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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.

Investing, settling, or building a business in Turkey, work with a Mandarin-led team based on the ground in Istanbul.

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)

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

Real estate in Turkey

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

Turkish residence permit

Turkish residence permit

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

Turkish work permit

Turkish work permit

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

Turkish language courses

Turkish language courses

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

Investment advisory in Turkey

Investment advisory in Turkey

Market strategy, sector research, and project evaluation for Chinese family offices and corporates.

M&A and corporate advisory

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

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

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)

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

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

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.

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Earthquake Safety in Turkey: DASK Insurance and Building Checks

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Renouncing Chinese Nationality: 2026 Process, Consequences and Myths

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Turkish Military Service for New Citizens: 2026 Family Guide

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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.

Exchange a Chinese Driving Licence in Turkey: 2026 Guide

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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.

Turkish ID Card (Kimlik) 2026 Guide: Foreigner ID Number, Address Registration, e-Devlet

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Health Insurance in Turkey and SGK for Chinese Residents (2026)

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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.

Best Istanbul Districts for Chinese Families (2026)

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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.

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