24 Aug 2017
Turkey and Ukraine have agreed to changes in their reciprocal visa rules. Most notably, the changes mean that nationals of either country will be able to enter the other’s territory without a visa for up to 90 days, within […]
10 Aug 2017
Turkey’s Constitutional Court recently considered a shareholder’s failure to receive any revenue from sale of a company he held shares in. The company held a minority stake in another entity (a bank). The government seized the company and sold […]
10 Aug 2017
Turkey has introduced new obligations to take precautions against adverse effects of noise on neighbouring properties. The rules involve technical specifications for building insulation systems used to combat noise pollution. They aim to minimize negative effects to human health […]
3 Aug 2017
Turkey has announced requirements for fixed wing aircraft (under 750 kg) and rotating wing aircraft (under 600 kg) which operate in Turkish airspace. Secondary legislation now outlines rules for the legal characteristics which the related company must possess, including […]
27 Jul 2017
Turkey’s Tobacco and Alcohol Market Regulatory Authority has introduced a 90 day time limit for launching tobacco products to the Turkish market once it has issued a supply conformity certificate. Conformity certificates allow the holder to sell, price, and […]
20 Jul 2017
Turkey has updated various aspects of the state reimbursement scheme for participation in foreign fairs and exhibitions, aiming to support the image of Turkish products abroad. 50% reimbursement for fair attendance costs is now possible under the changes. The […]
13 Jul 2017
Turkey has announced detailed requirements and processes for applying and granting work permits to foreign employees who work in Free Trade Zones. The work permit rules are largely the same as for foreign employees who work outside Free Trade […]
6 Jul 2017
The deadline for retailers to ensure house mark-branded goods comply with the Regulation on Principles and Rules for Retail Trade has been extended for 12 months. Retailers must now ensure that the name, trade name, or brand of both […]
29 Jun 2017
Turkey has introduced a voluntary certification system for e-commerce websites and intermediary service providers, allowing them to easily show consumers that the website meets minimum security requirements for payment processing. The standards address technical and procedural elements, as well […]
