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Turkey Announces Central Budget Guidelines and Priorities for 2018-2020
Turkey’s Ministry of Development has published details, guidelines and policies for the central government’s budget allocation during 2018-2020. Among other things, these identify... [Read More]
Turkish Patent and Trademark Office Publishes Guide for Proving Use of Trademarks
The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (“TPTO”) has published a guide (“Guide”) outlining the factors which it considers when assessing proof of use... [Read More]
Turkey Updates Rules for Interest Free Activities by Financial Leasing, Factoring and Finance Companies
The Turkish Banking, Regulation and Supervision Agency (“Agency”) has amended rules for financial leasing, factoring and financing companies. The changes focus on Islamic... [Read More]
Turkey Updates Consumer Rights in the Electronic Communication Sector
Turkey’s Information and Communication Technologies Authority has updated consumer rights in the electronic communication sector. Changes apply to execution of subscription agreements, invoicing... [Read More]
Turkey Introduces Electronic Invoices and Archives for Financial Factoring Transactions
Turkey’s Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency has announced a series of changes, allowing electronic invoices and electronic archives to now be used for... [Read More]
Turkey Announces Rules and Processes for Deleting, Destroying and Anonymizing Personal Data
The Turkish Data Protection Authority has announced rules for deleting, destroying and anonymizing personal data, which will apply from 1 January 2018. These... [Read More]
Turkish Constitutional Court: Treasury Should Pay Inflation-Related Losses to State Employees Caused by Delays in Paying Retirement Bonus
In Turkey, employees of social security institutions are entitled to receive retirement bonuses after working for certain periods. The Constitutional Court recently ruled... [Read More]
Turkey Updates Rules on Double Taxation Prevention Treaties for Independent Professional Services
Turkey has clarified rules for taxing income derived from independent professional services (and similar activities) carried out within Turkey, by residents of countries... [Read More]
Turkish Constitutional Court: Constitutional Right to Legal Remedies and Access to the Courts Means Expropriation Compensation Lawsuit Should be Heard
Turkey’s Constitutional Court recently considered a claim arising from a dismissed lawsuit, seeking compensation for expropriated land. The lower court had dismissed the... [Read More]
Turkey Amends Requirements and Limits for Independent Auditors from Start of 2019
Turkey’s Public Oversight, Accounting and Audit Standards Authority (“Authority”) has amended rules and requirements for independent auditors from 1 January 2019. The changes... [Read More]
Turkish Constitutional Court: Holding a Company’s Legal Representative Liable for Unpaid Public Debts does not Violate Property Rights
Turkey’s Constitutional Court recently held that legal representatives are jointly responsible with the respective legal entity for public debts which were payable during... [Read More]
Turkey Adopts Mandatory Mediation for Employment Disputes
Turkey recently adopted a long-awaited mandatory mediation mechanism for certain employment disputes. From 1 January 2018, parties must have attempted mediation before they... [Read More]