ArticleReal Estate And Motor Vehicle Tax Increases AnnouncedOn 29 December 2020, the Ministry of Treasury and Finance Revenue Administration published the General Communique on Tax Procedure Law in the Official Gazette. TurkeyTaxCBC Law
ArticleACFE 2026 Report: The Importance Of Whistleblower Mechanisms In Combating FraudThe ACFE's Occupational Fraud 2026 Report reveals that internal fraud poses a measurable risk to organizations of all sizes, with tips emerging as the most effective detection method. This finding underscores the critical need for companies to implement robust ethics reporting mechanisms that ensure accessibility, confidentiality, and protection against retaliation. Turkish companies and those operating in Türkiye face particular imperatives to strengthen their compliance programs through regular testiTurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawCBC Law
ArticleApples Versus Oranges: The Legal Framework For Comparative Advertising In TürkiyeIn this article, we examine the legal framework governing comparative advertising in Türkiye. We define the fundamental concepts within this field...TurkeyMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCBC Law
ArticleA Quick Guide To Pre-Emptive Rights In Limited Liability Companies Following A Capital IncreaseThe pre-emptive right is granted to shareholders to ensure they maintain their proportional ownership following a capital increase. This right safeguards shareholders from potential dilution of their equity...TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawCBC Law
ArticleLegal Implications Of Liquidation & Supplementary Liquidation Under Turkish LawUnder Turkish law, a joint-stock company's liquidation follows its termination and ends with its deregistration. If the process is found incomplete—due to overlooked assets or ongoing disputes...TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawCBC Law
ArticleMASAK Introduced The Definition Of "Politically Exposed Persons" With Communique No 21The Ministry of Treasury and Finance published Financial Crimes Investigation Board ("MASAK") General Communique Numbered 21 (the "Communique") on November 17th, 2022 in Official Gazette numbered 32016.TurkeyCriminal LawCBC Law
ArticleConstitutional Court Decision Cancels Provision On Woman Taking Husband's Surname Upon Marriage In TürkiyeWith The Constitutional Court's decision numbered dated 22.03.2023 and numbered 2022/155 E. 2023/38 K. published in the Official Gazette dated 28.04.2023 and numbered 32174...TurkeyFamily and MatrimonialCBC Law
ArticleHealthcare Series: 02 The Disclosure Of Transfers Of Value By Pharmaceutical Companies In TurkeyBy its very nature, public trust in healthcare professionals ("HCPs") is at the heart of the patient – HCP relationship and is crucial for the continuity and reliability of healthcare services. TurkeyFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesCBC Law
ArticleMake-Up & Buckle Up! A Closer Look At The Cosmetic Industry's Regulatory Landscape In Turkey - Healthcare Series 13Turkey's position as a bridge between the leading European cosmetic companies, and Asian and Middle East countries where there is a high demand for cosmetic products is significant.TurkeyFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesCBC Law
ArticleNew Regulations On The Rental Of Residential Properties For Tourism PurposesThe new regulations, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2024, establish general principles, permissions, and administrative penalties concerning the short-term tourism-oriented rental of residences...TurkeyReal Estate and ConstructionCBC Law
ArticleTurkish Constitutional Court Makes New WhatsApp Decision: Can Employers Monitor Employees' Communication Tools?In an employment contract, an employer and employee have mutual rights and obligations. In line with these rights and obligations, the employer's authority to supervise the worker is among the rights...TurkeyPrivacyCBC Law
ArticleThe Capital Markets Board's New Resolution Regarding The Electronic Commercial Book System Has Been PublishedThe Capital Markets Board ("CMB"), in its bulletin dated 9 October 2025, announced through a new resolution that the requirement for notarisation of board of directors' resolutions...TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawCBC Law
ArticleAction Speaks Louder Than Words: Turkish Regulatory Inspection Of The Cosmetic Industry Q2 2021– Healthcare Series 17The Department of Cosmetics Inspection, which is part of the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency ("TİTCK"), recently announced ("Announcement") the Q2 results for the market surveillance and ...TurkeyFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesCBC Law
ArticleConstitutional Court Canceled The Obligatory Collateral For Tax CasesAs per article 27 of the Administrative Judgment, Procedure Law numbered 2577 ("Law No.2577"), in case the conditions that implementation of an administrative act, irreparable or impossible damages arise and the administrative act is not legal are jointly existed.TurkeyGovernment, Public SectorCBC Law
ArticleTürkiye Has Taken Positive Steps In Addressing AML/CTF Deficiencies But Remains On Grey ListThe global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, The Financial Action Task Force ("FATF") has recently published the "Turkey Follow-Up Report ("FUR")" for 2023, offering a thorough examination...TurkeyGovernment, Public SectorCBC Law
ArticleNew Regulation On Medical Products, Health And Support Products, And Personal Care Products Derived From CannabisWith the new regulation published in the Official Gazette on July 24, 2025, the production, licensing, monitoring, and sale of medical, health, personal care, and support products...TurkeyCannabis & HempCBC Law
ArticleA Quick Guide To Capital Increase Through Conversion Of Shareholder ReceivablesThis article explains how Turkish companies can increase capital by converting shareholder receivables, focusing on legal requirements under the Turkish Commercial Code...TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawCBC Law
ArticleAnd Justice For All… How Organizational Justice Affects Ethical Culture– Ethical Culture Series 2Organizational justice is the individual's perception of justice in relation to the practices in the organization in which they work.TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawCBC Law
ArticleWhat Is New On MASAK's Suspicious Transaction Reporting Guideline For Crypto Asset Service Providers?The Suspicious Transaction Reporting Guideline for Crypto Asset Service Providers has been updated by the Turkish Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) and came into force on July 26, 2024...TurkeyTechnologyCBC Law
ArticleRegulation On Monitoring Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Aviation Activities PublishedIn the Official Gazette dated March 25, 2022, and numbered 31789, the Regulation on the Monitoring of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Arising from Aviation Activities ("the Regulation")...TurkeyTransportCBC Law