buyers should know about currency transfer rules when buying property in Turkey, and why proper documentation matters later.

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September 6, 2026 · Family Law

Getting Married in Turkey as a Foreign National: The Legal Requirements

What foreign nationals need to know about getting married in Turkey, including required documents and why the civil ceremony is what actually counts.

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September 6, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Health Insurance Requirements for Turkish Residence Permits Explained

What the health insurance requirements actually involve for a Turkish residence permit, and how SGK and private policy options compare.

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September 6, 2026 · Inheritance Law

Inheriting a Company Share in Turkey as a Foreign Heir

What happens when a foreign heir ends up inheriting a company share in a Turkish business, and why the company's own rules matter as much as inheritance law.

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September 4, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Bringing Your Pet to Turkey as a New Resident: The Legal Basics

What new residents need to know about bringing your pet to Turkey, including microchipping, vaccination timing and health documentation.

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September 4, 2026 · Inheritance Law

Can You Disinherit a Family Member Under Turkish Law?

Whether Turkish law lets you disinherit a family member, and why simply leaving someone out of a will usually isn't enough to actually do it.

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September 4, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Power of Attorney for a Turkish Property Purchase: What It Should Cover

What a power of attorney for a Turkish property purchase should specifically cover, so you grant exactly the authority needed and no more.

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September 3, 2026 · Family Law

Child Relocation After Divorce: Moving Abroad With a Turkish Custody Order

What a parent needs before relocating a child abroad after a Turkish divorce, and why doing so without consent can have serious consequences.

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September 3, 2026 · Commercial & Company Law

Commercial Lease Agreements in Turkey: What to Check Before Signing

What foreign business owners should check in a Turkish commercial lease agreement before signing, from rent currency rules to renewal rights.

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September 3, 2026 · Tax Advisory

Setting Up a Turkish Bank Account as a Foreign Resident

What foreign residents need to open a Turkish bank account, and why it becomes necessary early on for most day-to-day needs.

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September 2, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Short-Term Rental Licensing Rules for Property Owners in Turkey

What property owners need to know about short-term rental licensing in Turkey before listing a property for daily or weekly stays.

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September 2, 2026 · Inheritance Law

What Is a Veraset Ilami and How Do You Get One?

What a veraset ilami is, how heirs obtain one, and why the process can differ for foreign heirs compared to Turkish citizens.

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September 2, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

What to Do If Your Turkish Residence Permit Application Is Refused

What your options are if a Turkish residence permit application is refused, including appeal routes and how to approach reapplying.

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September 1, 2026 · Commercial & Company Law

Opening a Business Bank Account in Turkey as a Foreign-Owned Company

What a foreign-owned company needs to open a business bank account in Turkey, and why the process can take longer than expected.

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September 1, 2026 · Family Law

Recognising a Foreign Divorce Decree in Turkey: The Tanima Process

Why recognising a foreign divorce decree in Turkey matters, and how the tanima process actually works for someone divorced abroad.

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September 1, 2026 · Tax Advisory

Wealth and Estate Tax Considerations for Foreign Property Owners

Turkey has no general wealth tax, but a Turkish property can still trigger wealth or estate tax obligations in your home country.

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August 26, 2026 · Tax Advisory

Capital Gains Tax When Selling a Turkish Property as a Foreign Owner

What foreign owners should know about capital gains tax when selling a Turkish property, including the holding period that can exempt the sale entirely.

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August 26, 2026 · Commercial & Company Law

Closing a Turkish Company: What Foreign Shareholders Need to Know

What foreign shareholders should expect when closing a Turkish company, from the liquidation resolution through to final deregistration.

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August 26, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Condominium Rules Every Foreign Apartment Owner Should Know

What foreign apartment owners in Turkey should know about condominium rules, service charges and how decisions are made in shared buildings.

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August 26, 2026 · Commercial & Company Law

Employment Contracts in Turkey: A Basic Guide for Foreign Employers

What foreign business owners need to know about employment contracts in Turkey before hiring their first member of staff.

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August 26, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Family Residence Permits: Applying as the Spouse of a Turkish Citizen

How a foreign national married to a Turkish citizen can apply for a family residence permit, and what it opens the door to later.

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August 26, 2026 · Commercial & Company Law

Franchise Agreements in Turkey: What Foreign Business Owners Should Check

What foreign business owners should check in a Turkish franchise agreement, whether franchising in or bringing a brand into Turkey.

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August 26, 2026 · Family Law

How Alimony Is Calculated After a Turkish Divorce

How alimony (nafaka) is calculated after a Turkish divorce, the different types recognised under Turkish law, and how long it typically lasts.

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August 26, 2026 · Inheritance Law

How to Make a Turkish Will as a Foreign Property Owner

How foreign property owners can make a Turkish will for their Turkish assets, and why it makes succession considerably simpler for their heirs.

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August 26, 2026 · Inheritance Law

Inheritance Tax in Turkey: What Foreign Heirs Should Know

What foreign heirs should know about inheritance tax in Turkey, including how it's calculated and when it needs to be declared.

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August 26, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Long-Term Residence Permits in Turkey: Who Qualifies After 8 Years

Who qualifies for a long-term residence permit in Turkey after years of continuous legal residence, and what it changes compared to renewing each year.

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August 26, 2026 · Family Law

Prenuptial Agreements for Mixed-Nationality Couples Marrying in Turkey

How prenuptial agreements work under Turkish law, and why mixed-nationality couples marrying in Turkey often benefit from making one.

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August 26, 2026 · Tax Advisory

VAT for Foreign Property Buyers in Turkey: What Still Applies

An overview of how VAT applies to a property purchase in Turkey, and why foreign buyers should confirm the current exemption rules before assuming anything.

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August 26, 2026 · Real Estate Law

What Happens If a Property Seller Backs Out After a Deposit Is Paid?

What remedies are available to a buyer if a property seller backs out of a Turkish sale after a deposit has already been paid.

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August 3, 2026 · Inheritance Law

Cross-Border Inheritance: What Happens When Turkish and Foreign Law Both Apply

How a cross-border inheritance is handled when a foreign property owner's estate is governed by more than one country's succession rules at once.

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July 27, 2026 · Commercial & Company Law

Setting Up a Company in Turkey as a Foreign Investor: A Practical Guide

What company formation in Turkey generally involves for a foreign investor, from choosing a structure to the practical steps of setting up.

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July 20, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Turkey's Digital Nomad Visa: Who Qualifies and How the Process Works

Who Turkey's digital nomad visa is designed for, the general eligibility criteria, and how the application process generally works.

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July 13, 2026 · Tax Advisory

Renting Out Your Fethiye Property: What Foreign Owners Need to Know About Tax

What foreign owners renting out property in Fethiye should know about rental income tax obligations and declaration requirements.

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July 6, 2026 · Family Law

Getting Divorced in Turkey When One Spouse Is a Foreign National

What changes, legally, when a divorce in Turkey involves a foreign national spouse, and how jurisdiction and applicable law are worked out.

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June 29, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

Turkish Citizenship by Investment: How the Real Estate Route Works

How the real estate route to Turkish citizenship by investment works, and what foreign property buyers should confirm before relying on it.

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June 22, 2026 · Inheritance Law

What Happens to Your Turkish Property If You Die Without a Will?

What happens to a foreign national's Turkish property when they die without a will, and why planning ahead matters for cross-border estates.

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June 15, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Title Deed (TAPU) Transfer in Turkey: What Actually Happens on Completion Day

A step-by-step look at what happens at the Land Registry appointment when a Turkish property purchase completes.

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June 8, 2026 · Residency & Citizenship

How to Renew Your Turkish Residence Permit — A 2026 Guide

A practical guide to renewing your short-term Turkish residence permit on time, with what to prepare and common pitfalls to avoid.

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June 1, 2026 · Real Estate Law

Buying Property in Fethiye as a Foreigner: A Due Diligence Checklist

What to check before signing anything when buying property in Fethiye as a foreign buyer — title deed, zoning, encumbrances and contract terms.

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