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Introduction Turkey’s new asset declaration and repatriation law was published in the Official Gazette on June 4, 2026. It is now in force. The declaration window runs until July 31, 2027 — after which both the window and the tax protection that comes with it close permanently. If you hold cash, gold, foreign currency, securities, […]

Introduction If you are looking for a lawyer in Turkey and come across an attorney offering to handle your case for a very low fee — or on a “no win, no fee” basis — there is something you need to understand before signing anything. Attorney fees in Turkey are governed by a mandatory minimum

Introduction On May 21, 2026, Turkey’s parliament passed a tax incentive package that is genuinely significant by any regional standard. It is not an announcement or a proposal — it is enacted law. The provisions cover voluntary asset disclosure, a territorial income tax regime for new residents, reduced inheritance tax, corporate tax exemptions for international

Introduction Turkey participates in the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) — the OECD’s framework for automatic exchange of financial account information between tax authorities. The purpose is straightforward: prevent taxpayers from concealing financial accounts in foreign jurisdictions. But CRS is widely misunderstood, and the misunderstandings tend to go in one direction: people assume Turkey reports far

Introduction From time to time, tourists in Turkey are targeted by carpet scams, especially around historical sites in Istanbul.These scams are particularly common near the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Square, the Grand Bazaar and other areas where foreign tourists are easy to approach. The scam usually begins in a friendly and harmless way. A

Introduction Many foreign investors suffer significant losses after relying on so-called “high-income yielding investment opportunities” and investing in properties over which they have no real commercial control. This type of scheme is common internationally and, unfortunately, it is becoming increasingly prevalent in Turkey. These projects are usually marketed with attractive buzz-words such as “rent guarantees,”

Introduction Alanya has seen substantial real estate development over the past decade, drawing significant foreign investment—particularly from European, Russian, and Middle Eastern buyers. The volume of off-plan purchases in the region has grown accordingly, and so have the disputes that follow them. Construction delays, stalled projects, and title deed complications are not isolated incidents in

Introduction On 24 April 2026, President Erdogan announced what is arguably the most ambitious foreign investor tax package Turkey has put on the table in years. The announcement — made at the Türkiye Century Strong Center for Investment Program in Istanbul — covers personal tax residency incentives, corporate tax cuts, offshore asset repatriation, regional headquarters

Introduction Buying property in Turkey can be profitable, but construction delays, unfinished projects, and title deed issues are common nowadays—especially for foreign investors who invest without consulting a lawyer. Your legal rights depend on how the transaction was structured and whether the developer fulfilled their obligations. Below are the most common scenarios and what Turkish

Introduction Foreign investors currently reassessing capital allocation — whether relocating from Eastern Europe, the Gulf, or other unstable environments — increasingly ask a direct question: is Turkey actually safe for investment? The answer requires a structured examination of legal framework, property rights, geopolitical record, and international treaty obligations. This article addresses that question from a