FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN TURKEY: LEGAL FRAMEWORK

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This article examines the current situation in the Turkish legislation on foreign direct investments. It reviews the Turkish Foreign Direct Investment Law (Law No 4875), which involves main concepts, definitions and principles on foreign direct investments in Turkey; acquisition of real estate by foreigners, employment of foreigners and settlement of investment disputes.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Foreign Direct Investment Law, Foreign Investment, Foreign

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