ArticleDistributorship Agreements Under Turkish LawDistributorship agreements do not have a clear definition under Turkish law and are therefore a complex and unique type of agreement. TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawASY Legal
ArticleRepatriation Of Export Proceeds And Legal Consequences Of Non-ComplianceAn overview of Turkey’s export proceeds repatriation rules, İBKB account closure, exemptions, write-off mechanisms and administrative fines under Law No. 1567. TurkeyInternational LawASY Legal
ArticleTransferring Personal Data Abroad: Current Legal Framework In TurkeyPublished in the Official Gazette No. 32487 dated 12.03.2024, Law No. 7499 introduced changes to the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (the "Law"). Subsequently, the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles for the Transfer of Personal Data Abroad ("Regulation") was published and came into effect in the Official Gazette No. 32598 dated 10.07.2024TurkeyPrivacyASY Legal
ArticleUnderstanding Turkish Real Estate Contracts And Citizenship By InvestmentIn the vast and intricate landscape of property dealings, real estate contracts serve as the bedrock of transactions, ensuring that both parties' interests are adequately safeguarded.TurkeyReal Estate and ConstructionASY Legal
ArticleImproper Service In Turkish Enforcement Proceedings: Complaint And Time LimitsProper service of a payment order or enforcement order determines when procedural time limits begin and whether an enforcement proceeding may be treated as final. If the period for objection is considered to have expired before the debtor becomes aware of the document, the creditor may proceed against bank accounts, receivables, movable assets or real estate. The first task in such a file is therefore to establish how service was attempted, at which address and on whom.TurkeyLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationASY Legal
ArticleShare Transfers In Joint Stock CompaniesShare transfers in Joint Stock Companies in Turkey can be a quite complex subject due to the numerous rules and procedures governing transfer transactions. Joint Stock Companies...TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawASY Legal
ArticleWhen Liquidation Turns Into A Tax Question: Tax Consequences Of Closing A Turkish CompanyWhen foreign shareholders decide to close a Turkish company, the discussion often starts with corporate law: a resolution is adopted to dissolve the company, a liquidator is appointed and the entity formally enters into liquidation. TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawASY Legal
ArticleTurkish Inheritance Law In 2026: Foreign Heirs And PropertyA 2026 guide to Turkish inheritance law for foreign heirs, covering applicable law, proof of heirship, inherited real estate, tax filing and key deadlines. TurkeyReal Estate and ConstructionASY Legal
ArticleStartup Financing In Turkey: The Strategic Use Of Convertible Bonds (PDTs)For startups in Turkey exploring pathways to secure early-stage funding, the convertible bond presents a distinct, though perhaps not yet widely adopted, financial route. TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawASY Legal
ArticleHow To Claim VAT Refunds For Trade Fair Expenses In Turkey: A Guide For Foreign Businesses And AttendeesFor foreign businesses attending trade fairs, trade shows, and exhibitions in Turkey, a unique opportunity exists to claim a refund on the Value Added Tax (VAT) paid for goods and services directly...TurkeyTaxASY Legal
ArticleHungary Golden Visa 2025: Secure A 10-Year EU Residency Through InvestmentHungary encourages non-EU investors to bring capital into the country through the Hungary Golden Visa (Guest Investor) Program, which grants long-term residence permits based on investment.HungaryFinance and BankingASY Legal
ArticleCorporate Tax Law 101 – Beginner's Guide For Foreign InvestorsTurkey has a complex tax system implemented with numerous separate laws, regulations, communiques and subsequent amendments. Accordingly, the main legal texts regulating the Turkish Tax System...TurkeyTaxASY Legal
ArticlePersonal Data Protection In TurkeyWith the implementation of the Law on Personal Data Protection No. 6698 (‘the LPDP'), new rules and obligations were imposed on data controllers and data processors.TurkeyPrivacyASY Legal
ArticleTurkey's 2025 Tax Amendments Now In Force: New Rules On Rental Income, Property Tax, Fees And Social SecurityLaw No. 7566 on Amendments to Tax Laws and Certain Laws and Decree Laws (commonly referred to in public as the "new tax package"), which had previously been adopted by the relevant committees of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, was published in the Official Gazette dated 19 December 2025 and entered into force.TurkeyTaxASY Legal
ArticleUK Global Talent Visa: Opportunities For Independent Work And Residency In The UK For Turkish ArtistsThe United Kingdom has long been regarded as one of the world's leading centers for culture and arts.TurkeyImmigrationASY Legal
ArticleThe Criminal Liability Trap In AI Regulation: Turkey's Draft vs. The EU ModelIn our earlier article, Regulating AI Speech in Turkey: Lessons From the Grok Ban and 2025 Draft Laws, we examined the Grok episode and Turkey's late-2025 draft package.TurkeyCriminal LawASY Legal
ArticleShort-Term Rental Regulations In Turkey: New Legal Framework And Impact On AIRBNB RentalsThe significance of tourism in the global economy and the changing habits of travel have made short-term residential rentals a popular alternative among accommodation options. TurkeyReal Estate and ConstructionASY Legal
ArticleTurkish Inheritance Law 2025: Guide To Get Your Lawful ShareLosing a loved one is always a deeply emotional experience, and when legal procedures in a foreign country are involved, the process can feel overwhelming.TurkeyFamily and MatrimonialASY Legal
ArticleRegulating AI Speech In Turkey: Lessons From The Grok Ban And 2025 Draft LawsGenerative AI has moved from experimental tooling to public-facing infrastructure with increasing pace. It is now embedded in social platforms, search interfaces, customer support flows, and enterprise SaaS products, settings where outputs can be produced at scale, amplified within minutes, and evaluated under existing speech and public order frameworks.TurkeyTechnologyASY Legal
ArticleGründung einer Gesellschaft in der TürkeiDen Gesellschaften in der Türkei werden relativ wenige Kapitalbeschränkungen auferlegt und obwohl die Gründungsverfahren ziemlich komplex sein können, dürfen Ausländer frei in...TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawASY Legal