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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.
Turkey Environment
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Sakar Law Office
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Türkiye Yeşil Taksonomisi Yönetmeliği ve Yönetim Kurulu Üyelerinin Özen Borcu Çerçevesinde Hukuki Sorumluluğu
İklim değişikliğiyle mücadele ve sürdürülebilir ekonomik büyüme hedefleri, şirketlerin faaliyetlerini yalnızca finansal performans bakımından değil, çevresel etkileri ve sürdürülebilirlik politikaları açısından da değerlendirmelerini gerekli kılmaktadır. Bu dönüşüm, sürdürülebilir yatırımların teşvik edilmesi kadar şirketlerin çevresel performanslarına ilişkin açıklamalarının doğruluğunu ve şeffaflığını da önemli hâle getirmektedir.
Turkey Environment
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Sakar Law Office
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Extension Of The Deadline For Joint Stock And Limited Liability Companies To Increase Their Capital To The New Minimum Amounts Until 31 December 2027
Turkey has extended the deadline for joint stock and limited liability companies to meet new statutory minimum capital requirements by one full year. Companies with capital below TRY 250,000 (joint stock) or TRY 50,000 (limited liability) now have until December 31, 2027 to complete their capital increase procedures and register them with the Trade Registry Directorate.
Turkey Commercial
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Bener Law Office
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Veri Sorumluları Dikkat: İlgili Kişi Başvurularında Bildirim Usulü Netleşti
Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumu'nun 1 Ekim 2026 tarihli açıklaması, ilgili kişi başvurularına verilecek nihai cevapların yazılı veya elektronik ortamda iletilmesi gerekliliğini netleştirdi. Veri sorumlularının telefon görüşmeleri veya yüz yüze bilgilendirmeleri resmi cevap yerine kullanamayacağı, cevapların süresinde, açık, belgelendirilebilir ve doğrulanabilir şekilde iletil
Turkey Privacy
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CBC Law Firm
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Deadline For Compliance With Minimum Capital Requirements In Joint Stock And Limited Liability Companies: 31 December 2026
Joint stock companies and limited liability companies in Turkey face a critical deadline of 31 December 2026 to comply with new minimum capital requirements under the Turkish Commercial Code. Companies that fail to complete the required capital increase within this timeframe risk being deemed dissolved, making it essential for businesses to promptly review their capital structures and complete necessary corporate procedures.
Turkey Commercial
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CBC Law Firm
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CMB Updates Share Ownership Disclosure And Free Float Rules
The Capital Markets Board of Türkiye has introduced significant changes to share ownership disclosure requirements and free float calculations for companies listed on Borsa İstanbul. The new regulations lower the minimum disclosure threshold from 5% to 3% and establish updated rules for how repurchased shares and indirect shareholdings affect free float calculations. These changes have important implications for direct shareholders, persons acting in concert, and those with indirect ownership stru
Turkey Finance
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Moroglu Arseven
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CMB Introduces Approval Requirement For Off-Exchange Share Sales
Turkey's Capital Markets Board has introduced new regulations requiring major shareholders of publicly traded companies to obtain regulatory approval before conducting off-exchange share sales above specified thresholds. The rules establish different percentage thresholds based on a company's free float ratio and apply to shareholders holding more than 20% of share capital or those with privileged board appointment rights. These requirements mark a significant expansion of existing disclosure obligations, t
Turkey Commercial
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Moroglu Arseven
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Newsletter On Off-Exchange Share Sales In Public Companies
Turkey's Capital Markets Board has introduced new regulations governing off-exchange share sales by major shareholders of public companies, establishing strict thresholds and requiring CMB approval for transfers exceeding specified limits. These rules impose significant compliance obligations on controlling shareholders and investment institutions, fundamentally changing how large block trades must be structured and executed in the Turkish capital markets.
Turkey Commercial
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Bener Law Office
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The ACFE Report To The Nations 2026: Key Considerations For General Counsel And Compliance Officers In Türkiye
Occupational fraud rarely remains a purely financial issue. It can quickly become a board-level governance concern, create regulatory exposure and trigger a reputational crisis. The risks are particularly acute where misconduct involves senior employees, third-party intermediaries, public-sector touchpoints or collusion that enables perpetrators to bypass standard controls.
Turkey Commercial
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Paksoy
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Payların İlk Halka Arzına İlişkin Başvuruların Sonuçlandırılmasında Öncelik Verilecek Kriterlere İlişkin Kurul İlke Kararı
Turkey's Capital Markets Board has introduced new priority criteria for initial public offering applications, allowing certain companies to bypass standard application queues. Companies meeting specific requirements related to regional presence, government ownership, or substantial market value can now request expedited processing of their IPO applications.
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Nazali
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Sigortacılık Destek Hizmetlerinde Yeni Uyum Rejimi
Turkey's Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency has introduced new licensing requirements and obligations for insurance support service providers, particularly affecting those operating in claims management, 24/7 assistance, and claims investigation. The regulation establishes minimum capital requirements, organizational standards, and a phased compliance timeline for existing providers to meet the new regulatory framework.
Turkey Insurance
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Paksoy
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Anayasa Mahkemesi’nden İki Ortaklı Limited Şirketlerde Ortaklıktan Çıkarma Rejimi Ile İlgili İptal Kararı
Turkey's Constitutional Court has ruled that the existing mechanism for expelling partners from two-partner limited liability companies is unconstitutional, creating a significant shift in corporate governance. The decision addresses a long-standing structural problem where equal or minority shareholders were effectively unable to remove problematic partners due to voting requirements.
Turkey Commercial
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