ArticleBeginning Of Digital Era In CMB Applications!Capital Markets Board ("CMB"), is embarking on a digital era in its application procedures, aiming to shorten the processing time for applications...TurkeyFinance and BankingKECOS
ArticleNew Move By The BIST: The Market Determination Criteria Are Changing!Minimum amounts applicable for listing on various markets are updated by Borsa Istanbul A.Ş. ("BIST") as follows...TurkeyFinance and BankingKECOS
ArticleNew Era In Borsa Istanbul: Venture Capital Market!Pursuant to Communiqué on Companies whose Shares will be listed on the Venture Capital Market (II-16.3) ("Communiqué") issued by the Capital Markets Board ("CMB"), non-public companies...TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawKECOS
ArticleCB Simplifies The Foreign Exchange Position Notification!The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey ("CB") amended the Regulation on Procedures and Principles for Monitoring Transactions Affecting Foreign Exchange ("FX") Position ("Regulation").TurkeyTaxKECOS
ArticleNew Era In Foreign Exchange ("FX") Payment Ban: Exceptions For Foreign Trade Contracts!The Communiqué No. 32/34 on the Decree No. 32 on the Protection of the Value of the Turkish Currency ("Communiqué") is amended by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance ("Ministry") through the OfficialTurkeyInternational LawKECOS
ArticleNew Principals In E-Applications From Capital Markets Board!The Capital Markets Board ("CMB") announced that the electronic application system ("E-Application") was ready to be used by the applicants.TurkeyFinance and BankingKECOS
ArticleMinimum Capital Required For Companies Are Increased!Turkish Commercial Code ("TCC") sets out minimum capital requirement for joint-stock companies and limited liability companies.TurkeyFinance and BankingKECOS
ArticleHow Will The New Statutory Interest Rate Be Applied In Legal Proceedings?In accordance with the Law No. 3095 on Lawful Interest and Default Interest ("Law") in instances where no contractual interest rate exists between parties...TurkeyLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKECOS
ArticleA New Opportunity For Start-ups: Techno-Entrepreneurship Startup Badge (Teknogirişim Rozeti)The Regulation on the Identification and Certification of Technology and Innovation-Based Start-ups ("Regulation"), prepared by the Ministry of Industry and Technology ("Ministry"), entered into force on July 3, 2025.TurkeyMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKECOS
ArticleCybersecurity Council Meeting Held On 5 May 2026Turkey's Cybersecurity Council convened to address evolving cyber threats within a framework of national security, emphasizing the protection of critical infrastructure across multiple sectors including energy, finance, healthcare, and defense. TurkeyTechnologyKECOS
ArticleCapital Increase With Share Premium And The Effects Of Additional Tax On Startup CompaniesIn joint-stock companies, a capital increase with share premium, also known as the issuance of shares with premium, refers to the issuance of shares at a price higher than their par (nominal) value.TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawKECOS
ArticleConstitutional Court Decision On The Processing Of Genetic Data In Criminal ProceedingsThe decision of the Constitutional Court (“Court”), dated 25 December 2025 and numbered E.2025/141, K.2025/274, published in the Official Gazette dated 18 March 2026 and numbered 33200 (“Decision”)...TurkeyPrivacyKECOS
ArticlePrinciple Decision On The Separate Drafting Of Explicit Consent And Privacy Notices By Data Controllers PublishedThe Principle Decision dated 18 February 2026 and numbered 2026/347 (“Decision”) of the Personal Data Protection Board ( “Board”), published in the Official Gazette dated 24 March 2026...TurkeyPrivacyKECOS
ArticleCan The Rent Be Adjusted Before 5 Years?In 2020, as a response to the economic challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the government implemented measures to safeguard the rights and interests of tenants...TurkeyReal Estate and ConstructionKECOS
ArticleAmendments To Law No. 5651 And New Obligations For Digital Game PlatformsThe Law on Amendments to the Social Services Law and Certain Other Laws (“Law No. 7578”), published in the Official Gazette dated 1 May 2026 and numbered 33240, has introduced significant...TurkeyMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKECOS
ArticleNew Era In Hedge Funds: All Eyes On The Public Disclosure Platform!The Communiqué on Principles on Investment Funds (III-52.1) ("Communiqué") is amended by Capital Market Board of Türkiye ("CMB") through the Official Gazette datedTurkeyFinance and BankingKECOS
ArticleThe Circular On Minimum Capital Requirement: Regulation On Registry Procedures Related To The Capital Of Companies!The minimum capital requirement amounts were increased effective January 1, 2024, as stipulated by the Presidential Decision published in the Official Gazette dated November 25, 2023 ("Decision")[1]. TurkeyFinance and BankingKECOS
ArticleStart-Up 101: How Can We Finance Our Idea?For start-ups, securing investment is just as crucial as coming up with an idea and developing a product or service. Start-ups naturally require investment to bring a project to life and foster its growth.TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawKECOS
ArticleThe Constitutional Court Of Türkiye Has Ruled On The Violation Of The Right To Property Due To The Rejection Of The Appeal Against The Administrative Fine Imposed By The Personal Data Protection Authority Of TürkiyeWith its decision published in the Official Gazette dated 15 December 2023, the Constitutional Court ("CC") ruled on the violation of the right to property due to the rejection of the appeal...TurkeyPrivacyKECOS
ArticleRegulation On The Procedures And Principles Regarding The Transfer Of Personal Data Abroad Has Been Published!The Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Transfer of Personal Data Abroad ("Regulation") was published in the Official Gazette on 10 July 2024.TurkeyPrivacyKECOS