Turkey: Contracts and Commercial Law

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A Global Guide To Policyholder Insurance Disputes 2026: Türkiye
The legal framework of insurance law in Türkiye is established by the Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102 (TCC) and the Law on Insurance No. 5684 (the Insurance Act). The TCC is the principal source of rules governing the parties’ contractual rights and obligations in an insurance contract. The Insurance Act, on the other hand, mainly regulates the establishment and structure of insurance companies, licensing and administrative requirements, and the regulatory supervision of insurance market participants.
Turkey Insurance
G+
Gun + Partners
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Anonim Ve Limited Şirketlerin Asgari Sermaye Tutarlarına Uyum Süresi 31.12.2027 Tarihine Kadar Uzatıldı
17.10.2026 tarihli ve 33403 sayılı Resmî Gazete’de yayımlanan Anonim ve Limited Şirketlerin Sermayelerini Yeni Asgari Tutarlara Yükseltme Süresinin Uzatılmasına İlişkin Tebliğ (“Tebliğ”) ile 6102 sayılı Türk Ticaret Kanununun (“TTK”) geçici 15. maddesi kapsamında şirketlerin sermayelerini yeni asgari tutarlara yükseltmeleri için öngörülen süre, 31.12.2026 tarihinden 31.12.2027 tarihine uzatılmıştır.
Turkey Commercial
OA
Ozbilen Aykut Attorney Partnership
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Deadline For Joint Stock And Limited Liability Companies To Comply With Minimum Capital Requirements Extended Until 31.12.2027
The Communiqué on the Extension of the Deadline for Joint Stock and Limited Liability Companies to Increase Their Capital to the New Minimum Amounts (“Communiqué”), published in the Official Gazette dated 17.10.2026 and numbered 33403, extends the deadline for companies to increase their capital to the new minimum amounts under Provisional Article 15 of the Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102 (“TCC”) from 31.12.2026 to 31.12.2027.
Turkey Commercial
OA
Ozbilen Aykut Attorney Partnership
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Bonds In Construction Projects And Dispute Resolution
Risk management is a critical aspect of international construction projects. One of the key tools used to manage risk in this context is the provision of bonds. It is common industry practice for employers to require contractors to provide bonds as security for potential risks and various obligations. This practice is also reflected in standard form construction contracts, such as those issued by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC), the New Engineering Contract (NEC) and the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT), which include provisions addressing different scenarios in which bonds may be provided.
Turkey Real Estate
KL
Kabine Law Office
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Türkiye’de İrtibat Bürosu Nasıl Kurulur?
Türkiye’de irtibat bürosu kurmak, yabancı bir şirketin pazar araştırması veya temsil gibi izin verilen ticari olmayan faaliyetleri yürütmek üzere Türkiye’de bulunmasını sağlar. Kuruluş için Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanlığından izin alınması gerekir. Bu yapının uygunluğu, Türkiye’de yürütülmesi planlanan faaliyetlere bağlıdır. Türkiye’deki ofisi aracılığıyla mal satmayı, müşterilere fatura düzenlemeyi veya gelir getirici hizmetler sunmayı planlayan bir şirketin farklı bir yapılanmayı değerlendirmesi gerekir. Bu nedenle ilk adım, Türkiye’deki ekibin fiilen hangi işleri yapacağını belirlemektir. İrtibat bürosu, faaliyetlerini kendisine verilen iznin sınırları içinde yürütmelidir.
Turkey Commercial
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Paldimoglu Law Firm
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İşçinin Görev Yerinin Değiştirilmesi Ve İşverenin Yönetim Hakkinin Sinirlari
Turkish labor law establishes strict procedures for employers seeking to change an employee's workplace location, requiring written notification and explicit consent. This article examines the boundaries between legitimate management authority and unlawful unilateral modifications to employment terms, analyzing when workplace transfers constitute material changes requiring employee approval.
Turkey Employment
Universal Hukuk | Law & Consultancy
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Data Protection Law In Turkey (KVKK): Compliance Obligations For Businesses
This article examines Turkey's personal data protection framework under Law No. 6698 from the perspective of companies operating in, selling into or otherwise handling data connected with the Turkish market. It addresses the distinction between data controllers and processors, lawful processing, the information duty, the 2024 reform of special-category data and cross-border transfers, the 2025 VERBIS exemption update, data subject requests, breach response and enforcement.
Turkey Privacy
OP
ONGUR & PARTNERS
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Gemi Kurtarma ve Yardım Operasyonlarında LOF (Lloyd’s Open Form) Sözleşmesinin Hukuki Sonuçları
This article examines the legal implications and consequences of Lloyd's Open Form (LOF) contracts in maritime salvage and assistance operations. The analysis explores how these standardized agreements govern the relationship between vessel owners and salvors during emergency maritime situations. Understanding the legal framework of LOF contracts is essential for maritime professionals navigating complex salvage scenarios.
Turkey Transport
EP
Esenyel Partners
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Competition Law In Turkey: Merger Control Thresholds, Abuse Of Dominance And Cartel Risk - A 2026 Legal Guide For Foreign Investors And International Businesses
Turkey’s competition regime applies to domestic conduct and to foreign transactions or practices capable of producing effects in Turkish markets. For international businesses, the principal exposure points are merger notification, pre-closing coordination, conduct by firms with market power, exchanges of competitively sensitive information and cartel enforcement. The 2026 amendments to the Turkish merger-control framework materially raise the general turnover thresholds while preserving a lower, specially tailored test for qualifying technology undertakings established in Türkiye.
Turkey Anti-trust
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ONGUR & PARTNERS
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Sınır Ötesi Ticari Sözleşmelerde Tahkim Şartının Geçersizliği İddiası Ve Mahkemelerin Yaklaşımı
International commercial contracts often include arbitration clauses to resolve disputes outside traditional court systems. However, parties may challenge the validity of these arbitration provisions, leading courts to examine their enforceability under applicable laws and international conventions. This analysis explores how Turkish courts approach claims of invalidity in cross-border arbitration agreements.
Turkey Litigation
EP
Esenyel Partners
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