
SimplyTR Journal
Expert insights on Turkish citizenship, luxury real estate, and the lifestyle you deserve.

Annual Property Tax in Turkey (Emlak Vergisi): Complete Guide for Foreign Owners
Complete guide to Turkey's annual property tax (emlak vergisi) for foreign owners: 2026 rates, tax value calculation, payment schedule, exemptions, and common mistakes.

Turkish Citizenship for Russian Investors: Complete 2026 Guide
Complete 2026 guide for Russian investors seeking Turkish citizenship by investment: $400K property route, dual citizenship with Russia, sanctions-era payment options, documents, costs and risks.

Turkey Cancels 6,134 Citizenship Decisions: What Investors Must Know
Turkey revoked 6,134 citizenship decisions in August 2026 in a program-wide fraud sweep. What happened, who is at risk, and how to protect your investment and citizenship.

Mezitli Investment Guide 2026: Mersin's Highest-Yield Coastal District
Complete 2026 investment guide to Mezitli, Mersin: property prices, rental yields up to 10% gross, metro and airport links, $400K citizenship eligibility, and district comparisons for foreign investors.

Turkish Citizenship for Iraqi Investors: Complete 2026 Guide
Complete 2026 guide to Turkish citizenship for Iraqi investors. $400,000 property route, dual citizenship rules (Iraqi Nationality Law No. 26), step-by-step process, money transfer challenges, documents, and FAQ.

Turkey's New Wealth-Friendly Tax Regime: Why HNWIs Are Leaving Dubai and London (2026)
Analysis of Bloomberg's August 2026 report on Turkey attracting wealthy residents from London and Dubai: 1% inheritance tax, 20-year foreign income exemption, asset amnesty, combined with the $400K citizenship-by-investment route.

Turkey vs Greece vs Cyprus: Where Should Investors Go in 2026?
Head-to-head comparison of Turkey, Greece and Cyprus investment programs in 2026: $400K citizenship vs €250-800K golden visa vs €300K permanent residence — thresholds, timelines, taxes, hidden costs and who should pick Turkey.

How to Get a Turkish Tax Number in 2026: Full Guide for Foreigners
Complete 2026 guide to getting a Turkish tax number (VKN). In-person and online application, required documents, power of attorney route, and common mistakes for foreign investors.

Başakşehir Investment Guide 2026: Istanbul's Family-Friendly Rising Star
Complete 2026 investment guide to Başakşehir, Istanbul: property prices, rental yields, metro and airport links, $400K citizenship eligibility, and Ataşehir comparison for foreign investors.

Turkish Citizenship for Iranian Investors (2026): $400K Property Guide
Can Iranian investors obtain Turkish citizenship in 2026? This practical guide covers the $400,000 property route, family eligibility, documents, costs, transfer risks and next steps.