Doing Business In Türkiye

In today's globalized trade environment, many companies engage in commercial relations with other firms and conduct international trade.

Turkish competition enforcement has entered a phase in which the Authority's most consequential interventions increasingly arrive before, rather than after, a finding of infringement. This Summer 2026 edition covers eight developments spanning digital markets policy, merger remedies, physical access to retail infrastructure, labour market information exchange, AI distribution channels, procedural cooperation obligations and the transition between fining regimes.

Oracle Corporation, the American technology giant, agreed to pay the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") $22.9 million as the result of the investigation to resolve charges...

One of the economic purposes of joint stock companies is to generate profits through their business activities and to distribute such profits among their shareholders in accordance with the rules stipulated by law and the articles of association.

This article examines the establishment and continuing management of a foreign business presence in Türkiye. It compares subsidiaries, branches and liaison offices, and considers capital, corporate documentation, governance, representative authority, investment reporting, work authorisation and data protection. Judicial decisions concerning corporate organisation and management duties are considered in their relevant context. The analysis argues that the choice of vehicle should follow the proposed activity, ownership arrangements and expected life of the investment. Effective legal preparation connects incorporation with the company's subsequent compliance, financing, decision-making and exit arrangements rather than treating registration as the final objective.

Turkey's e-commerce sector achieved a historic milestone in 2025, with transaction volume reaching 4.57 trillion TL—a 52.2% year-over-year increase. The Ministry of Trade's comprehensive report reveals how artificial intelligence integration, quick commerce models, and sustainability initiatives are reshaping consumer behavior and business operations.

The Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (“CMB” or the “Board”), through its principle decision No. i-SPK.15.2 (dated 03.09.2026 and numbered 54/1614) (“Resolution”), has lowered to 3% the minimum shareholding disclosure threshold under the Material Events Disclosure Commu-niqué No. II-15.1 (“Communiqué”). The Reso-lution will apply as from the end of the day on 11.09.2026.

According to the first paragraph of Article 5 of the Communiqué on Share Buybacks No. II-22.1 (the "Communiqué"), a share buyback program can only be approved by a general assembly resolution.

In any high-stakes investment, Merger & Acquisition (M&A), or private equity deal in Turkey and real estate engagements, the financial statements of the target company are the primary focus. While accountants and financial analysts review these numbers for performance and profitability, an experienced corporate lawyer reads them differently.

Within the scope of the European Green Deal, which constitutes one of the key elements of the European Union’s (“EU”) policies to combat climate change, the EU aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve a climate-neutral economy by 2050.

PTT, 2026 yılı için tebligat ve gönderi ücretlerinde güncellemeye gitti. 4 Şubat 2026 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olan yeni tarifeyle birlikte, normal tebligat ücretlerine %26,2 oranında zam yapıldı.

Recently, the EU has adopted its sixth Russia-related sanctions package, the UK and US have introduced additional sanctions against Russia and Russia has announced developments to its countermeasures.

Karayolları Trafik Kanunu’nun 51. maddesinde gerçekleştirilen son mevzuat değişikliği ile trafikte...

Türkiye'de kişisel verilerin yurt dışına aktarılması süreci, 10 Temmuz 2024'te yayımlanan yönetmelik ve 2026 yılı itibarıyla tam kapasite çalışan dijital bildirim...

Turkey's bounced check laws impose severe penalties including direct imprisonment and permanent banking restrictions. Understanding the 2026 updated bank liability thresholds and criminal sanctions is crucial...

In accordance with the International IMO Convention on Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), all ships of 300 gross tonnes and over engaged in international navigation together with cargo ships of 500 gross tonnes...

Sigorta sektörü, modern ekonominin en dinamik unsurlarindan biri olmasinin yani sira, dogasi geregi...

Turkey's maritime sector enters a transformative era as the Cabotage Law reaches its centennial milestone. What regulatory changes await Turkish-flagged vessels in 2026, and how will these new maritime regulations reshape the industry's operational landscape?

Adalet Bakanlığı tarafından Hukuk Muhakemeleri Kanunu Hakem Ücret Tarifesi 30 Eylül 2022 ..

Türk Ceza Kanunu (TCK) kapsamında düzenlenen hakaret suçu, son bir buçuk yıl içerisinde gerçekleştirilen yargı reformlarıyla köklü usul değişikliklerine sahne olmuştur.