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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..

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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..

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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..

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...

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...

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.)..

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...

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.  ..

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 ..

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..