With the new decree published under the signature of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, citizens of countries that are members of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) can now be employed and engage in commercial activities in Türkiye without requiring a work permit or citizenship.
For many foreigners, the greatest challenge when doing business, investing, or resolving disputes in Turkey is the language barrier.
Istanbul is the legal, financial, and cultural center of Turkey — a city where local and international laws intersect every day.
Whether you are a foreign investor, company director, or individual living in Turkey, navigating Turkish law requires the guidance of a skilled lawyer in Turkey (attorney in Turkey).
Severance pay is a lump sum paid by the employer when the employment contract is terminated under certain conditions, as compensation for the worker’s labor, loyalty, and wear during their employment.
For July 2025, the current severance pay ceiling amount has been announced by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.
Special arrangements have been made for foreigners coming to Turkey for short-term scientific and cultural activities. Permits within this scope are exceptional, unlike general work permits.
The activities of international athletes, coaches and other sports officials in Turkey are regulated under Law No. 4817 on Work Permits for Foreigners and related regulations.
Foreigners of Turkish descent residing in Turkey have special rights under Law No. 2527.
The employment of foreign national personnel within the scope of foreign direct investments in Turkey is regulated by the “Regulation on the Employment of Foreign National Personnel in Foreign Direct Investments” published in the Official Gazette dated 29.08.2003 and numbered 25214.
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