Hanif_O
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New members of the United Arab Emirates forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the United Arab Emirates forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us ...
Hi. My name is Hanif, and I recently obtained my Emirates ID (after a lot of headache!) and am now apartment-hunting in Sharjah.We had initially planned to relocate from the UK to Antalya (Türkiye) but that's been put on hold for a few reasons. ... Read More
Tax on Worldwide (Dividend) Income
I'm considering moving to Türkiye this summer, but I'm trying to understand the Turkish taxation system, particularly in relation to overseas income.I've done some reading and found the PWC tax summary helpful.We'll be applying for residency ... Read More
Registering to pay taxes by Fedy23
Hi all, I'm a freelancer, currently working for a very big company. İ need to register as a freelancer in Türkiye and let the authority know I'm working. How do I do that? Obviously i need to pay my taxes. Many thanks in advance
@Fedy23 I'm in a similar boat to you with the same issues, although the company I work for is my own UK-based company.I'm also in touch with a few people now; it definitely does seem quite bureaucratic - and what's worse is that different people are ... Read More
Flood Risk Areas by Hanif_O
HiWhilst doing my initial research on Antalya, I noticed that flash floods following heavy rainfall seem to be becoming an annual occurrence?Which areas are most prone to flash floods and worth avoiding when looking at housing locations? I'm ...
@Gino_C Thanks Gino,that's exactly what I'm thinking - with climate change, the frequency of natural disasters is only going to increase, so it makes sense to do a little research and minimise the risks, to whatever extent that's possible. Buying a ... Read More
Registering to pay taxes by Fedy23
Hi all, I'm a freelancer, currently working for a very big company. İ need to register as a freelancer in Türkiye and let the authority know I'm working. How do I do that? Obviously i need to pay my taxes. Many thanks in advance
@Fedy23 I found this video quite informative: https://youtu.be/YXIxIWf3PdgThe presenter has lots of other useful videos, and they operate a company that might be able to help.I reached out to them earlier today, but it was after office hours in ... Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@dmia Hi both! I hope your visit is productive and you get all the info you need.My wife and I have booked a short trip next month, as we're hoping to narrow down the search to one or two districts, see some of the schools if we can, connect with ... Read More
Flood Risk Areas
HiWhilst doing my initial research on Antalya, I noticed that flash floods following heavy rainfall seem to be becoming an annual occurrence?Which areas are most prone to flash floods and worth avoiding when looking at housing locations? I'm ... Read More
Confused About Visa/Permit Requirements by Hanif_O
HiWe're planning to relocate from the UK to Antalya this summer and I've been doing a lot of reading about visas (and getting advice from amazing people on this forum!).We're planning to spend at least the minimum $200,000 on a property, and apply ...
@Gino_CThanks again for your advice and insights.Based on what you've said, it would definitely make more sense for them to do away with the GABIM requirement and look solely at the purchase value. It would absolutely heartbreaking (and financially ... Read More
Confused About Visa/Permit Requirements by Hanif_O
HiWe're planning to relocate from the UK to Antalya this summer and I've been doing a lot of reading about visas (and getting advice from amazing people on this forum!).We're planning to spend at least the minimum $200,000 on a property, and apply ...
@alpersezer79 Alper - Thank you so much for your advice, I really appreciate it! Read More
Confused About Visa/Permit Requirements by Hanif_O
HiWe're planning to relocate from the UK to Antalya this summer and I've been doing a lot of reading about visas (and getting advice from amazing people on this forum!).We're planning to spend at least the minimum $200,000 on a property, and apply ...
@Gino_CMuch appreciated Gino! 🙏Are you in Antalya already and about to go through the process, or still abroad and looking to make the move?Wishing you the very best! Read More
Confused About Visa/Permit Requirements by Hanif_O
HiWe're planning to relocate from the UK to Antalya this summer and I've been doing a lot of reading about visas (and getting advice from amazing people on this forum!).We're planning to spend at least the minimum $200,000 on a property, and apply ...
@alpersezer79Hi AplerThank you for taking the time to reply and share your expertise. I'm assuming my 21 year old would be classed as a "dependent adult child".Would we need to apply for separate residence permits for every family member, including ... Read More
Confused About Visa/Permit Requirements
HiWe're planning to relocate from the UK to Antalya this summer and I've been doing a lot of reading about visas (and getting advice from amazing people on this forum!).We're planning to spend at least the minimum $200,000 on a property, and apply ... Read More
Residency Permit with Self-Build? by Hanif_O
HiIf someone could find a plot of land (that a foreigner is allowed to buy) and then built a new house on that land, would the value of the new property be considered when calculating the $200,000 requirement for a residency permit, or would only ...
@d4zt7bsj Thanksfor talking the time to pen such a detailed reply! It's great to know that we wouldn't need a residence permit before purchasing land and obtaining the necessary building permits, and that we could can potentially get a residence ... Read More
Residency Permit with Self-Build? by Hanif_O
HiIf someone could find a plot of land (that a foreigner is allowed to buy) and then built a new house on that land, would the value of the new property be considered when calculating the $200,000 requirement for a residency permit, or would only ...
@cdw057 Thanks for the advice; I appreciate your insights!I'm not overly concerned as I have close friends who are experienced property developers in Turkey, albeit in Istanbul. They build large apartment blocks, and have a lot of experience and ... Read More
Residency Permit with Self-Build?
HiIf someone could find a plot of land (that a foreigner is allowed to buy) and then built a new house on that land, would the value of the new property be considered when calculating the $200,000 requirement for a residency permit, or would only ... Read More
Moving Logistics by Hanif_O
HiThere's a very good chance that I'll be relocating from London to Antalya this summer!I have two initial practical queries that I'm hoping someone can help with:1) What's the best way of bringing in our household items, devices, etc.? I have a lot ...
Hi @Fedy23 Thank you so much for all that information - I'm extremely grateful! 🙏I'm so sorry you had to leave your little kitty behind; that must have been hard, because they're part of the family. Your kids must have been devastated.Thanks ... Read More
Moving Logistics by Hanif_O
HiThere's a very good chance that I'll be relocating from London to Antalya this summer!I have two initial practical queries that I'm hoping someone can help with:1) What's the best way of bringing in our household items, devices, etc.? I have a lot ...
@cdw057 Thank you for the advice. 🙏I recently took some camera equipment with me on a short trip to Bangladesh, and even that was a pain at customs!The thought of having significantly more equipment to deal with isn't appealing, especially ... Read More
Moving Logistics by Hanif_O
HiThere's a very good chance that I'll be relocating from London to Antalya this summer!I have two initial practical queries that I'm hoping someone can help with:1) What's the best way of bringing in our household items, devices, etc.? I have a lot ...
@Robina682 The guy in the link (Faiz) is the guy I'm in touch with! Just spoke to him yesterday, as a matter of fact. :)In terms of income, I have my own consultancy business, alhamdulillah, and do most of my work remotely.When it comes to ... Read More
Moving Logistics by Hanif_O
HiThere's a very good chance that I'll be relocating from London to Antalya this summer!I have two initial practical queries that I'm hoping someone can help with:1) What's the best way of bringing in our household items, devices, etc.? I have a lot ...
@Robina682 We haven't decided exactly where yet... mainly because we've never been to Antalya! But we want a break from city life, and although Istanbul is lovely, it's just too busy for us. Plus, I'm really looking for Mediterranean weather.We'll ... Read More
Moving Logistics by Hanif_O
HiThere's a very good chance that I'll be relocating from London to Antalya this summer!I have two initial practical queries that I'm hoping someone can help with:1) What's the best way of bringing in our household items, devices, etc.? I have a lot ...
@solarshade Thank you for the advice. I'm glad to hear you managed to get everything into Turkey without any issues.£10,000 for a container definitely seems way too expensive to entertain! Read More
Moving Logistics
HiThere's a very good chance that I'll be relocating from London to Antalya this summer!I have two initial practical queries that I'm hoping someone can help with:1) What's the best way of bringing in our household items, devices, etc.? I have a lot ... Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
HiI'm a newbie to the forum!We (me, my wife + 4 kids) are looking to relocate from London to Antalya this summer.Hoping to get some useful info and advice, and connect with some of you!I'm looking forward to reading through existing posts first. ... Read More