General Causes of Disputes Between Company Partners Decision Making Processes In partnership structures, situations where decisions must be taken unanimously or by majority vote cause differences of opinion to become apparent. This is one of the main reasons for disagreements between partners. The more complex the decision-making process, the higher the risk of disagreement. Financial […]
What is Joint Ownership? Legal Definition and Basic Principles Joint ownership is the situation where a real estate is owned in shares by more than one person. According to the Turkish Civil Code, joint ownership is regulated in two ways : joint (shared) ownership and participation (joint) ownership . In joint ownership, each shareholder has […]
The Right of Foreigners to Acquire Property in Türkiye Which countries' citizens can purchase? Turkey grants citizens of most countries the right to acquire real estate. However, there are exceptions and restrictions for some countries. The General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre publishes up-to-date lists of which countries' citizens can acquire real estate in […]
Types of Property Regimes and Legal Regulations The Turkish Civil Code provides for four different property regimes in order to regulate the rights of couples who are about to get married over their property: participation in acquired property, separation of property, separation of shared property and community of property. According to the law, the legal […]
What is a Contested Divorce and When Can It Be Filed? Contested divorce is a type of case that is used when the spouses cannot reach an agreement on the divorce and its consequences. Unlike consensual divorce, in contested cases, the parties make different demands on both the reasons for the divorce and issues such […]
Legal Basis for the Right to Employ Foreigners in Türkiye The employment of foreigners in Türkiye is regulated by the International Labor Law No. 6735 and related regulations. This legislation clearly sets out the rights and obligations of both employers and foreign employees. In order for a foreign national to work in Türkiye, it is […]
What is International Divorce? Definition and General Concepts International divorce is the process of ending a marriage between citizens of different countries. This does not only apply to marriages of individuals of two different nationalities; it also applies when a person files for divorce in another country or when a decision needs to be recognized […]
What is Enforcement Proceedings and How to Initiate It? Enforcement proceedings are the official process initiated by a creditor to collect from a debtor through legal means. This proceeding usually begins with a process called non-judicial enforcement proceedings , which can be initiated directly without a court order. The proceeding actually begins when the debtor […]
What is a Company Acquisition? A company acquisition is the process of acquiring the shares or assets of an existing company by another real person or legal entity. This process ensures that the business is transferred to the new owner with all its rights and obligations. An acquisition generally means a change in the company's […]
What is a Zoning Plan? Why are changes made? A zoning plan is a technical and legal document that determines the usage form, construction conditions and development direction of a residential area. There are two basic types of zoning plans in Türkiye: Master Plan: The master plan that directs urban development on a large scale. […]
Apartment Management and Condominium Law Apartment management in Turkey is carried out under the Condominium Law No. 634. This law regulates how the owners of independent units in a building use, manage and administer the common areas. The apartment manager is the person elected or appointed within the scope of this law and is the […]
What is Recognition and Enforcement? In order for a divorce decision made in a foreign country to become valid in Türkiye, the court decision must be recognized. This process is called “recognition.” If the divorce decision includes enforceable provisions such as custody, property division or alimony, and if these decisions are to be enforced in […]