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Investment Consultancy

Investment Consultancy

Investment Consultancy Reliable, comprehensive, and strategically planned legal consultancy is essential for individuals and institutions planning to invest both in Turkey and abroad. As Uzunpınar & Tüfek International Law Firm, we provide a full-service approach covering all steps from A to Z for local and foreign investors who want to invest in Turkey. We manage every stage of the investment process, including company formation, tax incentives, location selection, and business plan preparation.Company formation and incentive applications in Turkey may involve complex processes, especially for foreign investors. Our consultancy services in company establishment, free zone advantages, and tax structuring, provided across Turkey especially in Istanbul, help our investors make the right decisions. We draw a specific roadmap for each investment and develop solutions tailored to strategic goals.Our consultancy for investors who want to acquire Turkish citizenship through real estate investment is also based on end-to-end support. While investing in residential or commercial property in Istanbul, we manage all processes meticulously, from obtaining the valuation report to title dee..

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Foreigners Law

Foreigners Law

Foreigners Law Foreigners Law is a branch of law that regulates the legal status of foreign nationals residing in Türkiye, in matters such as residence, work, citizenship, acquisition of immovable property, and deportation decisions. This area has gained significant importance in recent years, especially with the increase in migration processes. For foreigners who wish to live, work, invest, or acquire citizenship in Türkiye, proper management of these procedures is critical to prevent legal mistakes that may lead to irreversible consequences.As Uzunpınar & Tüfek International Law Firm, we meticulously manage the legal processes of individuals and institutions in Türkiye, with our many years of experience in the field of foreigners law. Residence permit applications made for tourism, student, or family reunification purposes may result in serious loss of rights if not submitted on time and completely. Our firm offers the most effective legal solutions, especially in cases involving extension of residence permits and visa violations...

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e-Currency Trading Document

e-Currency Trading Document

E-CURRENCY TRADING DOCUMENT What is the E-Currency Trading Document? The e-Currency Trading Document is a completely digital version of the printed Foreign Exchange Purchase Document and the Foreign Currency Sale Document, which are issued in foreign exchange buying and selling transactions carried out through authorized institutions...

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Procedure for Entitlement in Seizure (ÇEVİRİ)

Procedure for Entitlement in Seizure (ÇEVİRİ)

PROCEDURE FOR CHARGES IN SEIZURE A. GENERAL INFORMATIONAlthough the debtor is the addressee of the enforcement proceedings, property believed to belong to the debtor but belonging to third parties can also be seized. The enforcement officer, taking into account the principle of order in seizure, may only seize property whose seizure is not prohibited by law. This principle serves not to collect the debt under any circumstances, but rather to establish a balance of interests between the creditor and the debtor. The enforcement officer has no other discretion and cannot assess whether the seized property actually belongs to the debtor.SEQUENCE IN SEIZURE: Only the debtor's property can be seized to the extent that it covers the principal and interest of the debt, as well as the enforcement expenses; no more can be seized (Article 85, I). However, when seizing sufficient property to cover the debtor's debt, it is necessary to begin with the property whose absence will least burden the debtor and is easiest to seize and sell. In other words, when seizing a debtor's property, a specific order is observed, which is called the order of seizure. Disputed property refers to property declar..

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Acquiring Citizenship Through Marriage (ÇEVİRİ)

Acquiring Citizenship Through Marriage (ÇEVİRİ)

ACQUIRING CITIZENSHIP THROUGH MARRIAGE A. THE STATUS OF ACQUIRING CITIZENSHIP THROUGH MARRIAGE IN TURKISH LEGISLATIONRegulations regarding the acquisition of citizenship through marriage have undergone many changes and developments over time. The initial regulations regarding the acquisition of citizenship through marriage stipulated that only women could acquire citizenship through their husbands. In other words, acquiring citizenship through marriage was a right granted only to women. However, over time and with evolving socio-cultural phenomena, this sexist and discriminatory approach has generally been abandoned, and women and men have been treated equally...

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Bodily harm (ÇEVİRİ)

Bodily harm (ÇEVİRİ)

BODILY HARM A. THE CONCEPT OF BODILY HARMBodily harm is not clearly defined in the TCC. In legal terminology, bodily harm means "damage inflicted on the human body (body) as a result of a tortious act, … bodily harm." The concept of bodily harm encompasses both the violation of a person's physical integrity and their mental integrity, in other words, their mental health. Bodily harm resulting from a violation of physical integrity encompasses the violation of both a person's physical integrity and their mental integrity.The first element for bodily harm to occur is the existence of the harm. Injury, disability, mental distress, or similar must occur as a result of an unlawful act. However, injury, mental distress, or similar conditions alone are not sufficient for the harm to occur. The aforementioned reasons must also include a decrease in property, or a decrease in property in the future. Both of these elements must be present simultaneously. In short, if there is no decrease or potential decrease in a person's assets in the event of injury, the concept of bodily injury does not arise...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Apostille (ÇEVİRİ)

Frequently Asked Questions About Apostille (ÇEVİRİ)

QUESTIONS ABOUT APOSTILLE For a document or decision obtained from a foreign country's official authorities to be valid in Turkey, the foreign decision (e.g., court decision) or document (e.g., notarial deed) must be certified (attested) by the Turkish consulate or authority in the country where it was issued. For example, for an administrative or judicial document obtained from Cuba to be valid in Turkey, this official document must be certified by the Turkish Embassy or Consulate in Cuba.The reverse is also true. In other words, for a court decision or document obtained in Turkey to be valid in a foreign country (e.g., Germany), it must be certified by the Turkish consulate of that country. For example, if a notarial document obtained from Turkey is intended to be used in Canada, this notarial document must be certified by the Canadian Embassy in Turkey.Here are some countries regarding the validity of these foreign documents and decisions in other countries: In order to abolish the requirement for certification by their own foreign missions, they prepared a multinational agreement called the "Hague Convention on the Abolition of the Requirement for Legalization of Foreign Offi..

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Steps For Application To Turkish Citizenship Through Real Estate Investment

Steps For Application To Turkish Citizenship Through Real Estate Investment

STEPS FOR APPLICATION TO TURKISH CITIZENSHIP THROUGH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT Step 1 - Get Tax Registration Number The tax registration number can be obtained from any tax office in Turkey.Original passport and photo required...

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Documents Required For Turkish Citizenship Application

Documents Required For Turkish Citizenship Application

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TURKISH CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION Application form stating the citizenship request Passport or similar document, if it is stateless, the relevant document if it is possible to obtain it Marital status certificate, marriage certificate if married, divorce certificate if divorced, spouse's death certificate if widowed ..

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Certificate Of Conformity

Certificate Of Conformity

CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY – CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT As it is known, Turkish citizenship can be acquired at birth or later. Among the ways to acquire Turkish citizenship later on, the way of gaining Turkish citizenship through investment, which is very popular today, has created some question marks in everyone's mind. Acquiring Turkish citizenship by investment is an opportunity that entitles the person to apply for Turkish citizenship, provided that other conditions are met as a result of compliance with various types of investment. In our article below, we will explain important parts such as the conditions required for acquiring Turkish citizenship by investment, the legal procedure to be followed, the documents to be prepared, the requested action, the authority to apply, and the deadlines. The law of foreigners is more flexible than other areas of law and the administration has great discretion. For this reason, the process of becoming a Turkish citizen through investment should be pursued with great sensitivity and devotion. For this reason, as UT Law, we have written this article as a guide that can help our dear readers...

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Web Tapu

Web Tapu

WEB TAPU What is Web Tapu?Web Tapu; It is a system where citizens can manage their immovables electronically without going to the land registry and cadastre directorates. Information and documents required for transactions, which they can apply for electronically for 46 title deeds (sales, donations, transfers, etc...), 20 cadastral transactions, 2 mapping transactions, 5 Ottoman documents and old registration document transactions in the Web Tapu. It has been implemented as an electronic system where users can send documents in a secure electronic environment, verify documents and authorize third parties or real estate agents in these matters.Web Tapu is a system where citizens can manage their immovables over the internet without going to the land registry offices, and view the title deed registration and location information of the immovables...

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Foreign Currency Purchase Certificate

Foreign Currency Purchase Certificate

FOREIGN CURRENCY PURCHASE CERTIFICATE As is known, within the scope of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Citizenship Law enacted in 2018, it has been made possible for foreigners in our country to acquire Turkish citizenship exceptionally by purchasing immovable or immovables worth at least 400,000 USD (Four hundred thousand USD). At this point, banks play an important role in the registration of foreign currency coming from foreign countries. Namely, as of January 24, 2022, foreigners are obliged to exchange foreign currency with the Central Bank for transactions they are buyers of. Accordingly, persons who are not citizens of the Republic of Turkey are required to make the payments for the real estate to be purchased in foreign currency. This obligation applies to all purchases made by foreigners, whether they apply for citizenship or not. Real estate cannot be sold without this document.   This process is usually done by authorized real estate offices. However, the most important point to be considered in this transaction is that the document to be obtained must be from a bank operating in Turkey. This transaction cannot be made with foreign currency exchang..

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Marriage Of Foreigners In Turkey

Marriage Of Foreigners In Turkey

MARRIAGE OF FOREIGNERS IN TURKEY Applications of foreigners regarding their marriage wishes are accepted by the marriage office; The provisions of the Marriage Regulation on the marriage of Turkish citizens also find applications for foreigners...

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Exceptional Citizenship By Real Estate Investment Frequently Asked Questions

Exceptional Citizenship By Real Estate Investment Frequently Asked Questions

EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENSHIP BY REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS1. WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE APPLICATION? • Title Deed Document of the immovable or information of village/neighborhood, island, parcel, building, independent section,• Identity document/Passport (with translation if necessary),• "Immovable Valuation Report" to be obtained from the valuation institutions published on the website of the BRSA (https://www.bddk.org.tr/Kuruluslar-Category/Bankalara-Degerleme-Hizmeti-Vermeye-Yetkili-Kuruluslar/11)• Compulsory earthquake insurance policy for buildings (housing, workplace, etc.),• 1 photo of the buyer and 2 of the seller (in the last 6 months, in 6x4 size),• "Real Estate Market Value Certificate" from the municipality• Tax number• Bank-approved remittance receipts (Can be given before or after the sale.)• Sworn translator for the party who does not speak Turkish (authorized by the Regional Judicial Justice Commission)• If there is a representation, the document related to the representation (In case of transactions with a power of attorney issued abroad, the conditions sought with the circular numbered 2015/5 (1767) must be met.)..

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Consumer Law

Consumer Law

Consumer Law Consumer law is a specialized field of law that ensures consumers are protected against unfair practices they may encounter while purchasing goods and services. It is governed by both national and international regulations. From defective goods and the right of withdrawal to consumer contracts and warranty procedures, many topics are addressed in this area. In Turkey, the main legal framework that secures consumer rights is the Law on the Protection of the Consumer No. 6502. Especially issues related to online shopping, subscription agreements, and credit card transactions are among the most common subjects of consumer complaints.Consumers often suffer loss of rights due to lack of knowledge on issues such as returning defective products, service defects, misleading advertisements, distance sales contracts, and the validity of warranty documents. Legal procedures like applying to the consumer arbitration board, filing a lawsuit, and meeting deadlines can become complicated without professional assistance. At this point, a consumer law attorney plays an essential role in speeding up the process and protecting rights effectively.As Uzunpınar & Tüfek International La..

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Criminal Law

Criminal Law

Criminal Law Criminal law is a branch of public law that regulates criminal acts and the legal penalties for these acts. Its main goal is to protect social order and the fundamental rights of individuals. Crimes such as intentional killing, fraud, embezzlement, threats, drug trafficking, sexual offenses, forgery, and abuse of power fall under this field. These accusations do not only create legal consequences. They also affect a person’s freedom, reputation, and social life. Because of this, criminal cases must be handled with legal expertise and strategic thinking.A criminal case goes through many stages. These include police questioning, the prosecutor’s investigation, court hearings, and if needed, appeals. During these stages, the presumption of innocence is essential. A person cannot be seen as guilty until there is a final decision by a court. Another important rule is the right to be protected from unjust harm to one’s reputation. This right ensures that people do not suffer unfair damage to their name or image during an investigation. Even if there is an allegation, no one should be treated like a criminal unless there is clear and lawful evidence.At Uzunpınar TÜFEK Intern..

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Urban Transformation Law

Urban Transformation Law

Urban Transformation Law Urban transformation law is a special field of law that regulates the legal relations arising during the processes of detection, evacuation, demolition, and reconstruction of buildings under disaster risk. Urban transformation projects carried out within the scope of Law No. 6306 on the Transformation of Areas Under Disaster Risk require a serious legal infrastructure to protect the rights of property owners, ensure fairness in contracts with contractors, and carry out title deed procedures properly. Urban transformation practices, which are especially concentrated in metropolitan cities like Istanbul, may involve many legal risks for owners, investors, and contractors. Therefore, getting support from an expert urban transformation lawyer from the beginning of the process is of critical importance to prevent possible disputes in the future.As Uzunpınar TÜFEK International Law Firm, we provide reliable and comprehensive legal services to our clients at every stage of the urban transformation process. We professionally manage the applications for risky building detection, achieving the required majority among owners, drafting construction contracts based on ..

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