Can Expats Sign Real Estate, Business or Commercial Contracts in Turkey via Power of Attorney?
A legal guide explaining how Turkish expats can sign real estate, business or commercial contracts in Turkey remotely through power of attorney — and the legal risks involved.
One of the most common questions from expats is:
“Can I legally sign a contract in Turkey without traveling?”
The answer is yes. A notarized or consular power of attorney allows expats to legally execute property transactions, business partnerships, employment contracts, and commercial agreements — without entering Turkey.
However, the type and scope of the power of attorney must be drafted precisely, as a general power of attorney is not enough for most contractual transactions.
Especially in investment or high-value contracts, a lawyer must review critical clauses such as:
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Penalty and withdrawal conditions
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Jurisdiction and place of legal dispute resolution
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Confidentiality / NDA clauses
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Unfair unilateral termination rights
Example (fictional): A Turkish expat in Belgium granted a general POA for business partnership. The contract included “all disputes to be resolved under Dubai arbitration only.” With legal intervention, the clause was modified — otherwise the right to sue in Turkey would have been lost.
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In conclusion, signing contracts remotely is legally possible — but only when structured with the correct legal protections from the beginning.
