Corporate Law / Corporate Maintenance
Recent Constitutional Court Decision Echoes the Importance of Data Protection in M&A Transactions
I. Data Protection Legislation and Rules in Turkey In Turkey, the keystone of data protection legislation is the Law on…
Increased Minimum Capital Requirement for Joint Stock and Limited Liability Companies
The Crucial Role of Minimum Capital Requirements for New Enterprises The Decree’s elevation of the minimum capital requirement for both…
Key Insights from the Constitutional Court: Share Transfer Legitimacy in Joint Stock Companies
I. The Constitutional Court’s Decision: Context and Legal Background This landmark case before the Turkish Constitutional Court arose from the…
Setting Up Health Tourism Services in Turkey
A Strategic Guide for Investors II. Legal Framework and Licensing for Services of Health Tourism in Turkey Turkey’s health tourism…
Liabilities of Board Members of Capital Companies in Turkey
Av. Ali Yurtsever 1. Overview The main legislation governing the duties, responsibilities and the liabilities of board members of capital…
HEALTH TOURISM IN TURKEY
A Guide for New Investors from Av. Ali Yurtsever 1. INTRODUCTION – HEALTH TOURISM IN TURKEY Turkey has been a…
Data Protection & Privacy Laws
Biometric Signatures in Turkey: Legal Implications and Data Protection Concerns
II. Differentiating Types of Signatures: Electronic, Digital, and Biometric Before we delve deeper into biometric signatures, it’s pivotal to understand…
Unlocking the Use of Biometric Data in Turkey
Criticial Insights from ECHR and the Turkish DPA II. Applicable Legislation in Turkey for Data and Biometric Data Processing: The…
8 Principles for Lawful Personal Data Processing in Turkey
Av. Ali Yurtsever L.L.M The implementation of the LPDP also meant additional compliance requirements and liabilities for businesses that control and/or…
Personal Data Protection in Turkey
Av. Ali Yurtsever L.L.M Fact Check – Does the LPDP Apply to Your Business? One of the main issues with the…
Appeals Against Administrative Fines
How to Appeal Against Administrative Fines Imposed by the Turkish Data Protection Authority Av. Ali Yurtsever L.L.M Legal Standing of the…
Commercial Electronic Messages
Commercial Electronic Messages and Message Management System Registration Process Av. Ali Yurtsever L.L.M Commercial Electronic Message Definition and Obtaining Approval Commercial…
Employment Law & Immigration Law
Key Changes to Turkish Citizenship Applications: 2023 Updates
Changes in Turkish Citizenship Application Process: a. In-Person Application Requirement A pivotal change in the Turkish citizenship application process is…
Challenges in Name Change During and After the Acquisition of the Turkish Citizenship by Investment
Legal Framework and Bureaucratic Challenges in Turkish Name Changes: Changing one’s name necessitates navigating a maze of legal and administrative…
Work Permit in Turkish Free Zones: A Comprehensive Guide for Foreign Employees
Deciphering the Work Permit Regulations in Turkish Free Zones The framework governing the acquisition of work permits for foreign employees…
Turkish Citizenship by Investment: Your Top 23 FAQ Answered
Contact us today > Additional Resources regarding TR Citizenship by Investment: Acquiring Property and Citizenship Turkish Citizenship Guide Acquisition of…
Early Dismissal of Foreign Academics In Turkish Universities
Av. Ali Yurtsever L.L.M II. Wrongful Dismissal of Foreign Academics & Possible Claims The issues briefly summarized above, and the relevant…
New Decision From Immigration Authority Regarding Touristic Residence Permits
However, as mentioned above, this new review process and restriction of extension for touristic permits does not apply to all…
Intellectual Property / IT Law and Contracts Law
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) STRATEGY FOR START-UPS
Identifying & Prioritizing IP Rights To ensure that intellectual assets are well protected, a startup should first thoroughly analyze its…
Copyright Protection in Turkey
Copyright protection in Turkey is regulated under the Intellectual and Artistic Works Law No. 5846 (hereinafter will be referred as…
Notice and Takedown Procedure for Digital Copyright Infringements in Turkey
Emir Aksoy LL.M, LL.M. IP First stage is the notice and takedown for copyright infringements , which requires the content…
The Importance of Due Diligence
Emir Aksoy LL.M, LL.M. IP Intellectual Property of a company in most of the cases determines the price of the…
END OF THE FREE INTERNET OR THE MODERNIZATION OF THE EU DIGITAL COPYRIGHT REGIME
Although tech giants might create their own Upload Filter, as they have more than enough resources to do so, the…
ANTI-COUNTERFEITING RAIDS UNDER TURKISH LAW
Emir Aksoy LL.M., LL.M. IP According to a new report by the OECD and the EU’s Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), Turkey…
Tax Law and Customs Law / Criminal Law / Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Comprehensive Guide to Arbitration in Turkey
Arbitration Agreements: A Key to Swift and Efficient Dispute Resolution II. Elements of an Arbitration Agreement for Arbitration in Turkey…
VAT & TAX REFUND PROCEDURES IN TURKEY
Tax Refund in Turkey – Procedures Applicable to Imports & Exports 2. Tax Refund in Turkey & Deductions for Imported…
CORPORATE TAX LAW 102
Tax ID, Cycles, Submission of Declarations & Invoicing in Turkey B. Tax Identification in Turkey Article 2 of the Law…
CORPORATE TAX LAW 101
BEGINNER’s GUIDE FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS The income tax calculations for 2022 are as follows: Income Amount Tax Rate Up to…
Plastic Surgery Malpractice in Turkey
Understanding Your Rights: Navigating Medical Malpractice Claims in Turkey Medical Malpractice Claims In cases where a patient suspects medical malpractice,…
DRUG POSSESSION AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES IN TURKEY
DRUG POSSESSION FOR PERSONAL USE As noted above, drug possession for personal use is regulated under Article 191 of the…