Turkey

Turkey is a vast country with many things to see and do. The Guide contains highlights of some of the nation’s key attractions, as well as insights for new arrivals. Also contained in the guide are important phone numbers and hotel listings. The chapter also includes a feature article about the arts in Istanbul, with Bülent Eczacıbaşı, the Chairman of Eczacıbaşı Group and the Istanbul Foundation...

New and upcoming legal changes are making it easier to conduct business in Turkey, and OBG’s legal partner, Herguner Bilgen Ozeke, provides an in-depth overview of the recent reforms to corporate law. The chapter also contains an interview with Ümit Hergüner, the managing partner of Hergüner Bilgen Özeke.

An overview of the new Turkish Commercial Code, as well as important considerations on the tax environment and its ramifications for foreign firms. The accountancy chapter is written by OBG’s partner in Turkey, Deloitte, and contains an interview with Anthony Wilson, the partner in charge for Deloitte Turkey.

Turkey’s young, tech-saavy population is driving a dramatic change in Turkish media, as content platforms and e-commerce have rapidly expanded. The sector is expected to see annual growth rates of over 13% in the 2011-15 period, and the move online is supported by vast expanses to internet infrastructure. This has seen major convergence in media outlets, as television, film and print producers...

New visa regulations have provided for greater access to Turkey by new market segments, and the recent turmoil in the MENA region has also improved the nation’s profile as a safer destination for tourists. Regional visitors, in particular, have constituted an increased share of the numbers. These factors, combined with a vast increase in the MICE segment, saw a nearly 10% increase in visitor...