August 30th
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Inheritance Rights of Non-Turkish Citizens on Properties Located in Turkey
In cases where the legator and the inheritors are non-Turkish citizens, it is first necessary to determine which country's law shall be applicable for the transition of the inheritable properties located in Turkey (“Heritage”) to the inheritors. Within this framework, pursuant to Article 20 of the International Private and Civil Procedure Law numbered 5718, Turkish law shall apply for the transition of immovable properties and for the transition of movable properties, the national law of the deceased/legator shall apply.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Determination of the Acquisition Date for Gains from Appreciation
Pursuant to the Repeating Article 80 titled "Gains from Appreciation" of the Income Tax Law No. 193 ("Law"), it is regulated that the gains arising from the disposal of certain goods and rights specified in the Law are considered as gains from appreciation and these gains are taxable income.
