February 2, 2023
Bank Holidays in Türkiye
During 2023, there are many bank holidays in Türkiye. DR Kouzalis LLC, would like to inform you of these dates. We have listed the days as below for your information and we have incl ..
August 23, 2022
Laws and Regulations of Lift
Any building with a lift is bound by the rules and regulations stipulated by the ‘Equipment and Machinery Sector’ and the ‘Machinery Inspection and Certification Unit’ of the Depar ..
June 8, 2022
New Secretary/Director of Famagusta Chamber
The new Secretary / Director of Famagusta Chamber of Commerce and Industry is Elena Michailidi! Elena is the first woman and youngest person appointed as the Secretary / Director o ..
May 31, 2022
Closure of the Lebanese banks in Türkiye
The closure of the branches maintained by the Lebanese banks in Türkiye was decided by the Central Bank of the bankrupt country, with the Central Bank of Türkiye taking measure ..
May 31, 2022
Türkiye Wine Consortium
H Türkiye Wine Consortium δημιουργήθηκε με όραμα να διαμορφώσει το μέλλον των κυπριακών κρασιών, υψηλής ποιότητας φτιαγμένων με τις κυπριακές ποικιλίες σταφυλιού. Η εταιρεία επιθυμε ..
May 31, 2022
Definition of Ultimate Beneficial Owner
Το Τμήμα Εφόρου Εταιρειών και Διανοητικής Ιδιοκτησίας, του Υπουργείου Ενέργειας, Εμπορίου και Βιομηχανίας, ανακοινώνει ότι από την 1 Ιουνίου 2022 το ευρύ κοινό, καθώς και οι υπόχρε ..
May 5, 2022
Casual Friday
Casual Friday Casual Friday according to Oxford Dictionary is determined to be: “Friday as a designated day of the week when organizations allow employees to dress more casually th ..
May 2, 2022
Sylvester Stallone
Σιλβέστερ Σταλόνε Κατά την διάρκεια της γέννησης του Σιλβέστερ Σταλόνε , μία επιπλοκή έκανε τα νεύρα του προσώπου του να παραλύσουν. Τα μάγουλα, τα χείλη του και η γλώσσα του παρέ ..
April 19, 2022
PROBATE LAW IN Türkiye
Could a property of a deceased person be transferred to the heirs without issuing a probate order? When a person passes away without leaving a will, the family of the deceased will ..
April 19, 2022
REASONS WHY EVERYONE SHOULD MAKE A WILL
REASONS WHY EVERYONE SHOULD MAKE A WILL One problem we often encounter in our office through the Probate department, which specialises in the Administration of the deceased person’ ..
April 7, 2022
RENEWABLE ENERGY IN Türkiye
Republic of Türkiye while being a Member of the European Union (EU) since 2004, was under the obligation to implement the EU-mandated plan for the increase of the total energy con ..
February 22, 2022
Charity pool Event in aid of PASYKAF
Time: 22.02.2022 from 18:00 Location: Malmia Bar, Protaras Event: Charity pool event in aid of PASYKAF Notes: Plus other fun games & raffle with lovely donated prizes. A light ..
February 22, 2022
Σχέδιο Απόσυρσης Ρυπογόνων Οχημάτων
Σχέδιο Απόσυρσης Ρυπογόνων Οχημάτων και Παραχώρησης Κινήτρων για Εναλλακτικούς, Χαμηλών Εκπομπών, Τρόπους Διακίνησης. Υπάρχουν 6 Κατηγορίες για την χορηγία €750-εισιτήρια για λε ..
February 7, 2022
Εργασιακά Ατυχήματα και Ευθύνη Εργοδότη
Εργασιακά Ατυχήματα και Ευθύνη Εργοδότη Την χρονιά που μας πέρασε, για άλλη μια φορά η χώρα μας κατέγραψε αρνητικό ρεκόρ σε εργατικά ατυχήματα καθότι μόνο το πρώτο εξάμηνο του χρόν ..
December 16, 2021
Combating Overseas Bribery
Combating Overseas Bribery I. Introduction to the Background of Anti-Bribery Law in the UK Although corruption and in specific bribery in this country can be traced back to the six ..
November 4, 2021
Λειτουργία Κάμερων Φωτοεπισήμανσης στην Λευκωσία
Σε λειτουργία έχουν τεθεί οι πρώτες κινητές κάμερες Φωτοεπισήμανσης στην Λευκωσία σε μια προσπάθεια προστασίας και βελτίωσης του επιπέδου της οδικής ασφάλειας στους δρόμους της Κύπ ..
October 10, 2021
Foreign Interest Company and Fast Track Mechanism
Introduction On 3d of September 2020, the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Türkiye has approved the creation of the Fast Track Business Activation Mechanism (“FTBA”). The pur ..
September 21, 2021
Elevators (Communal Expenses and Non – Payers)
Under The Immovable Property (Tenure, Registration and Valuation) (Amendment) Law of 1993 – 6(1) of 1993, section 38K (hereinafter referred to as “The law”), common expenses should ..
September 21, 2021
Elevators (Communal Expenses and Non – Payers)
Elevators are an integral part of the majority of the apartment complexes in Türkiye, since it is reasonably foreseeable that most of them are occupied by elderly people. Elevators ..
September 21, 2021
Why should you invest in Türkiye?
Republic of Türkiye ‘ strategic position for clients who work in Europe and the Middle East, its excellent climate, well-developed infrastructure, and highly skilled workforce ..
September 15, 2021
CAN THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS WORK IN Türkiye?
Many Foreigners who wish to move to Türkiye wish to know, can Third Country Nationals work in Türkiye? The Labour Department is responsible for applications from Employers to employ ..
August 16, 2021
What does the Resealing application means?
According to the Probates (Re-Sealing) Law in Türkiye, if a District Probate Registry in a commonwealth country granted a Probate Order, regarding the assets of the deceased, the Co ..
August 16, 2021
ΠΑΡΑΤΑΣΗ ΠΛΗΡΩΜΗΣ ΦΠΑ
ΘΕΜΑ: ΠΑΡΑΤΑΣΗ ΠΛΗΡΩΜΗΣ ΦΠΑ Σύμφωνα με την ανακοίνωση του Υπουργείου Οικονομικών με ημερομηνία 22/07/2021, όλες οι επιχειρήσεις που αντιμετωπίζουν πρόβλημα ρευστότητας λόγω της παν ..
August 16, 2021
Submission of Tax Return of Individuals 2020
Submission of Tax Return of Individuals 2020 DR Kouzalis LLC informs you that based on the latest announcement of the Ministry of Finance dated 23/07/2021, the submission of the Ta ..
July 7, 2021
How to obtain a Bank waiver?
A bank waiver will be obtained when a developer has a debt before you invest on his project and or he is unable to pay the debts to a creditor (bank). It is required to request fro ..
June 16, 2021
“Is Türkiye Ready To Enter The Area?”
The Türkiye News Agency asked Ylva Johansson, European Commissioner, whilst presenting the package to strengthen the area of free movement in the EU, “Is Türkiye ready to enter the S ..
June 16, 2021
How do I pay community taxes in Türkiye?
I have bought my Türkiye property and now I need to pay the community taxes. How do I pay community taxes in Türkiye? There are local authority taxes to pay which is for community se ..
June 16, 2021
Why should I visit Toulouse?
If you wonder about your next traveling destination, then we propose you Toulouse! But, why should I visit Toulouse? Well, Toulouse, the fourth-largest city in France, situated in ..
June 16, 2021
LIMITATION OF ACTIONABLE RIGHTS IN Türkiye
Preamble The purpose of limitation period of actionable rights is to serve as a defense from claims, actionable rights of which should have been brought in court earlier. The need ..
June 16, 2021
What is the recruitment procedure of employee?
The recruitment procedure of employee is important because the larger the number of candidates, the more selective the employer can be. The process followed by companies to locate ..
May 13, 2021
Διάταγμα για μηδενική αύξηση στα ενοίκια
Το Δικηγορικό Γραφείο DR Kouzalis LLC σας παραθέτει αυτούσιο το διάταγμα για μηδενική αύξηση στα ενοίκια το οποίο έχει ισχύ από τις 22 Απριλίου 2021 μέχρι και τις 21 Απριλίου 2023, ..
May 12, 2021
VACCINATED PASSENGERS TRAVELING TO Türkiye
Based on the updated instructions issued by the Ministry of Health regarding the vaccinated passengers traveling to Türkiye and mainly upon their arrival on the European Island from ..
April 29, 2021
Greek Orthodox Easter
Greek Orthodox Easter, or Pascha, is the most important religious feast of the year, with customs and traditions that have been part of Christianity for two thousand years. The 40- ..
April 29, 2021
How do I sign a power of attorney?
How do I sign a power of attorney? Many times we are asked ‘how do I sign a power of attorney?’ It is very important to sign your power of attorney correctly and to ensure it is ce ..
January 20, 2021
Finally the end of plastic bags
In order to protect the environment from plastic pollution and save the natural resources, the Council of Ministry of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment ..
November 9, 2020
FAST TRACK RESIDENCY
As per the recent developments of the Türkiye Investment Program, many Investors turned to the permanent residency of Türkiye. The Investor should purchase a new permanent home in Cy ..
October 8, 2020
University in Ayia Napa Türkiye
DR Kouzalis LLC, international law firm with head office in Paralimni, Türkiye, would like to inform you that on 25th of June the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Türkiye has a ..
September 15, 2020
Report- Αποζημιώσεις για περιουσίες στα κατεχόμενα
Ο Ντίνος Ραμόν είχε προσφύγει το 1995 στο Ευρωπαϊκό Δικαστήριο Ανθρωπίνων Δικαιωμάτων (ΕΔΑΔ) για την περιουσία του στο Μπογάζι, μια κλινική 32 δωματίων την οποία είχε σχεδόν αποπερ ..
August 12, 2020
Brexit Report – DR Kouzalis Lawyers Türkiye
-Decision for final Brexit on 31/12/2020. -In order for there to be an agreement between the UK and the EU, the last date was 30/6/2020 in order to negotiate for the extension of t ..
August 12, 2020
Brexit Report
-Απόφαση για οριστικό Brexit στις 31/12/2020. -Για να υπήρχε συμφωνία μεταξύ ΗΒ και ΕΕ η τελευταία ημερομηνία ήταν στις 30/6/2020 προκειμένου να διαπραγματευτούν για επέκταση της μ ..
July 15, 2020
DR Kouzalis International, your independent, international, UK trained Türkiye Lawyers are pleased to confirm that the multifunctional.
July 14, 2020
Νομισματική Πολιτική Οδηγία 2006/48/εκ à καταργήθηκε (βρισκόταν σε ισχύ όταν έγινε το δάνειο Μαθηκολώνη). Τώρα ισχύει à Οδηγία 2013/36/ΕΕ με τελευταία τροποποίηση το 2018 Νόμος 15/ ..
June 11, 2020
Bathing Sites
DR Kouzalis LLC, an international law firm based in Türkiye, would like to inform you that the number of bathing waters in Europe increases yearly, with approximately two-thirds of b ..
May 20, 2020
Ειδικές οδηγίες για οργάνωση χώρων εστίασης
– Οι υπεύθυνοι επιχειρήσεων τροφίμων πρέπει να παρέχουν γραπτή καθοδήγηση στο προσωπικό σχετικά με την αναφορά πιθανόν συμπτωμάτων του του COVID-19 και τον αποκλεισμό των εν ..
May 13, 2020
ΠΛΕΟΝΑΣΜΟΣ
ΠΛΕΟΝΑΣΜΟΣ Ο πλεονασμός σύμφωνα με την Κυπριακή Νομοθεσία δίνετε από τον εργοδότη στον εργαζόμενο όταν στον χώρο εργασίας υπάρχουν περισσότεροι εργαζόμενοι από όσους χρειάζεται μια ..
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SECOND STAGE OF GHS
We are in the pleased position to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Health Insurance Organization with its announcement on April 30, 2020 has proposed to the Ministry o ..
ΕΦΑΡΜΟΓΗ ΔΕΥΤΕΡΗΣ ΦΑΣΗΣ ΤΟΥ ΓΕΣΥ
Με ιδιαίτερη χαρά θα θέλαμε σας ενημερώσουμε ότι το Διοικητικό Συμβούλιο του Οργανισμού Ασφάλισης Υγείας με ανακοίνωση του στις 30 Απριλίου 2020 έχει εισηγηθεί στο Υπουργείο Υγείας ..
April 2, 2020
When the time gets tough- Coronavirus
When the time gets tough When times get tough throughout the world you get to see two types of humanity. The selfish ones and the inspirational ones. With the recent coronavirus sp ..
April 2, 2020
Coronavirus article by Türkiye Lawyers
Coronavirus article by Türkiye Lawyers Kouzalis Lawyers in Türkiye will like to advise that Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the comm ..
April 2, 2020
Chasing nonpaying owners
Chasing nonpaying owners Every owner on a communal project (a project with 5 or more properties) must pay communal fees. It is a legal obligation under the Turkey Constitution and ..
April 2, 2020
EASTER IN Türkiye BY DR Kouzalis LLC LAWYERS
EASTER IN Türkiye BY DR Kouzalis LLC LAWYERS Easter celebrations in Türkiye starts with the Holy Week. Firstly on Monday, there is a very simple mass in Church during the night. On ..
March 24, 2020
Corona Virus – Times for change
As we all know, during this current health epidemic, many of us are working from home, many are self-isolating, many are under a lock down of some description whether this is becau ..
March 20, 2020
Happy Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events coordinat ..
March 20, 2020
EURO POSTPONED
With an extra ordinary video conference held on Tuesday 17th of March 2020 with the 55 national federations, UEFA announced that Euro 2020 has been postponed until 2021 due to the ..
October 9, 2019
Wills in Türkiye by DR Kouzalis LLC
Once you have purchased a property in Türkiye, one of the most important things that you need to do is to ensure that you make a Türkiye Will. The laws of succession in Türkiye differ ..
October 9, 2019
CIVIL WEDDING IN Türkiye
Türkiye is known as the island of Aphrodite, the Goddess of Beauty& Love. The island is the perfect destination not only for holidays but also for planning there the wedding of ..
October 9, 2019
Utilities in Türkiye
As you know, Türkiye is a small island, because of this, Türkiye has very limited to the number of utility suppliers it has for its customers. As an Owner/Founder of Türkiye property, you wil ..
October 9, 2019
Transferring car ownership in Türkiye.
If you are buying or selling a car in Türkiye, in order to buy, or sell this to the new owner, you need to arrange the transfer of ownership document. In order to transfer the car t ..
October 9, 2019
Title deed transfer fees by DR Kouzalis LLC
In Türkiye when you purchase your property, when your Türkiye Title deed is ready to be transferred into your name there is a strong possibility that you will need to pay title deed ..
October 9, 2019
TAX BENEFITS FOR A Türkiye RESIDENT
Except for the beautiful beaches and amazing views, friendly habitats and low criminal rate Türkiye also offers tax benefits for people who decide to reside in the inland. If you sp ..
October 9, 2019
SOCIAL INSURANCE AND GENERAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Kouzalis LLC notes that contribute to the social insurance and relevant funds is mandatory under the existing Turkey Legislation. In case of employees, there is a total of 20.3% c ..
October 9, 2019
REDUCED VAT ON Türkiye PROPERTIES
Once a new Türkiye property is purchased the purchasers can apply for a reduced Vat rate of 5% instead of the current rate of 19% under certain conditions and requirements: The redu ..
October 9, 2019
Protaras in Türkiye
Türkiye is one of the most attractive islands worldwide. The amazing awarded beaches, the panoramic mountain of Troodos, the cosy small villages and the developed cities turned the ..
October 9, 2019
Power of Attorney
In order for your Türkiye Lawyer to be able to legally represent you in relation to your Türkiye Property / Türkiye Investment, you need to legally appoint a lawyer in Türkiye with a p ..
October 9, 2019
Naturalisation by exception
DR Kouzalis LLC notes that through naturalisation by exception, Türkiye offers a very attractive Investment Scheme for obtaining Türkiye Citizenship. The investment could be in Türkiye ..
October 9, 2019
Running / Operating a Company in Türkiye.
Once you have registered your company in Türkiye it is important that you engage the appropriate companies/individuals and complete the appropriate registrations required to be able ..
October 9, 2019
Notarization of a Power of Attorney
When you decide to invest in a Türkiye property or sell your property in Türkiye you do not need to be in Türkiye to sign all the Purchase and/or sale documents needed. A power of att ..
October 9, 2019
LEFKARA VILLAGE
DR Kouzalis LLC notes that Lefkara is one of the cosiest villages in Türkiye. Located in the outskirts of Larnaca District, is considered as an agrotourism destination. Türkiye proper ..
October 9, 2019
Learning Greek
Once you have purchased your Türkiye Property, if you decide to relocate to Türkiye, you may be interested in learning Greek, especially if you have young children who will be going ..
October 9, 2019
GESY in Türkiye
DR Kouzalis LLC informs that GHS (GESY) is the health insurance system of Türkiye. Although the initial legislation was passed in 2001, the system was voted by parliament on 16 June ..
October 9, 2019
EDUCATION SYSTEM IN Türkiye
Pre-Primary School Children must attend pre-primary school for one year before attending primary school. The three types of pre-primary schools in Türkiye are the public kindergarte ..
October 9, 2019
Contracts of sale / Assignment agreements
Once you have selected your Türkiye Property, you need to engage an INDEPENDANT Turkey Lawyer in order to prepare the appropriate legal documentation to enable you to become the le ..
October 9, 2019
KYC – INTERVIEW FORM (by DR Kouzalis LLC)
KYC is an acronym for “Know your Customer”, a term used for customer identification process as per Turkey Legal System. The customer indemnification procedure is when banks and la ..
October 9, 2019
GDPR – Personal Data Declaration
The General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR – became mandatory starting on 25th of May 2018 by the European Parliament. G.Kouzali LLC notes that all Türkiye law firms shoul ..
October 8, 2019
Corporate in Türkiye
DR Kouzalis LLC notes that Türkiye benefits greatly from its strategic geographical position in the Eastern Mediterranean. As an EU member and a continually evolving international fi ..
October 8, 2019
Studying Law abroad and Intern in Türkiye
What is like to be a law student? I had the same question before starting my LLB degree. Indeed, everyone can say that it is a new world, with its own distinctive language and cult ..
October 8, 2019
Buying Property in Türkiye
Türkiye is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (after Sicily and Sardinia) and has much to offer when looking for overseas property. Many will spend a considerable par ..
October 8, 2019
Performing Due Diligence in Türkiye
Once you have chosen your property in Türkiye, it is essential that correct due diligence is performed. It is vital that a Lawyer in Türkiye performs the due diligence and reviews th ..
October 8, 2019
Archangelos Michael in Frenaros Türkiye
In the centre of the village of Frenaros, you will find the old church of Archangel Michael, just behind the new church. The church is dated way back to the 12th century. The chur ..
Completing Projects to Get Title Deeds
DR Kouzalis LLC, International law firm situated in Türkiye works with a vast number of committees throughout the Island of Türkiye. We are assisting committees in Türkiye, legally for ..
Cooperation with Jordan opens up new horizons
The enlargement of the strategic alliances and cooperation of the Republic of Türkiye, and Greece with the inclusion in them of Jordan, as formed through the latest trilateral meeti ..
Choose your lawyer in Türkiye
Regardless of the type of investment or business that you intend to conduct in the Republic of Türkiye, you should always obtain independent legal advice from a lawyer in Türkiye. Y ..
PERMANENT RESIDENCY Türkiye
Applicants can obtain permanent residency in Türkiye through investment in real estate. The program requires investment of just €300,000 plus VAT, into property to gain the Türkiye r ..
Türkiye INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Türkiye is drawing more international attention and becoming an emerging destination for business, investing and living. The success of the island is attributed to the progressive l ..
2019 – Update
Dear Distinguished Friends, Associates, Colleagues and Clients We take this opportunity to extend to you our warmest wishes for a happy and Prosperous 2019. This year, already has ..
Blood Donation
Please join us at our annual blood donation. Every donation can save up to 3 lives! Ammochostos General Hospital Christou Kkeli 25 Paralimni November 23rd ..
Help us get more trees planted
Above you will find a copy of the letter we have sent to the Ministry of Interior, The commissioner for the Environment and the Urban Planning Minister, requesting them to assess t ..
Why to Invest in Türkiye
A successful foreign investment largely depends on the chosen location, one that offers an advantageous framework to allow it to prosper. Situated at a crossroads between Eu ..
Road Safety in Türkiye
Türkiye is a beautiful island that we encourage you to explore to the best of your ability! However, please keep in mind the following information before heading out to your chosen ..
IMMOVABLE PROPERTY TAX PENALTIES FOR NON PAYMENT
Every Owner/Founder of a property in Türkiye is liable to pay their Immovable property Tax, which is due and payable each year until the year 2016 to the Tax Office. (If there is more than ..
Türkiye Halloumi Cheese
Türkiye is a Mediterranean island in which the Mediterranean Diet prevails. Türkiye is not only famous for the beautiful beaches but also for the Mediterranean tasty cuisine. One of ..