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Deadline for Wind Power Plant Pre-License Applications Postponed to 2017 in Turkey
Turkey’s energy regulator previously ruled (decision numbered 5709, dated 30 July 2015) that a total capacity of 2,000 MW would be reserved in... [Read More]
Turkey Introduces Withholding Tax Discount for Entities Providing Services Outside the Country
Turkey has introduced a discount on withholding tax for certain employees working at entities which provide services outside Turkey. From 1 January 2017,... [Read More]
Regulator’s Inspection Figures Find Cosmetic Products and Medical Devices in Turkey Largely Deficient
The Turkish Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (“Agency”) has announced inspection figures for cosmetic products and medical devices, relating to the second quarter... [Read More]
Turkey Updates Rules for Sales of Food Products Originating from Animals
Turkey has updated rules for the certain sales operations of the local food establishments. These rules apply to retail food establishments selling food... [Read More]
Document Requirements Amended for License Applications to Produce Base Oil From Waste Oil in Turkey
Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Board no longer requires applicants to submit Environmental Permission and License Certificate (from the Ministry of Environment and Urban... [Read More]
Turkey Introduces Rules for Personal Health Data, Allowing Increased Access for Data Subjects and Regulator Oversight
The Ministry of Health of the Turkish Republic (“Ministry”) has announced procedures and principles for protecting personal health data, ensuring data privacy, as... [Read More]
Turkey Clarifies System For Auditing Contractor Performance in Health-Related PPP Construction Projects
Turkey has introduced clarifying provisions with regard to auditing contractor performance for construction and renovation of existing facilities in public-private partnerships. Legislation previously... [Read More]
Turkish Banking Regulations Now Allow Credit Agreements to be Restructured More Easily
Turkey has amended classification rules for banks (including foreign branches) which apply when classifying collectible credit groups and other receivables. The changes allow... [Read More]
Turkey Loosens Proportional Stamp Taxes and Notary Fees and Introduces a New Procedure in Tax Investigations
Turkey has significantly loosened stamp tax obligations and notary fees for a range of documents. Under the change, copies of papers subject to... [Read More]
Turkish Trade Remedies – November 2016
An overview of notable decrees by the Council of Ministers and communiqués by the Ministry of Economy regarding prevention of unfair competition in... [Read More]
Turkey Targets Agricultural Nitrate Pollution in Soil and Water
Turkey has updated regulations aiming to combat agricultural nitrate pollution in rivers and soil. The revised rules include procedures and principles for determining,... [Read More]
Turkish Banking Regulator Extends Energy Sector Credit Arrangements till End of 2016
Turkey’s Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency’s (“Agency”) has extended certain regulations for energy sector credits and receivables until 31 December 2016. The regulations... [Read More]