Inheritance Law

Foreign nationals who inherit assets located in Turkey may be required to file a Turkish inheritance tax return and pay Inheritance and Transfer Tax (Veraset ve İntikal Vergisi). This obligation may apply even if the heir lives abroad, has never resided in Turkey and does not hold Turkish citizenship. The tax procedure can cover inherited

Foreign nationals may inherit houses, apartments, land and other immovable property located in Turkey. However, inheriting property does not mean that every administrative step is completed automatically upon the owner’s death. Foreign heirs may need to establish their status before a Turkish court, obtain a Turkish tax identification number, file an inheritance tax declaration and

A certificate of inheritance is usually the first formal document required when a deceased person leaves real estate, bank accounts, company shares, vehicles or other assets in Turkey. It identifies the legal or appointed heirs and states their respective inheritance shares. The document is known in Turkish as a mirasçılık belgesi or veraset ilamı. Banks, land

Foreign nationals can inherit real estate, bank deposits, company shares and other assets located in Turkey. However, the applicable law and required procedures depend on the nationality of the deceased, the location of the assets, the existence of a will and the legal status of the heirs. Foreign heirs may need to obtain a Turkish