ArticleTurkey Announces Operating Rules For Personal Data Protection BoardOperating rules have now been announced for Turkey's Personal Data Protection Board ("Board").TurkeyPrivacyMoroglu Arseven
ArticleTurkey Completes Appointments To Data Protection BoardTurkey has taken the further steps towards the Data Protection Board ("Board") being operational, with appointment of the final two members to the nine person panel: Murat Karakaya and Hasan Aydın. TurkeyPrivacyMoroglu Arseven
ArticleConstitutional Court Rules On Predictability In Context Of Property RightsThe Constitutional Court recently considered a case where the first instance court ruled that VAT applied to the applicant, despite being presented with many court precedents stating otherwise (2013/3244). TurkeyReal Estate and ConstructionMoroglu Arseven
ArticleNew Rules In Turkey Combat Noise Pollution From Neighbouring PropertiesTurkey has introduced new obligations to take precautions against adverse effects of noise on neighbouring properties. TurkeyReal Estate and ConstructionMoroglu Arseven
ArticleThe Ministry Of Industry And Technology Published The Regulation Amending The Regulation On The Allocation Of Parcels In Organized Industrial Zones, Whether Wholly Or Partially Free Of ChargeThe Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Allocation of Parcels in Organized Industrial Zones Wholly or Partially Free of Charge ...TurkeyReal Estate and ConstructionMoroglu Arseven
ArticleTurkish Bar Association Land Registry And Cadastre Sharing System (TAKPAS) Is Relaunched For Attorneys' UseThe Turkish Bar Association's ("TBA") Land Registry and Cadastre Sharing System ("TAKPAS") was relaunched for attorneys' use on 21 July 2023.TurkeyReal Estate and ConstructionMoroglu Arseven
ArticleTurkish Constitutional Court Awards Compensation To Land Owners For Expropriated Land After Legal Basis CancelledTurkey's Constitutional Court recently ruled that land owners' property rights had been violated by expropriation of land for a dam and hydroelectric power plant project. TurkeyReal Estate and ConstructionMoroglu Arseven
ArticleTurkish Notary Union Clarifies Stamp Duty And Fee Exemption For Restoration And Lease Of Charity PropertyThe Union of Turkish Public Notaries ("Notary Union") has clarified that restoration and lease agreements for immovable property owned by the General Directorate of Foundations (and related foundations) are exempt from stamp duty and fees.TurkeyReal Estate and ConstructionMoroglu Arseven
ArticleTurkish Notary Union Clarifies Stamp Tax Exemption For Consent Letters Related To Real Properties Which Do Not Involve Real RightsThe Union of Turkish Public Notaries ("Notary Union") has announced that consent letters regarding real properties which do not involve real rights on real properties are exempt from stamp tax. Such documents will continue to be subject to fixed notary fees thoughTurkeyReal Estate and ConstructionMoroglu Arseven
ArticleVAT Exemption for Foreigners Purchasing Residence and Office Premises Using Foreign CurrencyTurkey has introduced a VAT exemption for the first time a particular property is purchased by a foreigner as a residence or office, provided the property is held for at least one year and the purchase was made with foreign currency. VAT on such purchases usually ranges from 1% to 18%.TurkeyReal Estate and ConstructionMoroglu Arseven
ArticleAmendments To Principles And Procedures For Tax Audits Enter Into Effect In TurkeyIt also introduces principles regarding tax audits conducted for international exchange of information.TurkeyTaxMoroglu Arseven
ArticleAmendments to Value Added Tax Arrangements in TurkeyTurkey has announced a range of changes to Value Added Tax arrangements. Notable changes include clarification that overpaid tax during exports will not be refunded, ..TurkeyTaxMoroglu Arseven
ArticleAmendments To Value Added Tax Arrangements İn TurkeyTurkey has announced a range of changes to Value Added Tax arrangements. Notable changes include clarification that overpaid tax during exports will not be refunded, tax obligations become suspended during force majeure events, as well as international organizations being exempt from Value Added Tax for goods or services in certain circumstances.TurkeyTaxMoroglu Arseven
ArticleTurkey's Automatic Electronic Tax Statement System Now Includes Salary and Security Incomes, Plus Other RevenuesThe Turkish Ministry of Finance ("Ministry") has expanded the scope of the Pre-prepared Leasing Statement System ("System"), which has been in effect since 2012 for real estate income statements. TurkeyTaxMoroglu Arseven
ArticleTurkey Announces A Range Of Additional Import Custom TaxesTurkey has announced additional import customs duties for a wide variety of items, ranging from stationery to stainless steel household items. TurkeyTaxMoroglu Arseven
ArticleTurkey Announces Return Process For Vehicles Confiscated Before July 2014 Due To Unpaid CustomsVehicle owners should contact the customs authority to learn the outstanding amount owing for their vehicle.TurkeyTaxMoroglu Arseven
ArticleTurkey Increases Corporate Tax By 2%, Plus Announces Other Changes To Corporate Tax RegimeTurkey has announced a series of changes to the Corporate Tax Law number 5520. Notably, corporate tax will increase from 20% to 22% for 2018, 2019 and 2020. TurkeyTaxMoroglu Arseven
ArticleTurkey Introduces Mechanism Enabling Taxpayers Subject To Special VAT Principles To Revert To General PrinciplesTurkey's Ministry of Treasury and Finance has introduced a redemption mechanism for certain taxpayers which are subject to special VAT principles due to their past negative acts.TurkeyTaxMoroglu Arseven
ArticleTurkey Introduces VAT Exemptions For Investment Incentive Certificate Scheme And Assets Subject To Financial LeasingTurkey's Ministry of Finance has announced a range of new exceptions to Value Added Tax. TurkeyTaxMoroglu Arseven
ArticleTurkey Introduces Withholding Tax Discount For Entities Providing Services Outside The CountryTurkey has introduced a discount on withholding tax for certain employees working at entities which provide services outside Turkey. TurkeyTaxMoroglu Arseven