Save on high court fees

Did you know that filing a lawsuit in Turkey requires a 1.7% court fee? Add attorney costs, litigation becomes very expensive—escrow helps you avoid this.

Skip long lawsuits

Escrow helps avoid disputes that can lead to lengthy court cases, which often take years to resolve in Turkey.

Stop debtors concealing assets

In Turkey, debtors concealing assets is a common issue. Even if a court rules in your favour, you often can’t recover your money—escrow prevents this risk.

Istanbul Escrow Centre protects you from the disadvantages of advance payment and provides secure trade opportunities.

We act as a neutral third party between the buyer and the seller,
keeping payment on hold until contract terms are met.
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How Does Escrow Work?

Why Should You Use Escrow?

Slow Judicial Process in Türkiye

Court proceedings in Türkiye are often slow due to a high volume of cases. Even a first-instance court decision typically takes at least two years.

Challenges in Enforcing Foreign Court Decisions

Parties may designate a foreign court in their contracts, but errors in the contract or foreign proceedings can make it nearly impossible to enforce such decisions in Türkiye.

Debtors Often Hide Assets

By the time a court issues a decision, debtors frequently transfer or hide assets, making it difficult to enforce judgments even after obtaining a court order.

High Costs of Litigation

Litigation requires a court fee of 1.7% of the claim’s value, which, combined with attorney and notary fees, makes the process expensive.

Lengthy Enforcement of Foreign Court Decisions

Foreign court decisions cannot be enforced in Türkiye until finalized. With Türkiye’s three-tier court system, the process, including appeals to the highest court, can take 6–7 years, delaying recovery of claims.

Limited Recourse Through Criminal Prosecution

If a paid product is not delivered, this is typically treated as a civil law dispute under Turkish law, not fraud. As a result, filing a criminal complaint with the prosecutor is unlikely to yield results or pressure the debtor.

Istanbul Escrow Centre

Esentepe Mah. Talatpaşa Cad. No: 5/1 Şişli / İstanbul

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