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Coğrafi Verilerin Ticari Kullanımında Yeni İzin Düzenlemesi
14 Ekim 2026 tarihli ve 33400 sayılı Resmî Gazete’de yayımlanan Coğrafi Veri İzinleri Yönetmeliği (“Yönetmelik”), Ulusal Coğrafi Veri Sorumluluk Matrisi (“Matris”) kapsamındaki coğrafi verileri ticari amaçla toplayan, üreten, paylaşan veya satan gerçek kişileri, özel hukuk tüzel kişilerini ve yabancı gerçek ve tüzel kişileri Çevre, Şehircilik ve İklim Değişikliği Bakanlığından (“Bakanlık”) izin almakla yükümlü tutmaktadır.
Turkey Commercial
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ASY Legal
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Türkiye's New Permit Regulation For The Commercial Use Of Geographic Data
The Regulation on Geographic Data Permits (the “Regulation”), published in Official Gazette No. 33400 of 14 October 2026, requires individuals, private-law legal entities and foreign individuals and legal entities that collect, produce, share or sell geographic data within the National Geographic Data Responsibility Matrix (the “Matrix”) for commercial purposes to obtain a permit from the Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change (the “Ministry”).
Turkey Commercial
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ASY Legal
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Halka Açik Şirketlerde Yönetim Kurulu Üyeliği “Büyük Güç, Büyük Sorumluluk”
Halka açık şirketlerde yönetim kurulu üyeliği, şirketin yönetim ve temsiline ilişkin Ticaret Kanunu (“TTK”) ve şirket esas sözleşmesinden kaynaklanan çeşitli yükümlülükleri beraberinde getirmektedir. Bu yükümlülüklere aykırı davranışlar; üyelerin hukuki veya cezai şahsi sorumluluklarının doğmasına yol açabileceği gibi, belirli kamu borçları bakımından üyelerin malvarlıklarına başvurulması sonucunu dahi doğurabilmektedir.
Turkey Commercial
MP
EKSP Law Firm
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Board Membership In Publicly Listed Companies “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility”
In publicly traded companies, serving on the board of directors entails various obligations regarding the management and representation of the company, stemming from both the Turkish Commercial Code (“TCC”) and the company's articles of association. Non-compliance with these duties may not only give rise to the personal civil or criminal liability of board members but may even result in recourse to their personal assets for certain public debts.
Turkey Commercial
MP
EKSP Law Firm
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The Legal Liability Of Board Members Under The Türkiye Green Taxonomy Regulation In The Context Of Their Duty Of Care
Efforts to combat climate change and achieve sustainable economic growth require companies to assess their operations not only in terms of financial performance but also with regard to their environmental impact and sustainability policies. This transformation has made the accuracy and transparency of companies’ disclosures concerning their environmental performance as important as the promotion of sustainable investments.
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Turkish Citizenship By Investment Fund: Real Estate And Venture Capital Funds
Foreign investors seeking Turkish citizenship through investment funds can qualify by purchasing at least USD 500,000 in participation units of eligible Real Estate or Venture Capital Investment Funds and maintaining the investment for three years. This route offers professionally managed exposure to Turkish real estate or venture investments while satisfying citizenship requirements, with returns dependent on fund performance and portfolio strategy.
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The Founder's Guide To VC Term Sheets In Türkiye: What You Are Really Signing Up To
Venture capital financing remains one of the most common funding routes for early-stage companies with strong growth potential but with limited access to financing. Despite inflation and a challenging macroeconomic environment, Türkiye's venture capital market continues to evolve. Based on the publicly available information, the number of VC transactions rose from 331 in 2024 to 360 in 2025, a sign that the market remains active.
Turkey Commercial
EP
Esenyel Partners
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Türkiye’de Girişim Sermayesi Mutabakat Metni Rehberi: Kurucuların Perspektifinden Neye İmza Atıldığını Anlamak
Türkiye'de girişim sermayesi yatırımlarında kullanılan mutabakat metinlerinin (term sheet) detaylı incelemesi, kurucuların bu kritik belgelerde nelere dikkat etmesi gerektiğini ve hangi maddelerin şirket geleceğini nasıl şekillendireceğini açıklıyor. Yatırım sürecinin ilk adımı olan bu belgeler, kurucular ve yatırımcılar arasındaki ilişkinin temelini oluşturuyor.
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The Legal Liability Of Board Members Under The Türkiye Green Taxonomy Regulation In The Context Of Their Duty Of Care
Efforts to combat climate change and achieve sustainable economic growth require companies to assess their operations not only in terms of financial performance but also with regard to their environmental impact and sustainability policies. This transformation has made the accuracy and transparency of companies’ disclosures concerning their environmental performance as important as the promotion of sustainable investments.
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Coğrafi Verilerin Ticari Kullanımında Yeni İzin Düzenlemesi
14 Ekim 2026 tarihli ve 33400 sayılı Resmî Gazete’de yayımlanan Coğrafi Veri İzinleri Yönetmeliği (“Yönetmelik”), Ulusal Coğrafi Veri Sorumluluk Matrisi (“Matris”) kapsamındaki coğrafi verileri ticari amaçla toplayan, üreten, paylaşan veya satan gerçek kişileri, özel hukuk tüzel kişilerini ve yabancı gerçek ve tüzel kişileri Çevre, Şehircilik ve İklim Değişikliği Bakanlığından (“Bakanlık”) izin almakla yükümlü tutmaktadır.
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Türkiye's New Permit Regulation For The Commercial Use Of Geographic Data
The Regulation on Geographic Data Permits (the “Regulation”), published in Official Gazette No. 33400 of 14 October 2026, requires individuals, private-law legal entities and foreign individuals and legal entities that collect, produce, share or sell geographic data within the National Geographic Data Responsibility Matrix (the “Matrix”) for commercial purposes to obtain a permit from the Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change (the “Ministry”).
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