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Impact Of Turkish Law No. 805 On International Arbitration Agreements

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Law No. 805 on Compulsory Use of Turkish Language in Economic Institutions ["Law No. 805"] has been in effect for very long time, i.e., since April 22, 1926.

TurkeyLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Zahide Altunbaş Sancak
Zahide Altunbaş Sancak
Aziz Can Cengiz
Aziz Can Cengiz
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Law No. 805 on Compulsory Use of Turkish Language in Economic Institutions ["Law No. 805"] has been in effect for very long time, i.e., since April 22, 1926. Even though it is an old regulation with only 9 articles, it has sparked debate regarding international contracts over the years, particularly in the field of arbitration, and it has even become a roadblock in our legal system regarding the validity of contracts.

While the Law No. 805 obliges Turkish language to be used in books to be kept concerning all kinds of transactions and contracts concluded within Turkey by Turkish companies, it only requires international companies and institutions to use Turkish in correspondence, transactions, and contacts with Turkish institutions and citizens of the Republic of Turkey, as well as documents and books to be submitted to the Republic of Turkey's government offices. Although some argue that contracts, which are a type of bilateral legal transaction, are likewise covered

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