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The supremacy of law is an irreplaceable principle of democratic countries and economically advanced nations. It is equally accepted that, in today's world of advanced globalization, a strong legal infrastructure provides a competitive advantage. Therefore, legal consulting services, in addition to classic services provided by attorneys, are becoming ever more critical. Especially when large-scale investments and projects are on the table, evaluation of the matter by a team of attorneys with distinct expertise in varying fields will provide significant gains in efficiency, while also saving time.

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Immigration Procedures In North Cyprus

Immigration Procedures In North Cyprus

In absence of a residence, work or other permit, a person can legally stay in North Cyprus for up to three months. A three month tourist visa is given to the individual upon entry.

Attr. Deniz Avkıran

Attr. Deniz Avkıran
February 2023

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The law On The Legal Status of Children Born Out Of Wedlock

The law On The Legal Status of Children Born Out Of Wedlock

The phrase of “legitimacy” has become a contraversial issue with regard of the children who borned outside of marriage. Under the related law of North Cyprus, a legitimate child means when a child has borned under the marriage. On the other hand, illegitimate child means a child who was born to unmarried parents.

Attr. Berke Ada

Attr. Berke Ada
February 2023

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Civil Procedures Act and the Regulation Amendment: Execution of Debt

Once a court order has been made for the payment of a debt, there are now wider options for recovering that debt. If the provision is for the payment of money, the enforcement officer may collect this debt as well as all the costs incurred as a result of the delay in payment, from the debtor in cash or by credit card, and the debtor can pay this debt in up to 4 installments, once the execution is filed.

August 2021

Current Situation Regarding Residence Permits

Some foreign nationals with an expired permit with illegal status, had to leave the country urgently for various reasons including university education, death of a member of family, medical treatment, etc. and could not return to the TRNC. Some amendments have been made to the existing law under the right of family reunification.

August 2021

Famagusta-Iskele-Yenibogaziçi Master Plan Completed

Since the Master Plan covers 14% of the TRNC surface area, it is natural to expect a serious impact under a single plan. The bill envisions to provide uninterrupted access to the 40-kilometer coastline, transforming the Famagusta Freight Port into a marina and cruise port, making arrangements to increase the quality of life of the people living in the region by preserving ecological life, and creating an individual trade center for each region.

August 2021

International Transportation License Granted to TRNC Vehicles

In the decision taken by the Republic of Turkey Presidential Office on 18/12/2018, it was announced that the vehicles with TRNC number plates were authorized to be transported to Turkey by railway, sea or air and thereby to third countries by road within the quota to be annually determined by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. The aforementioned decision was published in the Official Gazette dated 18/12/2018 and entered into force from then on.

February 2019

Regulation on Drug Convicts

A Protocol was signed on the Community Reintegration Project for Individuals in Prison for Drug Charges. The signing ceremony took place at the Prime Minister's Office, with the participation of Hasan Karaokçu, the President of the Anti-Drug Commission (UMK) established on 18/11/2014 and operating under the Prime Ministry, the Prime Minister Tufan Erhürman and the Minister of Interior, Ayşegül Baybars.

February 2019

Famagusta, İskele, Yeniboğaziçi Transitional Ordinance

The Famagusta, İskele, Yeniboğaziçi Transitional Ordinance, which has been on the agenda of the TRNC Government, was published in the Official Gazette dated 10/12/2018 and entered into force.

February 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

If I die, how can my heirs benefit from the properties I own on Contract? In case of death, a probate will be set up for management of your assets and these assets will include the properties you own on Contract. If you like, you can draft a will to arrange the distribution of your assets.
If I die, how can my heirs benefit from the properties I own on Contract? In case of death, a probate will be set up for management of your assets and these assets will include the properties you own on Contract. If you like, you can draft a will to arrange the distribution of your assets.
When you a can use the right of exemption ? Seller has only a right of exemption if she/he/it is not deemed to be a professional and if it is the first sale and/or never has been used the right of exemption before, then seller can use this right to be exempt of capital gains tax.
What is a “professional seller” ? If a seller, regardless of whether real person or legal entity has sold more than 3 immovable properties within a year, then a seller is deemed to be a professional.
What are the taxes for the transfer of the title deed ? If a seller is deemed to be a professional, then seller should pay 4% of capital gains tax. If a seller is not a professional, then seller will only be liable to pay 2.8% of capital gains tax.

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Gürkan & Gürkan Advocates and Legal Advisers

Founded in 1974 by Attorney Selçuk Gürkan, the Gürkan & Gürkan Advocates and Legal Advisers ranks among the largest and most respected law firms in Northern Cyprus. With offices in Kyrenia and Famagusta, and serving you with experts in their respective fields, our Firm is the trusted business partner to leading companies, international investors and individual clients. Detailed Info