TEN Law Members Meet in Bellinzona, Switzerland

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...

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...

Introduction Tourists in Turkey are often 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...

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...

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...

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...