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Every real estate law firm works hard in order to handle very complex cases in this area. Real estate law is the division of law that regulates buying, using and selling land and other properties. It is significant to understand that issues related to real estate are relevant to various branches of law, such as tax law, inheritance law, citizenship law and administrative law. Disputes arising from real estate are, therefore, complicated and always take a long time for a settlement. Thus, real estate matters need always on-the-ground advice and support in all legal stages.

Pi Legal Consultancy plays a decisive role in overcoming complex cases and processes owing to its qualified attorneys and experts. Our expertise areas include a wide variety of subjects including;

• Taxation issues,
• Environmental law and relevant obligations,
• The development, planning and realization of real estate investment projects,
• The preparation and signature of lease agreements,
• Home purchase in a foreign country including the USA and its potential outcomes for residence permit,
• The acquisition of Turkish citizenship by investment.

Divorce lawyer in Ankara and divorce lawyer in İstanbul helps not only Turkish citizens but also foreigners under the framework of Pi Legal Consultancy. Family lawyers and Divorce lawyers are specialized in giving legal assistance in family and divorce issues.

What is the meaning of divorce? 

The term “divorce” literally means the termination of marital union based on the judgment of the court. More specifically, it may be regarded as “legal ending of a marriage”. Strong family ties, therefore, are regarded as being at the center of a functioning community and social life. The concept of family law covers whole procedures starting from engagement to divorce. It is quite concerning that divorce and follow-up procedures may have a crippling impact on the increase in violence against women.

Does Turkey allow divorce?

Family and divorce represent one of the most complicated issues for divorce lawyer teams. In this respect, one of the worst challenges facing the international community is increasing divorce rates over the world. That is the case for Turkey. It is possible to get divorced under the relevant Turkish regulations.  It is of course possible for foreigners to divorce by the judgment of Turkish Family Courts provided that their marriage is registered with the civil registration in Turkey and they have a valid marriage.

For more discussion about Turkish divorce procedures, see our article on Divorce Proceedings for Foreigners in Turkey

What are the different types of divorce in Turkey?

According to the Turkish legal framework, the most common types are consensual divorce and contentious divorce.

How long does a divorce take in Turkey?

A time frame for divorce case depends on the specific circumstances of the case concerned. Besides, you should bear in mind that there is huge backlog before family courts in Turkey. Therefore, it is not right to give a certain answer to that question.

What is the alimony law in Turkey?

In accordance with article 174 of the Turkish Civil Code (Numbered 4721), material and moral compensation may be granted to any parties of the family. Under article 175, a judge may decide on the alimony suffering from poverty because of divorce.

How much does it cost to get a divorce in Turkey?

That depends on the specific circumstances of the involved case such as the type of case, workload of the relevant family court, the number of witnesses and evaluation process of other evidence. But of course, consensual and|or uncontested divorce is the most preferable and easiest way of divorce in Turkey.

How are assets divided in a divorce in Turkey?

During the trial, family judge will try to detect exact contributions of each party to during the marriage. At the end of trial, the judge will deliver a decision on dividing assets by producing a criterion for that matter.

What is the role of divorce lawyers in Ankara under the umbrella of Pi Legal Consultancy?

Divorce lawyers in Ankara provide a full-fledged support to particularly foreigners.  Pi Legal Consultancy divorce consultants offer problem-solving consultation to both sides (husband and wife or partners) for any type of family-divorce question. In doing this, each divorce lawyer in Ankara takes into account international instruments aiming at the elimination of violence against women. Our divorce lawyer team also observes the work of main UN organizations such as the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Besides, every divorce lawyer in Ankara and divorce lawyer in Istanbul have a high level of knowledge on the role of the Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction for the protection of children from the harmful effects of abduction and retention across international boundaries.

What is main family law consultancy areas by Pi Legal Consultancy?

Our talented family lawyers and divorce lawyers advise clients on, inter alia, following aspects:

• Contractual and contentious divorce procedures, including conditions, protocols, petitions,
• Divorce due to life caste, bad or degrading behavior (the use of domestic violence) or due to being shaken at the foundation of the marriage,
• Division of property and follow-up disputes,
• Litigation proceedings for the adoption,
• The establishment of a personal relationship with a child,
• Alimony aid, compensation for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages.

Investment Advice can be properly offered by Turkish investment lawyers and|or Turkish business lawyers for investing in İstanbul. Investment advice is needed for every single long-term investment project in Turkey. Indeed, expert advice can have an enormous impact duly planning the scope of any investment project.

Is Turkey good for business?

Taking into account the strengthening rates of foreign currencies including Euro and Dollars, Turkey is becoming a more popular investment area for alien investors. Turkish markets offer a business-oriented environment together with low employment and facility costs.  Besides, several Turkish companies are interested in growing their business and extending their investments inside or outside the country.

Is it a good idea to invest in İstanbul?

There has been a growing acceptance that Turkey is getting more capable of attracting more investment day by day. Investing in Istanbul may pave the way for ensuring an efficient solution for foreign investors. At the outset we should bear in mind the main rationale behind this opinion.

Turkish investment lawyers of Pi Legal Consultancy provide comprehensive guidance and strategic investment advice to both foreign investors for Turkish markets and Turkish investors for international markets. Current and upcoming investment opportunities is primary focus of our Investment Working Group.

Is Türkiye safe for investment? If you are curious about the answer to the question, you can read our article.

Why do you need investment advice in Turkey?

It is necessary to mention several advantages of setting up a business in Turkey.  Rapidly increasing young population, growing value of currency rates and thus decreasing production and labor costs have a substantial impact upon strengthening the business sector.

Turkey has been located in very special territory connecting three continents, economic regions and numerous people. Turkey offers a cost-effective environment to entrepreneurs. Besides, several Turkish companies are interested in growing their business and extending their investments inside or outside the country. Turkish markets offer a business-oriented environment together with low employment and facility costs. An embracing investment advice can be very useful to maximize all aforementioned advantages. Turkish investment lawyers can be very helpful to improve a proper investment plan in Istanbul.

Why is Turkey attractive for FDI?

In the light of the aforementioned observations, it is beyond hard to conclude that Turkey attracts and will attract the foreign direct investments around the globe. Suffice to note that since the 2000s, total capital stock of Turkey has risen gradually. Turkey also hosts a large number of people from  different parts of the world. Turkey is becoming a more popular investment area for foreign investors.

The investment incentive regime in Turkey covers a wide range of incentives for legal and natural entities engaging in different sectors.

Do foreign investors have the same rights as Turkish Citizens?

Article 48 of the Turkish Constitution provides that everyone has the freedom to work and conclude contracts in the field of his/her choice and the establishment of private enterprises is free. More importantly, according to Article 10 protecting the right to equality, there shall not be any limitations for foreign entrepreneurs in Turkey. In the same way, Article 3 of the Foreign Direct Investment Law regulates that foreign investors shall be subject to equal treatment with domestic investors.

We would also like to remind you that there are many ways to obtain Turkish citizenship.

What kind of investment advice can be offered by Turkish investment lawyers in Turkey?

There is a global recognition that every single investment project needs comprehensive legal guidance about enforceable domestic and international norms. Therefore Turkish and|or foreign investors prefer to benefit from international law firms in Turkey. A full-fledged legal guide to investing in Turkey is required for a right and workable investment solution.

Commercial activities such as establishment of companies, opening a company branch, mergers and acquisitions, franchising and intermediaries must be managed through an efficient legal guidance by foreign investors.

What is the role of Pi Legal Consultancy for investment advice?

Our Turkish business lawyers are very good at providing in-depth services to large, middle or small scale of corporations and|or individuals for their upcoming investment activities. Our investment lawyers İstanbul and commercial lawyers Ankara offer workable guidance and strategic investment advice to both foreign investors for Turkish markets or Turkish investors for international markets. English-speaking lawyers are mostly preferred by international investors and large scale corporations under the umbrella of Pi Legal Consultancy. In this context, Pi Legal Consultancy delivers full-fledged, effective and solution-based consultancy for investing in Istanbul and Turkey about the below-mentioned areas:

• Anti-dumping measures and practice,
• Investment incentive regime in Turkey,
• Customs clearances and procedures in Turkey,
• Tax matters for investments,
• Specific advantageous areas for foreign investment,
• the acquisition of citizenship through investment in among others Turkey, European Union and United States,
• Mergers and acquisitions in Turkey and European countries,
• The establishment of a company or opening a branch of foreign company in Turkey,
• drafting and negotiating distribution, franchise and agency agreements, intermediary agreements for selling or buying products or services inside and outside Turkey.

Employment lawyers in Turkey face up several challenges in the practice of employment law. There have been several discussions in the protection and promotion of rights of employees and employers together.

Which law regulates working life in Turkey?

Law on Occupational Health and Safety (Numbered 6331) is the primary legislation in Turkey. The Law entered into force in 2012. The Law on Occupational Health and Safety was prepared as a conducive work for Turkey’s EU accession process. Employment lawyers in Turkey are specialized in this legislation and related regulations.

What are the labor rights in Turkey?

National employment legal norms aim at designing the relationship between governments and employers or employees. Every single side has a broad range of rights and/or responsibilities, based on an “employment contract”, introducing working conditions, working hours, duration, wage, holiday entitlement and termination. Besides, trade unions have a fundamental impact in the development of employment law and its practice.

There are four fundamental partners to be observed within the context of employment law: employers, employees, trade unions and international organizations such as International Labor Organization (ILO).

What are international labour standards?

ILO is devoted to the facilitation of labor standards and the promotion of decent working conditions for all women and men on the global level.

What is the labor law in Turkey for foreigners?

You can work as a foreign freelancer or as a worker for a foreign company.  Nevertheless, a full-fledged legal assistance by international employment lawyers is very significant. Foreign workers should provide a legal stay in Turkey through the acquisition of Turkish citizenship or residence permit or work permit.

For more information see our articles:

• Residence Permits in Turkey
• Turkish Citizenship by Investment

According to Article 6 of the Law on International Workforce (No:6735), ‘foreigners who are within the scope of this Law are forbidden to work or be employed without obtaining a work permit’. Hence, foreign workers need to provide a work permit from the relevant Turkish authorities. There is only one exception of this norm under the same provision. Foreigners having an exemption from work permit under national or international instruments.

The Law on International Workforce (No:6735) is available online here (in Turkish).

Work Permit and Residence Permit Are the Same Thing?

Under Article 12 of  the Law on Foreigners and International Protection Law (No:6458), “work permit” or “work permit exemption” granted under this Law shall be deemed as “residence permit”. Accordingly, a work permit implies a residence permit owing to this approach.

The Law in question is available online here (in Turkish).

What is the role of employments lawyers in Turkey?

Employment lawyers in Turkey carry out significant duties by providing employment law consultation to all partners. Employment lawyers in Turkey can assist you in a wide range of matters within the context of Employment Law.

What is the role of employment lawyers in Turkey at Pi Legal Consultancy?

In the light of the work of international organizations including the ILO, Pi Legal Consultancy Istanbul employment lawyers and Ankara employment lawyers offer practical and cutting-edge solutions to trade unions, employers and employees for their legal challenges. The best employment lawyers in Turkey share their experience under the framework of Pi Legal Consultancy particularly for, among others:

• Drafting, negotiation and signature of collective bargaining agreements,
• Termination and release agreements,
• Immigration-related issues including residence and work permit,
• The implementation of leading international instruments including European Convention on Human Rights regarding the prohibition of discrimination,
• The challenges of working from home,
• Rights of remote workers,

Citizenship represents one of the most challenging aspects for particularly Turkish citizenship lawyers over the years. According to internationally recognized principles, citizenship may be acquired at birth or through naturalization subsequent to birth. A citizen is considered to enjoy various rights from one side and also responsibilities on the other, as a member of a nation or community. The matter of citizenship may turn into a complex dispute beyond national borders by presenting a challenge between nations rather than individuals.

According to the Turkish legal citizenship law regime, foreign investors (briefly with a certain legal income, over 18, without criminal record and not without a contagious disease (an obstacle in respect of public health) are granted an opportunity to acquire citizenship.

How to get Turkish citizenship?

How to get Turkish citizenship? Turkish citizenship by naturalization is allowed under Turkish Immigration Law. According to the Turkish legal citizenship law regime, foreign investors (briefly with a certain legal income, over 18, without criminal record and not without a contagious disease (an obstacle in respect of public health) are granted an opportunity to acquire Turkish citizenship.

Can foreigners get Turkish citizenship?

Foreigners can gain Turkish citizenship in accordance with relevant regulations. Nowadays, Turkish citizenship by investment and Turkish citizenship by marriage is very popular in accordance with the Law on Turkish Citizenship (Numbered 5901).

Can you get Turkish citizenship by buying a house?

Yes you can obtain Turkish citizenship through a property purchase. In that context, buying a house may open a golden gate for Turkish citizenship for foreigners or long-term residency in Turkey.

For more information you can take a look at our articles on

• Turkish Citizenship by Real Estate
• Residence Permits in Turkey

How do you apply for Turkish citizenship?

Application for Turkish citizenship requires a set of careful steps. The preparation of paperwork, the provision and submission of related documents and information to the relevant Ministry is very critical to receive positive results. An embracing legal guidance by immigration lawyers is very critical.

What is the role of Turkish Citizenship Lawyers?

Turkish citizenship lawyers are specialized in obtaining legal stay in Turkey. Turkish immigration lawyers are very good at the acquisition of Turkish citizenship and|or related immigration issues.

How to get Turkish citizenship by investment?

How to get Turkish citizenship by investment? There has been a growing interest in obtaining Turkish citizenship by investment over the years. The Turkish citizenship application form has a specific list of paperwork for Turkish citizenship by investment. Acquisition of Turkish citizenship is granted by the decision of the President in Turkey within the context of Article 20 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Law on Turkish Citizenship (No 5901).

What are the main advantages of Turkish citizenship?

There are several benefits of gaining Turkish citizenship. Accordingly, the acquisition of Turkish citizenship can have a crucial impact upon creating a new life in a fascinating country.

Is Turkish citizenship worth it?

At the beginning, the acquisition of Turkish citizenship for foreigners provides a legal stay in Turkey under Article 21 of Law on Foreigners and International Protection (Numbered 6458). A citizen is also considered to enjoy various rights from one side and also responsibilities on the other, as a member of a nation or community. The lack of citizenship may turn into a complex dispute beyond national borders by presenting a challenge between nations rather than individuals. Severe administrative and criminal sanctions are applicable to foreigners within the context of illegal stay and|or entry into Turkey.

See our article on International Protection of Foreigners for more information.

What are the conditions for a legal stay in Turkey?

Primarily, obtaining Turkish citizenship is a workable solution for a legal stay in Turkey. Additionally, work permit, residence permit or international protection may bring a short term solution. In addition to Turkish citizenship, other citizenship-centric matters including work permits, residential permits and international protection of foreigners are subject to complicated and long-lasting procedures.

Our Turkish citizenship lawyers deliver reliable and comprehensive strategic advice on legal requirements of Turkish citizenship and related residency matters. Pi Legal Consultancy Istanbul immigration lawyers and|or Ankara Turkish citizenship lawyers offer legal guidance to the below-mentioned matters:

• Application for citizenship certificate and acquisition and/or renunciation of citizenship,
• Replacement of naturalization/citizenship document,
• Deportation and return orders,
• Immigration issues,
• Entry ban for foreigners,
• Dual nationality issues,
• Deprivation of citizenship and/or cancellation of citizenship certificate,
• Obtaining work permit and residence permit,
• Renewal of residence permit,
• International protection of foreigners,
• Exceptional citizenship,
• Acquisition of Turkish citizenship by investment,
• Acquisition of US green card through investment,
• Obtaining VISA and/or residence permits in the European Union countries,
• Home purchase in the USA and its potential outcome particularly for residence permit.

Can I get Turkish citizenship after 5 years?

Provided any foreigner stays legally| resides in Turkey during the period of 5 years without any interruption, he/she merits to apply for Turkish citizenship.

Can I get Turkish citizenship by marriage? 

According to Article 16 of the Law on Turkish Citizenship, Turkish citizenship by marriage is possible. A marriage lasting at least three years with a Turkish citizen, you are entitled to make an application for Turkish citizenship.

For more information about marriage process in Turkey take a look at our article on Marrying in Turkey

Can Students get Turkish Citizenship?

Education may open legal stay through Turkish visa. Gaining Turkish citizenship requires more. Nevertheless, scientists and researchers who have internationally recognized studies in the academic area, and those distinguished in science, industry and technology, areas of which deemed strategic from the point of the Republic of Turkey may apply for Turquoise Card for long term stay in Turkey.