FAQ
Sertbay Law Firm's fee structures vary depending on the situation. Depending on the case, fees may be reasonable hourly rates based on anticipated demands, timeline of the case, flat fee, monthly fee arrangements, or hybrid arrangements. Our ultimate goal is to set fees to fairly reflect the level of legal service and work provided and the value discussed to our client before representation begins.
Fees vary depending on the severity of the matter in question, the timing and expediency of the case, the anticipated volume and complexity of the work, the desired results and other client expectations.
In accordance with the current law, any natural or legal person who is not a TRNC citizen can purchase only one (1) real estate in his/her name.
Wills are made in writing and in the presence of 2 witnesses and are recorded in the Inheritance section of the court. Citizens of Commonwealth countries are exempt from the restrictions specified in the Wills and Inheritance Law and can designate anyone they want as their heirs, regardless of whether they are related by blood or not. Citizens of all countries other than this country, including TRNC citizens, are subject to the conditions in the Wills and Inheritance Law.
Yes, there are some limitations.
If there is a spouse and a child or a descendant of a spouse and a child, or if there is a child or descendants of a child without a spouse, the portion that can be bequeathed cannot exceed one-third of the net value of the estate.
If a spouse or father or mother leaves but the child or child's descendants do not, the portion that can be bequeathed cannot exceed half of the net value of the estate.
If neither the spouse, nor the child, nor the child's descendants, nor the father, nor the mother leaves the estate, the entire estate can be bequeathed.
Yes, foreigners cannot establish a company in TRNC. A limited private company must have at least 2 shareholders.
The minimum capital of this limited company to be established with foreign capital participation must be Turkish Lira equivalent to 25,000 Euros. This amount must be kept blocked in a bank account in TRNC until the company is established, and a blocking letter is received from the relevant bank and submitted to the Registrar of Companies stating that this requirement has been met. After the company establishment is completed, the relevant amount can be used freely.
If this is the case, the healthiest option for you is;You will establish a company in the "Free Port Zones". You can contact us for detailed information and consultancy.
One of the conditions required for non-TRNC citizens to acquire real estate in their own names is to apply for a real estate purchase permit from the TRNC Ministry of Internal Affairs. One of the documents required for this application is a criminal record document prepared by the competent authorities of the country where the person purchasing the real estate has a passport or ID card and showing that he/she has no criminal record.
The administration of property belonging to a deceased person, such as the sale or transfer of immovable property, withdrawal of bank deposits or car transfers, is only possible by obtaining an estate order.
Management of property belonging to a deceased person, such as the sale or transfer of immovable property, withdrawal of bank deposits or car transfers, is only possible by obtaining an estate order.
First of all, the employee must notify his employer in writing that he wants to leave the job and the reason, and from this date onwards, he must continue to go to work in accordance with the notice periods specified in the law. In other words, giving this notice does not mean that he will not go to work the next day.
These periods are;
(a) For a worker whose service period has lasted at most six months, one week starting from the notification to the other party,
(b) Three weeks starting from the notification to the other party, for the worker whose service period has lasted from six months to one year,
(c) For workers whose service period has lasted from one to two years, four weeks starting from the notification to the other party,
(d) For workers whose service period has lasted from two to five years, five weeks starting from the notification to the other party,
(d) For workers whose service period has lasted more than five years, six weeks starting from the notification to the other party.
In cases related to work accidents, the injured party has the right to file a lawsuit for any of the issues of tort or breach of contract. The injured party is given freedom as to the extent to which a lawsuit will be filed. However, if it is decided to pay compensation for the tort, a lawsuit cannot be filed again for breach of contract.
Do the relatives of the person who died as a result of a work accident have the right to file a lawsuit?
Relatives of the person who died in a work accident can file a lawsuit within 1 year from the date of the accident. The estate of the deceased also has the right to file a lawsuit for premature death and damage suffered by the estate.
As a result of the traffic accident, after the High Criminal Court located at the place where the incident took place accepts the accusations against the defendant, the prosecution presents the facts to the court and the defendant, through his lawyer, declares the mitigating circumstances that should be taken into consideration regarding the accident. Taking into account all these facts and allegations, the court may order the defendant to be imprisoned for a certain period of time, or to be fined, or to both. In addition to all these penalties, the court may order the defendant's driver's license to be taken temporarily or indefinitely, as stated above.
Although there is no definitive answer to this issue due to the density of cases in the courts, consensual divorce can be concluded in a single hearing, and contested divorce cases can be concluded in 7-8 hearings at best. In case of appeal to the Supreme Court, this period is further extended.
The divorce case is filed in the family court where one of the spouses resides.
