How Can I Enforce a Dollar or Euro Claim in Türkiye?

Documenting Claims and Evidence

A dollar or euro claim may be enforced in Türkiye. However, currency, Turkish-lira equivalent, and interest demands must not be stated arbitrarily. Article 99 of the Turkish Code of Obligations, any payment-in-currency clause, and whether payment was timely must be assessed together. An election exercised may affect later claims.

Denominating the price in foreign currency differs from agreeing actual payment in that currency. Any restrictions on foreign-currency contracts require separate examination. Earlier lira-denominated notices, enforcement, or litigation must be reviewed. Assuming an initial demand can later be changed to another currency may cause procedural and accounting problems.

Exchange rates used, transfer charges, and partial recoveries must be recorded separately. Currency movement and recoverable interest are different items. Applicable-law, jurisdiction, or arbitration clauses also matter for a foreign relationship. Sending funds from a foreign account alone does not mean foreign law applies to every dispute or that suit cannot be brought in Türkiye.

Prepare the full contract, payment and exchange records, and earlier notices and enforcement documents together. Earlier currency elections and the applicable interest regime must be checked before constructing a new demand.