Legal Guide

What is The Web Tapu System? Introduced in 2017 as part of Turkey's Land Registry and Cadastre Information System (TAKBİS), the Web Tapu system, known in English as the Digital Title Deed or Electronic Title Deed (E-title deed), is a digital platform developed by the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre (TKGM). It allows individuals and business...

Turkey is opening its doors to a global talent pool with two new visa programs: the Turkey Tech Visa and the Digital Nomad Visa. These initiatives aim to attract tech experts, entrepreneurs, and remote workers, making it easier to live and work in Turkey’s thriving tech landscape. Turkey Tech Visa Turkey has quickly risen as a promising tech hub, with govern...

Turkey has introduced a comprehensive policy agenda for 2025-2027, focused on improving the business environment, enhancing investor confidence, and supporting economic modernization. Policy Framework for Growth and Productivity in 2025-2027 The policy framework for the 2025-2027 period is designed to foster economic growth through targeted investments in ke...

Leaving a home in Turkey to your familyWhen someone leaves behind a home in Turkey, the family usually needs an inheritance certificate, an update to the title register and an inheritance-tax return. A will can help determine who receives the home, but it does not replace those practical steps.Knowing how the process works makes it easier to prepare your own...

A home in Turkey comes with an annual municipal tax bill. Buying, renting out, selling or passing the property to someone else can bring other taxes and fees. Knowing which payment belongs to which stage makes it easier to budget, particularly as allowances and thresholds depend on the tax year.Annual property taxAnnual property tax is paid to the municipali...