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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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Humanitarian Residence Permit (ÇEVİRİ)

Humanitarian Residence Permit (ÇEVİRİ)

HUMANITARIAN RESIDENCE PERMIT A. What is a Humanitarian Residence Permit and Under What Circumstances Is It Granted?A "humanitarian residence permit" is the type of residence permit issued to individuals deemed necessary to remain in Turkey for humanitarian reasons. Article 46 and subsequent regulations of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection contain the basic rules on this matter. A humanitarian residence permit is a type of residence permit issued under the special conditions and under special circumstances specified in this article. It is an exceptional residence permit...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Residence Permit (ÇEVİRİ)

Frequently Asked Questions About Residence Permit (ÇEVİRİ)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RESIDENCE PERMITS 1. WHAT IS THE COST OF OBTAINING A RESIDENCE PERMIT?You will encounter varying costs when obtaining a residence permit. First of all, the procedures and fee groups applied by countries vary. Some countries are subject to both residence and visa fees, while others are exempt from visa fees, while others are exempt from residence fees. On the other hand, if a foreigner does not have social security and requires private health insurance, additional insurance costs will be incurred. Insurance costs vary depending on the individual's age...

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Residence Permit (ÇEVİRİ)

Residence Permit (ÇEVİRİ)

RESIDENCE PERMIT 1. WHAT IS A RESIDENCE PERMIT?A residence permit is a permit issued to foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey. Foreigners who intend to stay in Turkey for more than the period allowed by a visa or visa exemption, or for more than ninety days, are required to apply for the type of residence permit they believe meets the requirements through the e-ikamet system. Foreigners who complete their application must appear at the provincial/district migration management office in the province they intend to reside on the appointment date determined by the system. Foreigners who fail to appear at the provincial/district migration management office on the appointment date without a valid excuse are considered to have not submitted an application. The administration may request certain information and documents to determine the valid excuse. Applications for residence permit extensions are generally processed using the same procedure...

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Residence Permit Extension Application (ÇEVİRİ)

Residence Permit Extension Application (ÇEVİRİ)

RESIDENCE PERMIT EXTENSION APPLICATION Foreign nationals who have previously applied for a residence permit and have been granted one must apply for a residence permit extension before the expiration date. Foreigners whose residence or work permits within Turkey are nearing their expiration date must apply for a residence permit extension no later than 60 days before the expiration date, and a few days before the expiration date...

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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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Vehicle Value Loss (ÇEVİRİ)

Vehicle Value Loss (ÇEVİRİ)

WHAT IS VEHICLE LOSS OF VALUE? Even if vehicles involved in accidents are repaired and restored to their original condition, they lose value on the used market due to the accident record in the TRAMER (Traffic Insurance Information Center) and are sold at lower prices than similar vehicles. This financial loss in the used market value of vehicles is called "loss of value." To prevent such hardship for vehicle owners, our legal system has developed a compensation system whereby the loss of value is covered by insurance companies...

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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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Matters to be taken into consideration when applying to the Constitutional Court (ÇEVİRİ)

Matters to be taken into consideration when applying to the Constitutional Court (ÇEVİRİ)

IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN APPLYING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT 1. WHAT IS AN INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION?An individual application is a remedy through which anyone can seek legal remedies against any of the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution, as covered by the European Convention on Human Rights and its additional protocols to which Turkey is a party (Protocol Nos. 1, 4, 6, 7, 13, and 15), all of which have been violated by public authorities...

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Residence Permit

Frequently Asked Questions About Residence Permit

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RESIDENCE PERMIT 1. WHAT IS THE COST OF OBTAINING A RESIDENCE PERMIT? When obtaining a residence permit, you will encounter variable costs. First of all, the practices and fee groups that countries are subject to differ. While some countries are subject to both residence and visa fees, some countries are exempt from visa fees, and some countries are exempt from residence fees. On the other hand, if the foreigner does not have social security and needs to have private health insurance, there will be additional insurance costs. Insurance varies according to the age of the person...

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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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Citizenship

Citizenship

CITIZENSHIP A. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE A CITIZEN? Foreign nationals who make a real estate investment of 400,000 USD can obtain citizenship in Turkey without waiting. • Making a fixed capital investment of 500,000 USD• To create employment for 50 people.• Purchasing government debt instruments of 500,000 USD, provided that they are kept for 3 years.• Purchasing real estate investment fund participation share, and venture capital investment fund participation share for 500,000 USD, provided that it is retained for 3 years...

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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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VAT Exemption

VAT Exemption

VAT EXEMPTION As it is known, Value Added Tax, or simply VAT, is an expenditure tax that is paid by the deliverer of goods and services, but charged to the recipient. It varies from 1% to 18%. However, in some cases stipulated by the law, there may be an exemption from the VAT amount. In our article below, we will explain the VAT exemption that foreigners, who are among the VAT exemptions, can benefit from in the purchase of the real estate...

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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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Commercial Law

Commercial Law

Commercial Law 1. In-Depth Expertise in Commercial LawCommercial law is not just about applying legal texts — it also requires the ability to speak the language of business, understand industry practices, and accurately interpret the nature of commercial relationships. At Uzunpınar & Tüfek International Law Firm, we possess extensive field experience in all aspects of commercial law. Thanks to our hands-on work in real-life disputes, we don’t just apply the law theoretically — we interpret it through practical, results-driven solutions. We have successfully handled hundreds of commercial files, both in litigation and pre-litigation consultancy...

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Corporate Law

Corporate Law

Corporate Law 1. Expertise and In-Depth Experience in Corporate LawCorporate law goes far beyond company formation — it covers every stage from incorporation to liquidation. At Uzunpınar & Tüfek International Law Firm, we have guided hundreds of local and foreign companies through the full lifecycle of corporate structuring. Alongside our solid grasp of legislation, we stand out with our practical experience and our ability to accurately understand corporate structures and shareholder dynamics.  ..

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Real Estate Law

Real Estate Law

Real Estate Law Real estate law is the branch of law that covers all transactions related to immovable properties such as land, plots, residences, and commercial properties, as well as the disputes that may arise from these transactions. Title deed transactions, purchase and sale processes, lease agreements, construction contracts in return for flat, expropriation lawsuits, and the dissolution of joint ownership are among the many important topics within this field. Especially in the real estate sector, where high-value investments are involved, having a solid legal foundation for transactions is of great importance to ensure the investment is completed securely and without problems. Therefore, working with a law firm experienced in real estate transactions plays a critical role in preventing possible risks and protecting rights. At Uzunpınar TÜFEK International Law Firm, we offer comprehensive, effective, and solution-oriented legal services to our clients with our many years of knowledge and field experience in the field of real estate law. Particularly in Istanbul but also across all regions of Turkey, we meticulously manage real estate transactions from start to finish, prior..

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