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A New Era For Refurbished Products
The Regulation on Refurbished Products (“Regulation”), published in the Official Gazette dated 27 June 2026 and numbered 33293, entered into force on 1 August 2026. The Regulation repealed the Regulation on the Sale of Refurbished Products, which had constituted the main regulatory framework for the refurbished products market since 22 August 2020, and substantially reorganized the system governing the refurbishment, certification and sale of refurbished products.
Turkey Consumer
FE
Fidanci & Esin Partners
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Contract Law And Contract Management In Türkiye 2026
This article examines the formation, performance and management of contracts involving foreign businesses in Türkiye. It considers governing law, mandatory rules, authority, formalities, language, standard terms, payment arrangements, liability, termination and dispute resolution. Judicial authorities and the legal sources cited in the manuscript are considered in the context of the particular contractual issue.
Turkey Commercial
OP
ONGUR & PARTNERS
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Establishing And Maintaining A Business Presence In Türkiye 2026
This article examines the establishment and continuing management of a foreign business presence in Türkiye. It compares subsidiaries, branches and liaison offices, and considers capital, corporate documentation, governance, representative authority, investment reporting, work authorisation and data protection. Judicial decisions concerning corporate organisation and management duties are considered in their relevant context. The analysis argues that the choice of vehicle should follow the proposed activity, ownership arrangements and expected life of the investment. Effective legal preparation connects incorporation with the company's subsequent compliance, financing, decision-making and exit arrangements rather than treating registration as the final objective.
Turkey Commercial
OP
ONGUR & PARTNERS
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Shareholding Disclosures And The Calculation Of Shares In Actual Circulation In Publicly Traded Companies Have Been Revised
The Principle Decisions dated 03.09.2026 and numbered i-SPK.15.2 and i-SPK.81.1 (the “Principle Decisions”), published in the Capital Markets Board Bulletin dated 08.09.2026 and numbered 2026/57, have revised the minimum threshold for material event disclosures regarding changes in shareholdings and voting rights in companies whose shares are traded on the stock exchange, as well as the concept of shares in actual circulation and the principles governing their calculation.
Turkey Commercial
OA
Ozbilen Aykut Attorney Partnership
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Halka Açık Şirketlerde Pay Sahipliği Açıklamaları Ve Fiili Dolaşımdaki Pay Hesabı Yeniden Düzenlendi
08.09.2026 tarihli ve 2026/57 sayılı Sermaye Piyasası Kurulu Bülteni’nde yayımlanan 03.09.2026 tarihli i-SPK.15.2 ve i-SPK.81.1 sayılı İlke Kararları (“İlke Kararları”) ile payları borsada işlem gören şirketlerde pay ve oy hakkı değişikliklerine ilişkin özel durum açıklamalarının alt sınırı ile fiili dolaşımdaki pay kavramı ve hesaplama esasları yeniden düzenlenmiştir.
Turkey Commercial
OA
Ozbilen Aykut Attorney Partnership
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Türk Ticaret Kanunu Madde 198 Uyarınca Bildirim Yükümlülüğü, Uygulama Alanı Ve Hakların Donması Yaptırımı
6102 sayılı Türk Ticaret Kanunu (TTK), sermaye piyasalarında ve şirketler topluluğu bünyesinde şeffaflığı sağlamak, sermaye ve yönetim üzerindeki hâkimiyet yapısını aleni kılmak amacıyla özel bildirim mekanizmaları geliştirmiştir. Bu mekanizmaların temel taşlarından birini teşkil eden TTK m. 198, bir sermaye şirketinin sermayesindeki veya oy haklarındaki belirli oranlardaki pay iktisaplarının ya da elden çıkarmalarının hem ilgili şirkete hem de kamuya açıklanmasını hedeflemektedir.
Turkey Commercial
SO
Sakar Law Office
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Bill Introducing An Authorisation And Supervision Framework For Foreign Digital Accommodation Platforms Submitted To Parliament
A new bill submitted to Turkey's parliament establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework requiring foreign digital accommodation platforms to obtain authorization, appoint local representatives, and comply with strict operational requirements including commission caps and service restrictions. The legislation introduces significant penalties for non-compliance, including access blocking and substantial fines for platforms operating without proper certification.
Turkey Media & IT
KST LAW
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Araci Kurumlar, Portföy Yönetim Şirketleri Ve Kripto Varlik Hizmet Sağlayicilarin Uzaktan Kimlik Tespiti Süreçleri Yeniden Düzenlendi
03.09.2026 tarihli ve 33359 sayılı Resmî Gazete’de yayımlanan Aracı Kurumlar, Portföy Yönetim Şirketleri ve Kripto Varlık Hizmet Sağlayıcılar Tarafından Kullanılacak Uzaktan Kimlik Tespiti Yöntemlerine ve Elektronik Ortamda Sözleşme İlişkisinin Kurulmasına İlişkin Tebliğ (III-42.1)’de Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Tebliğ (III-42.1.b) (“Değişiklik Tebliği”) ile uzaktan kimlik tespiti süreçlerine ilişkin önemli değişiklikler yapılmıştır.
Turkey Technology
OA
Ozbilen Aykut Attorney Partnership
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Remote Identification Processes For Intermediary Institutions, Portfolio Management Companies And Crypto-Asset Service Providers Have Been Revised
The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on Remote Identification Methods to Be Used by Intermediary Institutions, Portfolio Management Companies and Crypto-Asset Service Providers and the Establishment of Contractual Relationships in Electronic Environment (III-42.1) (III-42.1.b) (the “Amendment Communiqué”), published in the Official Gazette dated 03.09.2026 and numbered 33359, introduced significant amendments to remote identification processes.
Turkey Technology
OA
Ozbilen Aykut Attorney Partnership
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New Era In The Car Rental Sector: New Regulation, New Rules Of The Game
Turkey's new Regulation on the Rental of Motor Vehicles introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework that fundamentally transforms the vehicle rental sector through authorization requirements, standardized contracts, and platform obligations. How will these sweeping changes affect rental enterprises, digital platforms, and consumer protections in Turkey's evolving mobility market?
Turkey Commercial
AE
Acar Ergönen Attorney Partnership
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Kanuni Faiz Oranı Değiştirildi!
Cumhurbaşkanı tarafından belirlenen gecikme zammı oranı ile Hazine ve Maliye Bakanlığı tarafından belirlenen tecil faiz oranları bakımından Merkez Bankası tarafından belirlenen reeskont işlemlerinde için geçerli iskonto oranı ile avans işlemleri için geçerli olan faiz oranının dikkate alınmamasını daha önce eleştirmiştim. Bence tüm mevzuatlar gereğince uygulanan faiz oranlarının birbiriyle uyumlu olması gerekir!
Turkey Government
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BDO TURKIYE (DENET YEMINLI MALI MUSAVIRLIK A.S.)
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How Defect Notices Trigger Commercial Sales Limitation Periods
Commercial sales contracts are subject to special regulations designed to ensure the smooth and secure conduct of commercial transactions between merchants, in accordance with the provisions of the Turkish Commercial Code (“TCC”) and the Turkish Code of Obligations (“TCO”). In this context, certain burdens and statutes of limitations have been established to ensure that the buyer can exercise their rights in the event the goods sold are defective and to prevent such rights from prolonging uncertainty in ongoing legal relationships.
Turkey Commercial
SO
Sakar Law Office
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