Turkey Completes Appointments to Data Protection Board

Turkey has taken further steps towards the Data Protection Board (“Board”) being operational, with the appointment of the final two members to the... [Read More]

Financial Action Task Force Will Begin Fourth Mutual Evaluation for Turkey in October 2018

The Financial Action Task Force (“Task Force”) will commence its Fourth Round of Mutual Evaluations for Turkey in October 2018. The Task Force... [Read More]

Turkey Updates Toy Safety Regulations Largely in Line with European Union

Turkey has amended the regulatory regime governing toy safety. The regime includes minimum safety standards for toys to be used by children under... [Read More]

Company Founders In Turkey Must Now Attend Trade Registry to Sign Articles of Association

Turkey has updated and clarified procedures for company founders to sign articles of association at the establishment phase. For companies which have drafted... [Read More]

Turkey Makes a Range of Changes to Investment Support Scheme

Turkey has made a range of changes to its state investment support scheme. Amendments apply to eligibility criteria, tax rates, support periods, as... [Read More]

Turkish Court Rules on Obligation to Determine a Trademark’s Aim at Time of Registration When Considering Cancellation Actions

The Turkish Supreme Court recently ruled on the requirement during cancellation actions for the court to determine a trademark’s aim at the time... [Read More]

Turkey Amends Price Arrangements for Certain Medicines and Health Services

Turkey’s Health Services Pricing Commission (“Commission”) determines prices for travel, bed and food paid by the Social Security Organization. The Commission recently amended... [Read More]

Turkey Updates National Occupation Standards, Adding New Professions and Updating Others

Turkey’s Professional Competence Authority has published a range of Communiqués introducing and amending National Occupational Standards for a number of professions. The Communiqué... [Read More]

Turkey Clarifies Use of Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights as Pledges Within Commercial Transactions

Turkey recently introduced major legislative changes to the pledge and assignment regime, which will facilitate access to finance for SMEs and boosts competitiveness... [Read More]

Turkish Competition Authority Considers Cement Companies in Sector Analysis

The Turkish Competition Authority (“Authority”) has published a final report following research into the cement sector (“Report”). The Report provides a comprehensive competition-focused... [Read More]

Turkey Introduces Rules for Obtaining Rights to Develop Docks and Marinas on Public Property

Turkey has introduced a regulatory regime for granting easements and usage licenses for building new docks, berths, and moorage for private boats, yachts... [Read More]

Turkey Announces Details of 2016 Support Payment Scheme for Farmers

Turkey’s Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock has announced details of the 2016 support payment scheme for farmers, intended to sustainability improve vegetable... [Read More]
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