Law in Turkey

Law in Turkey is the body of rules governing relationships between people, companies, institutions, and public authorities. It covers employment, immigration, criminal responsibility, consumer rights, contracts, property, family matters, inheritance, and compensation. The applicable rules, authority, evidence, and deadlines depend on the specific legal problem.

Tip

Classify the legal problem in Turkey before choosing a procedure or adviser, because an employment dispute, immigration matter, criminal accusation, consumer complaint, and civil claim follow different paths. Preserve the relevant documents immediately and treat official notices, possible deadlines, criminal allegations, immigration consequences, serious injury, and substantial financial claims as reasons for prompt professional advice.

Labor law

Labor law in the Republic of Türkiye sets the basic rules for work, pay, working time, leave, safety, and ending employment. The system uses employment contracts, employer records, social security registration, and labor courts or mediation for many disputes. Workers and employers should keep written evidence and understand their main duties before a problem arises.

Immigration law

Immigration law in the Republic of Türkiye explains how foreigners may enter, stay, work, study, receive protection, or leave the country. Common documents include a visa or visa exemption, an ikamet izni for residence, and a çalışma izni for work. The correct route depends on nationality, purpose, length of stay, and personal circumstances.

Right of residence

Criminal law

Criminal law in the Republic of Türkiye defines conduct treated as a crime and sets rules for investigation, prosecution, trial, and punishment. Police and prosecutors investigate, while courts decide criminal responsibility and sentence. A person involved in a case should use the right to a lawyer, understand official documents, and avoid guessing or signing without advice.

Consumer protection

Consumer protection in the Republic of Türkiye gives buyers basic rights when goods or services are unsafe, defective, misleading, or not delivered as agreed. Turkish terms include tüketici for consumer, ayıplı mal for defective goods, and Tüketici Hakem Heyeti for a consumer arbitration committee. Receipts, contracts, advertisements, delivery records, and clear written complaints are often the strongest starting evidence.

Civil law

Civil law in the Republic of Türkiye governs relationships between people and private organizations, including contracts, property, family matters, inheritance, and compensation. The main foundations include the Türk Medeni Kanunu and the Türk Borçlar Kanunu. Clear documents, timely action, and the correct court or settlement process are central to protecting a civil-law right.