Your Ultimate Guide to Turkish Law
Explore our articles and guides, prepared by our expert lawyers, providing in-depth information on current trade law topics.
Turkish Trade Monitor
Stay ahead with our monthly insights on Turkish trade law, official gazette highlights, and critical dates. Your essential guide to navigating the Turkish market.
Data Controller Representative in Türkiye
In-depth guide on the Data Controller Representative role under KVKK Law No. 6698. Covers legal definitions, mandatory appointment, VERBİS registration process, representative vs. contact person distinction, and compliance sanctions for foreign entities.
Drafting a Valid Power of Attorney for Use in Turkey
A comprehensive guide on drafting a valid power of attorney for use in Turkey. Learn about apostille requirements, notary formalities, and consular certification.
How to Enter the Turkish Market: Legal Guide for Foreign Companies
Complete legal guide for foreign companies entering the Turkish market. Covers market entry models, company formation, regulatory compliance, and tax structuring with embedded video tutorial.
Employment Law Essentials: Hiring and Terminating Employees in Turkey
A practical legal framework for foreign employers on hiring, termination, severance pay, and job security in Turkey. Avoid common compliance risks.
How to Spot Fake Clinics: A Practical Legal Guide for Medical Tourism in Turkey
Don't get scammed. Learn the official ways to verify a clinic's legality in Turkey and the 5 warning signs of fake medical providers.
Corporate Tax, VAT & Withholding in Turkey
Corporate tax, VAT, withholding and cross-border tax rules in Turkey for foreign businesses. Practical legal guidance by Turkish Trade Lawyers.
Trademark Registration vs. Trade Name Protection in Turkey
A comparative legal analysis of the differences between trademark and trade name rights in Turkey. Essential reading for foreign investors.
Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards in Turkey
A 2026 guide to dispute resolution and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Turkey under the New York Convention. Strategies for successful recovery.
Liaison Office vs. Branch Office in Turkey: A Comparative Legal Analysis
Compare liability, tax exposure, and permitted activities for Liaison vs. Branch offices in Turkey. Essential guide for 2026 market entry.
Presidential Decision Amending the Implementation Decision under the Turkish Customs Law
Key amendments to Turkish Customs Law regarding low-value imports and tax rates. Summary of the Official Gazette published on January 7, 2026.
Trademark Registration in Turkey: Protecting Your Brand Before Market Entry
A 2026 guide to trademark registration in Turkey covering the application process, Madrid Protocol, and new cancellation proceedings.
Establishing a Limited Liability Company (Ltd. Şti.) in Turkey
A comprehensive guide on establishing a Limited Liability Company (Ltd. Şti.) in Turkey. Covers minimum capital, shareholder liability, and incorporation procedures for 2026.
Ethical Principles for AI Use by Public Officials in Türkiye
A practical guide on the new ethical standards for AI use in the Turkish public sector. Essential reading for foreign investors and tech providers.
Turkey–Hong Kong Investment Protection Agreement: Legal Insight for Investors
Legal insight on the new Turkey-Hong Kong Investment Protection Agreement entering into force. Covers scope, protections, and dispute settlement.
Strategic Asset Protection in Türkiye: Securing Your Claims Before International Arbitration
For foreign creditors, Pre-Arbitration Attachment (İhtiyati Haciz) is a powerful tool to secure assets before international arbitration.
A Landmark Decision on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Judicial Proceedings
İstanbul 14th Commercial Court's groundbreaking decision on AI transparency in judicial proceedings, establishing ethical principles for AI use in Turkish courts.
Hotel ID Photocopy Ban: Compliance Checklist
Interactive checklist for hotels to ensure compliance with the new KVKK decision No. 2025/2120 regarding ID photocopying.
Local Trade Regulations vs International Trade Agreements under Turkish Law
Clarifies the legal hierarchy under Turkish law, defining how conflicts between local trade regulations and international agreements are resolved.
No More ID Photocopies at Hotels: Turkey Aligns with EU Standards
KVKK's new ruling prohibits photocopying guest IDs in the hospitality sector. Learn about the new requirements, compliance steps, and how this aligns with GDPR.
A Compliance Framework for E-commerce and Retail Businesses
A structured legal framework for foreign sellers seeking to mitigate regulatory, financial, and operational risks when selling to consumers in Türkiye.
How to Avoid Legal Penalties in Import-Export Operations
Essential legal risks and strategic measures to ensure compliance and avoid penalties in Turkish import-export operations, covering classifications, valuations, and origin rules.
Mergers & Acquisitions in Turkey: Legal Due Diligence Checklist
Complete legal due diligence checklist for company acquisition in Turkish law. Expert M&A guidance on share purchase agreements, risk mitigation, and SPA drafting.
Key Legal Risks in Cross-Border Trade and How to Mitigate Them
A rigorous legal analysis of payment, delivery, compliance, and dispute resolution risks in international commerce, with actionable mitigation strategies under Turkish law.
What Are the Most Important Contracts for a Business to Have?
A legal and comparative analysis of the six quintessential contracts essential for modern businesses, from Sales Agreements to NDAs.
Minority Shareholder Rights in Turkish Joint Stock Companies (A.Ş.)
Complete legal guide to minority shareholder rights, dividend distribution, voting rights, and investor protections in Turkish A.Ş. companies.