Legal Updates
Articles, newsletters and videos on legislative changes, court decisions and legal developments.
02NOV 2026
Legal Updates · Personal Data Protection
Türkiye’s under-15 social media ban: age checks and sanctions
From 1 November 2026, social network providers may not serve children under 15 in Türkiye. We explain age verification, rules for users aged 15–17 and the sanctions platforms face.
02NOV 2026
Legal Updates · Immigration and Foreigners Law
Turkey’s 2027 Annual Programme: visas, residence and work permits
Turkey's 2027 Presidential Annual Programme plans a new regulation for qualified foreigners, wider use of residence-purpose visas and targeted inspections of unregistered foreign employment.
01NOV 2026
Legal Updates · Dispute Resolution
Rent determination case in Turkey: tenant who leaves pays no costs
According to a reported Court of Cassation decision, if a tenant vacates on time before the new lease period, the costs of a moot rent determination action stay with the landlord.
30OCT 2026
Legal Updates · Commercial and Corporate Law
Turkey Minimum Capital Deadline Extended to 31 December 2027
Turkish joint stock and limited companies whose capital is below the new statutory minimums reportedly have until 31 December 2027 to comply. What changed and what to do now.
29OCT 2026
Legal Updates · Lease Law
Turkey Short-Term Rental Permits: 30 Days to Fix Documents
Under an amendment published on 27 October 2026, holders of short-term (tourism) rental permits in Türkiye get thirty days to remedy document deficiencies found during inspections; otherwise the permit is cancelled.
29OCT 2026
Legal Updates · Construction Law
Türkiye’s 2027 Programme: Specialised Urban Transformation Courts
Türkiye's 2027 Presidential Annual Programme plans specialised courts for urban transformation disputes and mandatory urban transformation strategy documents. We summarise the measures and what they may mean for property owners.