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Lawyers for Foreigners in Turkey: A Comprehensive Legal Guide for Arab Investors and Expats

Over the past decade, Turkey has become a highly sought-after destination for millions of investors, tourists, and immigrants from all over the world. Individuals and institutional investors, particularly from the Arab world, find Turkey exceptionally attractive for both living and doing business. From the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Istanbul to the coastal beauty of Antalya, and from the tranquil life in Bursa to the natural riches of Trabzon, the opportunities Turkey offers are vast. However, to make the most of these opportunities, it is of paramount importance for foreign nationals to thoroughly understand the Turkish legal system and obtain professional legal counsel. Working with an Arabic-speaking lawyer not only eliminates the language barrier but also provides a critical advantage in terms of cultural understanding, trust, and effective communication. In this guide, we will examine in detail why legal services for foreigners [...]

July 9, 2026 By Articles 0 Comments
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Citizenship

How to Obtain Turkish Citizenship by Purchasing Real Estate There are multiple ways to acquire Turkish citizenship. One of these methods is through the purchase of real estate. When the procedures specified in the legislation are followed, a foreign national who purchases real estate in Turkey is eligible to obtain Turkish citizenship. The process generally occurs in four stages: Purchase of real estate and payment made in accordance with the procedure Obtaining a certificate of compliance Applying for a residence permit Applying for citizenship Who Can Obtain Turkish Citizenship by Purchasing Real Estate? According to the Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Citizenship Law, foreign individuals who purchase real estate valued at least $400,000 USD or the equivalent in foreign currency or Turkish Lira, and whose title deed includes a restriction that the property cannot be sold for three years, or those who have a [...]

September 27, 2024 By Articles 0 Comments
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International Debt Collection

What Should One Do When They Have Receivables from a Foreign Company? “When we have receivables from firms or individuals abroad, what should we do?” is one of the most frequently asked questions to international law firms. If you have receivables arising from a commercial relationship and face issues in collection, it is essential to make the necessary applications correctly. The nature of any contracts between the parties, and the rules of Turkish and foreign legal systems concerning dispute resolution should be carefully examined. Although each country’s legal procedures and regulations differ, general principles of international trade are crucial in resolving commercial disputes. If you have receivables from a foreign company, you can provide us with a power of attorney to monitor and collect these receivables abroad, while managing the process from Turkey. What is the Difference Between Receivables from Foreign [...]

September 27, 2024 By Articles 0 Comments
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International Law: What Is It?

The norms that control interstate interactions and are recognized by the international community are referred to as international law. Today, however, international law covers a wide range of actors, including individuals, multinational enterprises, and international organizations, in addition to connections between governments. Public international law and private international law are the two primary categories into which international law is typically separated. Private international law resolves conflicts between various national legal systems, whereas public international law governs ties between governments and international organizations. The Current Function of International Law Today, international law is essential in a wide range of contexts: International Cooperation: In order to solve shared problems, states must work together. Human Rights: Vital guidelines for the defense of human rights are established by international law. The International Human Rights Conventions and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are important texts in this [...]

September 16, 2024 By Articles, Uncategorized 0 Comments
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Commercial Law

Commercial law is the branch of law that regulates commercial activities and resolves disputes related to commerce. This branch encompasses rules governing both commercial transactions and the relationships between commercial enterprises.   Scope of Commercial Law Commercial Code: In Turkey, commercial law is regulated by the Turkish Commercial Code (TCC). The TCC includes provisions on commercial enterprises, commercial transactions, commercial contracts, and other commerce-related matters. Company Law: Company law determines the rules regarding the formation, management, and dissolution of commercial companies. It covers topics such as types of companies (e.g., Joint Stock Companies, Limited Companies), management bodies, and company mergers. Competition Law: Competition law regulates market competition and establishes rules to prevent monopolization. This field aims to protect market competition and ensure fair trade. Contract Law: Commercial contracts define the legal framework for agreements made between parties. Sales contracts, lease agreements, and other commercial agreements [...]

September 16, 2024 By Articles, Uncategorized 0 Comments
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Episode 57: Special Report from Greece and Turkey

Much has changed in recent weeks since we left Greece, and before bringing you the personal testimonies and field interviews that we gathered from refugees, volunteers, Greek citizens, and stakeholders during our time in Lesvos and Athens in January and February, we wanted to touch base with some people on the ground in Greece and Turkey to get up to speed on the fast-changing situation in and between these countries. In 2016, in response to the growing alarm at the continuing movement of peoples towards Europe, the European Union struck the so called EU-Turkey Deal, effectively promising to pay Turkey approximately 6 billion Euros to contain the flow of people to within its borders. Turkey now leads the world hosting a refugee population of more than 4 million people, 3.7 million of them from Syria. At the end of February [...]

September 10, 2020 By Uluslararası Basın EN 0 Comments
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Geflohen, inhaftiert, abgeschoben – Was das EU-Türkei-Abkommen für Geflüchtete auf Lesbos bedeutet (German Media – Alsharq)

Für tausende Geflüchtete wird die griechische Insel Lesbos über Monate zum Freiluftgefängnis. Hier warten sie darauf, dass ihr Asylantrag bearbeitet wird – oder gleich auf ihre Abschiebung. Die Entscheidungen der Behörden wirken meist willkürlich, die Bedingungen sind extrem. Ein paar von ihnen sind nun in Hungerstreik getreten, berichtet Valeria Hänsel. Seit 15 Tagen hat der Menschenrechtsaktivist Arash Hampay nichts mehr gegessen. Aus Protest. In der Stadt Mytilene auf der griechischen Insel Lesbos sitzt er auf dem zentralen Sapfous-Platz, inmitten kleiner Läden und Cafés voller Touristen. Neben ihm steht ein Schild mit der Aufschrift: „Flüchtlinge sind keine Verbrecher.“ Arash Hampay hatte in Iran eine Menschenrechtsorganisation gegründet, die sich für Kinder, Frauen und Flüchtlinge einsetzte – bis er selbst zum Flüchtling wurde. Aufgrund seiner Arbeit wurde er mehrfach festgenommen und schwer gefoltert, ihm wurden die Achillessehnen durchtrennt und die Zähne ausgeschlagen. Während Arash [...]

July 25, 2019 By Uluslararası Basın EN 0 Comments
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Free Us Or Be Responsible For Our Deaths (EU Media – Bordermonitoring)

The barbed wired camp Moria on Lesvos has been declared a migratory hotspot by the European Union. Since the EU-Turkey Statement came into force on March 20, 2016, refugees arriving on the Greek islands are prevented from moving on to the mainland. Under most precarious conditions, they are kept in tents or containers inside Moria. Some of them have been there for more than a year. Although it looks like a high-security prison, most people are allowed to leave the camp during daytime. But some refugees are also detained day and night in Moria’s prison “Section B”. Arash’s brother Amir is one of the detainees in Moria’s pre-removal prisons.   Eight months ago, the two brothers arrived on Lesvos Island. They came to seek asylum after they were repeatedly arrested and threatened by the Iranian police for their work in a [...]

July 25, 2019 By Uluslararası Basın EN 0 Comments
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Els refugiats de Turquia: malviure en la pobresa o abocar-se al mar (Catalan Media – Elsetembre)

Mohammed es passa el dia recorrent els contenidors d’escombraries d’Esmirna, la gran ciutat turca de les costes de l’Egeu. Té poc més de 20 anys, però les seves perspectives de futur no són gaire engrescadores. D’origen sirià, va fugir de les bombes que queien sobre Alep per refugiar-se a Turquia quan va complir la majoria d’edat. Des d’aleshores, la seva vida quotidiana és una pugna constant per tirar endavant. Amb un carretó de rodetes fràgil que arrossega amunt i avall, el jove porta uns guants gruixuts i regira entre deixalles per trobar qualsevol material que sigui reciclable. Recull tot tipus de plàstics, cartrons i metalls que després vendrà a preu de saldo. Tanmateix, com la majoria de refugiats residents a Turquia, Mohammed no treu prou diners per sobreviure de manera digna. Des de l’esclat del conflicte armat de Síria, Turquia [...]

July 25, 2019 By Uluslararası Basın EN 0 Comments
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