Family, inheritance and property law in Antalya

New Turkish law exempts foreign-source income of new residents from income tax for 20 years, subject to strict eligibility and filing deadlines.

What can a landlord do if a tenant stops paying rent in Turkey? A practical guide to eviction through enforcement proceedings and the "two justified notices" route.

Can a tenant who pays rent but not utilities, water, or maintenance fees be evicted under Turkish law? A review of the Court of Cassation's 2025 ruling.

Turkey allows foreign nationals who acquire qualifying real estate worth at least USD 400,000 to apply for citizenship by exception. Not every property qualifies, however — agricultural land, unbuilt plots subject to a project-development obligation, and timeshare rights are excluded, and the acquisition, valuation, and payment process must follow specific legal procedures.

What is a Certificate of Capacity to Marry for Turkish citizens getting married abroad? Which countries accept it, how is it obtained, and what are the key legal considerations?

This document is an introductory guide for foreign nationals married to Turkish citizens. It is not a substitute for comprehensive legal advice. As every marriage and family situation involves its own particular circumstances, we strongly recommend seeking qualified legal counsel before taking any significant steps.

Turkish citizens who marry abroad are generally required to have that marriage officially recorded in Turkey's civil registers. Here is a practical guide to how this process works — and where the important caveats lie.

A foreign national died owning real estate or assets in Turkey? This guide covers the full legal process — certificate of inheritance, tax obligations, title deed transfer, and how to manage everything from abroad.

Turkish inheritance and gift tax in 2026 — legal basis, taxable base calculation, updated brackets, filing deadlines, and obligations for foreign heirs.

The process for registering foreign divorce decrees in the Turkish Population Register via the administrative route (without a court trial), including required documents, competent authorities, and legal consequences. (Law No. 5490, Art. 27/A)