New Procedural Regulations Under The 10th Judicial Reform Package

It considers fixed capital investment, qualifying bank deposits, Turkish government debt instruments, real estate and venture capital investment fund shares, participation in the private pension system and employment creation.

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”) published Türkiye’s 5th Round Mutual Evaluation Report (the “Report”) on 23.09.2026, assessing Türkiye’s framework for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing.

This article considers the legal due diligence required for a foreign investment in Türkiye, from the choice of corporate structure to ongoing operations and exit. It examines foreign ownership, capital requirements, corporate documentation, incentives, property acquisition, employment authorisation, investment reporting and dispute resolution. The statutory framework and the judicial authorities discussed in the manuscript are considered alongside the practical allocation of responsibilities between advisers.

The two changes pull in opposite directions within the same know-your-customer framework: one tightens controls for specific persons, the other widens the room for lighter checks in low-risk transactions. Banks, payment and e-money institutions, insurers, pension companies and other obliged parties under Law No. 5549 on the Prevention of Laundering Proceeds of Crime will need to address both at once.

Today, on 7 August 2025, the Turkish government published an important regulatory update in the Official Gazette (No. 32979), amending the Regulation on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs).

7.10.2026 tarihli ve 33393 sayılı Resmî Gazete’de yayımlanan 11845 sayılı Cumhurbaşkanı Kararı ile Suç Gelirlerinin Aklanmasının ve Terörün Finansmanının Önlenmesine Dair Tedbirler Hakkında Yönetmelikte değişiklikler yapılmıştır.

Cumhurbaşkanı tarafından belirlenen gecikme zammı oranı ile Hazine ve Maliye Bakanlığı tarafından belirlenen tecil faiz oranları bakımından Merkez Bankası tarafından belirlenen reeskont işlemlerinde için geçerli iskonto oranı ile avans işlemleri için geçerli olan faiz oranının dikkate alınmamasını daha önce eleştirmiştim. Bence tüm mevzuatlar gereğince uygulanan faiz oranlarının birbiriyle uyumlu olması gerekir!

Navigating the Turkish regulatory landscape for foreign investment funds requires understanding a critical distinction: whilst Turkish residents can freely purchase foreign fund units traded abroad through local intermediaries, ...

NATO's Ankara summit navigated heightened transatlantic tensions as European allies sought to demonstrate unity and progress on defense spending while managing unpredictable American leadership under the Trump administration's "NATO 3.0" vision. The gathering highlighted both the alliance's resilience and the growing challenges of maintaining cohesion amid diverging strategic priorities, with significant implications for European defense planning and industrial cooperation.

Privatization has been one of the most highly debated issues on the Turkish political scene over the past three decades.

In today's globalized trade environment, many companies engage in commercial relations with other firms and conduct international trade.

The amendments introduced by Law No. 7578 have significantly changed maternity-related leave rights under the Turkish Labor Code by extending postnatal maternity leave from 8 weeks to 16 weeks and increasing the total maternity leave period to 24 weeks.

Turkey's Private Pension System (BES) offers foreign investors a unique pathway to citizenship through a USD 500,000 contribution held for three years. Unlike real estate or bank deposits, this route provides investment flexibility across multiple fund types including equities, precious metals, and money market instruments. How does this managed portfolio approach compare to other citizenship investment options, and what are the key requirements and risks investors should understand?

Foreign investors seeking Turkish citizenship through real estate must navigate both property law and immigration requirements. Understanding the USD 400,000 minimum investment threshold, eligible property types, payment documentation requirements, and the three-year holding restriction is essential before committing capital to a qualifying transaction.

The Turkish citizenship by investment program has become a leading choice for investors and families seeking stability, mobility, and a second passport in a culturally familiar environment.

Foreign investors can qualify for Turkish citizenship by depositing at least USD 500,000 in the Turkish banking system for three years. This route offers a straightforward alternative to real estate investment, allowing qualifying capital to generate interest during the holding period while navigating Turkey's high-interest-rate environment and currency considerations.

Foreign nationals can acquire property in Turkey, but the transaction requires careful legal assessment beyond commercial considerations. Title restrictions, construction irregularities, ownership disputes and payment documentation issues can materially affect the investment, particularly when the acquisition is connected with citizenship eligibility or completed through representatives.

Employment disputes in Turkey are not merely matters of wage payment; they form part of a multi-layered system of legal protections extending from the Constitution and international conventions to employment legislation and Court of Cassation case law.

In this article, the characteristics of joint stock companies and how to transfer shares in Turkey are discussed.

Foreign investors seeking Turkish citizenship through investment funds can qualify by purchasing at least USD 500,000 in participation units of eligible Real Estate or Venture Capital Investment Funds and maintaining the investment for three years. This route offers professionally managed exposure to Turkish real estate or venture investments while satisfying citizenship requirements, with returns dependent on fund performance and portfolio strategy.