Introduction Buying property in Turkey has become increasingly attractive for foreign investors, offering both investment opportunities and potential pathways to residence permits or Turkish citizenship. However, navigating Turkish property law requires understanding specific legal requirements, documentation, and procedures. Whether you’re considering purchasing real estate for...

Introduction Choosing a lawyer in Antalya is not a formality. It directly affects your legal position, your finances, and often your long-term plans in Turkey. Many foreigners make mistakes at this stage, usually because they rely on the wrong people or do not verify basic...

Introduction Türkiye has a special set of legal provisions designed for people of Turkish descent—often referred to as Türk soylular—who want to live and work in the country. The core regulation is found in Article 48 of the Law on Work Permits of Foreigners (Law...

Introduction Turkey has been steadily improving its consumer protection system. The goal is to offer better solutions for local citizens and the increasing number of foreigners living, investing, or shopping in the country. In 2025, important updates were made to the Consumer Protection Law. These...

Introduction August 2025 saw the Turkish Ministry of Justice promulgate the Draft Compulsory Enforcement Code to repeal the long-standing Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law (No. 2004). It has been subject to public debate until 31 January 2026 and has not yet come into force. Nonetheless, such...

Introduction Foreign nationals and residence permit holders who want to take advantage of the cryptocurrency exchange sector in Turkey ask the question: “Can Paribu, BtcTurk, or another Turkish cryptocurrency exchange be used by foreigners? And what kind of restrictions are there?” In this blog, we...