The Turkey advisory partner for Chinese clients
Investing, settling, or building a business in Turkey, work with a Mandarin-led team based on the ground in Istanbul.
Turchina Group is a Mandarin-led advisory firm based in Istanbul. Whatever brings you to Turkey, citizenship by investment, buying property, applying for residency or a work permit, registering a company, an acquisition, a trade flow, or coordinating cross-border legal matters, we handle it. Communication is in Mandarin from start to finish; every fee is confirmed in writing before any engagement; the Turkish lawyers, valuers, accountants, and bankers we work with are vetted by us directly, so you never deal with intermediaries.

Mandarin-led
Partners work with you in Chinese
Istanbul
Team based on the ground
10+ yrs
On-the-ground experience in Turkey
中 · EN · TR
Three working languages
Transparent fees
Written quotes, no hidden commissions
What we do
One firm. Every step of your Turkey journey.
Whether you are pursuing citizenship by investment, buying property, applying for residency, or expanding your business into Turkey, our integrated team covers the full path with one accountable partner.

Turkish Citizenship by Investment (CBI)
→Citizenship and a Turkish passport in 4–6 months via compliant real-estate purchase or term deposit.

Real estate in Turkey
→End-to-end residential, commercial, hospitality, and land transactions in Istanbul, Antalya, Bodrum, and beyond.

Turkish residence permit
→Advisory and coordination for short-term, long-term, family, student, and humanitarian residence permit applications and renewals.

Turkish work permit
→Advisory and coordination for work permit applications: Chinese employees posted to Turkey, independent entrepreneurs, and multinational executives.

Turkish language courses
→1-on-1 and small-group Turkish courses for Chinese families, daily life, business, and exam preparation.

Investment advisory in Turkey
→Market strategy, sector research, and project evaluation for Chinese family offices and corporates.

M&A and corporate advisory
→Commercial advisory and project coordination for Chinese groups setting up, acquiring, or partnering in Turkey. Legal, tax, and financial diligence are performed by qualified Turkish lawyers and chartered accountants.

Import & export trade consulting
→End-to-end import/export support between China and Turkey: customs, bonded warehousing, EU clearance, documentation, and settlement.

Company registration for Chinese nationals
→We coordinate the setup of a Turkish LLC or joint-stock company for Chinese individuals and entities. Entity-type advice, project management, banking support; the formal registration, accounting, and tax filings are performed by the qualified Turkish lawyers, notaries, and chartered accountants we work with.

Cross-border legal coordination (China–Turkey)
→The bilingual coordination layer between Chinese clients and Turkish counsel. The legal work itself is performed by qualified lawyers in each jurisdiction; we run the project around them.

Turkish IP services for Chinese individuals and companies
→We coordinate trademark, patent, industrial-design, and copyright registrations in Turkey for Chinese clients. The filings are handled by registered Turkish IP attorneys (Marka ve Patent Vekili).

Turkish university admission for Chinese students
→Full-service support for Chinese students applying to Turkish universities at undergraduate, master's, and PhD level. Public and private institutions.
How we work
Local execution. Mandarin support. Full transparency.
We are based in Istanbul and led by Mandarin-speaking partners. Every contract and every step is explained clearly in Chinese. Your decisions are made on facts, not on guesswork or translation gaps.
Cross-border · Chinese-led team in Istanbul
A Mandarin-led team based on the ground in Istanbul. We connect you directly to Turkish institutions. Nothing goes through translators or intermediaries.
Outcome-led · Working with the right Turkish professionals
We work with carefully chosen Turkish lawyers, valuers, accountants, and bankers to deliver concrete, verifiable results for our Chinese clients.
Anti-broker · Transparent pricing
We do not accept developer or third-party commissions. Every fee and expense is confirmed to clients in writing before any engagement begins.
Latest insights
Practical guides on investing in Turkey.

22 September 2026 · 10 min read
Selling Turkish Property: Tax and Process After the 3-Year Hold
Selling Turkish property after the three-year hold: the five-year capital gains exemption, the roughly 4% transfer tax, and how to remit proceeds abroad.

19 September 2026 · 9 min read
Earthquake Safety in Turkey: DASK Insurance and Building Checks
Earthquake safety in Turkey protects your money and your family: how DASK compulsory earthquake insurance pays out, plus the building checks to run before you sign.

17 September 2026 · 9 min read
Off-Plan vs Resale Property in Turkey: Risks for Buyers in 2026
Off-plan vs resale property in Turkey carries different risks: off-plan costs less but ties up delivery and title, while resale needs permit and burden checks.

16 September 2026 · 9 min read
Buying Property in Turkey Remotely: 2026 Power of Attorney Guide
Buying property in Turkey remotely requires a notarised Vekalet power of attorney. This 2026 guide covers the process, costs, and risk controls.

12 September 2026 · 11 min read
Turkish Title Deed (Tapu) 2026: Types, Risks, and Buyer Checks
The Turkish title deed (Tapu) is the only legal proof of property ownership in Turkey. Learn the title types, common risks, and checks to complete before transfer.

10 September 2026 · 9 min read
Children Born in Turkey to Chinese Parents: Nationality Guide
Children born in Turkey to Chinese parents are usually Chinese citizens, not Turkish. Here is how birth registration, passports, and hukou work.

8 September 2026 · 10 min read
Renouncing Chinese Nationality: 2026 Process, Consequences and Myths
Renouncing Chinese nationality means applying to a county-level public security bureau or a Chinese consulate for approval. As of this writing (September 2026), here is the real process, the effects on hukou and property, and the common myths.

5 September 2026 · 9 min read
Turkish Military Service for New Citizens: 2026 Family Guide
Turkish military service applies only to male citizens, and men who naturalize through investment are generally outside compulsory conscription. This guide covers ages, exemptions, paid service, and the rules for your sons.

3 September 2026 · 9 min read
Exchange a Chinese Driving Licence in Turkey: 2026 Guide
Exchange a Chinese driving licence in Turkey under reciprocity, with a valid residence permit and usually no road test. Documents, sworn translation, apostille, and time window explained.

29 August 2026 · 10 min read
Turkish ID Card (Kimlik) 2026 Guide: Foreigner ID Number, Address Registration, e-Devlet
Your Turkish ID card (Kimlik) connects your residence status, address, and government portal access. This guide covers the 99 foreigner ID number, address registration, and e-Devlet setup.

27 August 2026 · 10 min read
Health Insurance in Turkey and SGK for Chinese Residents (2026)
Health insurance in Turkey follows two paths: private cover for your first residence permit, then voluntary SGK (GSS) after a year. Here is what Chinese residents pay and how to choose.

25 August 2026 · 10 min read
Best Istanbul Districts for Chinese Families (2026)
The best Istanbul districts for Chinese families come with trade-offs: as of this writing the European side sits near international schools but costs more, while the Asian side gives better value. Start from schools and commute.
Ready to take the next step in Turkey?
Whether you are exploring Turkey for the first time or already have a clear plan, we welcome a free Mandarin or English call. Within an hour you will have clarity on path, process, and cost.
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