Administrative & Tax Law for Foreigners and Investors in Turkey

Turkish Legal Consultancy provides specialized legal representation and consultancy for foreigners and international investors involved in administrative and tax matters in Türkiye. We ensure fast and solution-oriented action by directly engaging with relevant ministries, immigration authorities, municipalities, tax offices, and other administrative institutions.

We support our clients from objection phase to full litigation, protecting their rights throughout every administrative and judicial step.

Litigation Services

Representation before all administrative and tax courts including:

1. Residence Permit and Work Permit Rejections (appeals and lawsuits)

2. Deportation and Entry Ban Decisions (Göç İdaresi)

3. Administrative fines imposed on individuals or companies

4. Investment incentive disputes and state aid decisions

5. Tax assessments and tax penalty disputes

6. Annulment actions against unlawful administrative decisions

7. Compensation claims arising from administrative acts

Consulting Services

End-to-end administrative advisory services, including:

1. Application, extension and objection procedures for
   residence permits, work permits, citizenship applications

2. Compliance guidance for foreign-owned companies

3. Review & management of municipal and zoning procedures

4. Public procurement compliance and participation

5. Support in communications with public authorities

6. Preparation and filing of administrative petitions (dilekçeler)

7. Ongoing legal consultancy in-office, online or in writing

Protect your rights in Turkiye

 

contact us to handle your administrative and tax law matters with precision and efficiency.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Time Limits

My residence permit / work permit application was rejected. What can I do?
You can file an objection and — if rejection persists — bring an annulment or deportation challenge before the competent administrative court.

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Important deadline: You must file the lawsuit within 60 days from the date you receive the written decision. 

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I received a deportation or entry ban decision. Can I appeal?
Yes. Provided that you act within the deadlines, we can file objections and lawsuits before the relevant administrative courts. Deadline: 60 days from the date of notification of the decision. 

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There is a tax assessment or penalty against me. How long do I have to challenge it?
You may file an appeal or lawsuit before the tax court. For most tax-related disputes (assessments, penalties, notices, etc.) the limitation period is 30 days from the date of official notification. 

For payment orders or enforcement notices under tax debts: usually 15 days to appeal or challenge.

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How long does an administrative lawsuit generally take?
While it depends on the complexity of the case, typical administrative court cases are resolved in approximately 6 months to 1.5 years. 

For simpler cases without expert reports or complex evidence, quicker resolutions (6–9 months) are possible. 

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Do you offer legal support for public tenders, zoning or investment incentive disagreements involving foreigners / investors?
Yes, we offer full-service  consultation, representation from petitions to litigation.

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