Turkey: Corporate/Commercial Law

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Pay Sahipliği Açıklamaları Ve Fiili Dolaşımdaki Paylara İlişkin Yeni Esaslar: SPK 2026/57 Sayılı Bülten Değerlendirmesi
Sermaye Piyasası Kurulu (“SPK” veya “Kurul”), i-SPK.15.2 (03.09.2026 tarih ve 54/1614 sayılı) sayılı İlke Kararı (“İlke Kararı”) ile, II-15.1 sayılı Özel Durumlar Tebliği (“Tebliğ”) kapsamındaki pay sahipliği açıklama eşiğinin alt sınırını %3’e indirdi. İlke Kararı, 11.09.2026 gün sonundan itibaren uygulanacak.
Turkey Commercial
GT
Gen Temizer
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New Rules On Shareholding Disclosures And Actual Free Float: Assessment Of CMB Bulletin No. 2026/57
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.
Turkey Commercial
GT
Gen Temizer
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Newsletter On Shareholding Disclosures And Free-Float Shares
Turkey's Capital Markets Board has introduced new disclosure thresholds and free-float calculation methodologies that will fundamentally reshape transparency requirements for publicly traded companies. The regulatory changes lower material event disclosure thresholds from 5% to 3% and establish comprehensive daily monitoring of shareholding structures through the Central Securities Depository.
Turkey Commercial
BO
Bener Law Office
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Sermaye Piyasasi Kurulu’nun Halka Açik Şirket Pay Devirlerine İlişkin Yeni Düzenlemesi Hakkinda Bilgi Notu
Sermaye Piyasası Kurulu (“SPK”), 28.08.2026 tarihli ve 52/1589 sayılı kararı (“Karar”) ile VII-128.1 sayılı Pay Tebliği’ne (“Pay Tebliği”) atıfla, payları Borsada işlem gören ortaklıkların belirli pay sahipleri tarafından gerçekleştirilecek Borsa dışı pay devirlerine ilişkin yeni esaslar belirlemiştir. Pay Tebliği’nin 27. maddesi, belirli nitelikteki pay sahiplerinin herhangi bir 12 aylık dönemde ortaklık sermayesinin %10’unu aşan pay satışlarını Borsada gerçekleştirmeden önce SPK onaylı pay satış bilgi formu düzenlemelerini öngörmektedir.
Turkey Commercial
OA
Ozbilen Aykut Attorney Partnership
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Quick Read: Competition Law Updates In Türkiye – August 2026
The Turkish Competition Authority has issued several significant decisions in August 2026, including conditional approval of Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros., acceptance of commitments from ETS Tur regarding exclusivity practices in tourism, and administrative fines against Babymall for vertical restrictions. New investigations have been launched into TEVA's patent strategies and information exchange in plant protection markets, while the preliminary pharmaceutical sector inquiry highlights competiti
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The Turkish Competition Authority Releases A Leading Food Delivery Platform From Most Of Its Binding Commitments Following The Loss Of Its Dominance, But Keeps The Narrow Price Parity Commitment In Place For Two More Years
This article examines the Turkish Competition Board’s (“Board”) Yemek Sepeti Decision[1] (“Decision”), assessing a request for the removal of commitments made binding in 2021, under the “material change” condition of Article 43(4)(a) of Law No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition (“Law No. 4054”).
Turkey Anti-trust
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Paksoy
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Dijital Ortamlarda İlan Ve Ticari İşlemlere İlişkin Bildirim Yükümlülüğü Genişletilmiştir
Turkey's Revenue Administration has issued a new communiqué expanding digital activity reporting obligations beyond e-commerce to encompass all digital platforms including internet-based buying, selling, leasing, advertising and listing activities. The regulation introduces new reporting requirements for various service providers including social network and location providers, while modifying identification information protocols and establishing monthly reporting deadlines through the BTRANS system.
Turkey Tax
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Orta Vadeli Programda (2027-2029) Vergilemeye İlişkin Hedef Ve Politikalar
Turkey's Medium-Term Program (2027-2029) outlines the country's economic roadmap, setting forth macroeconomic targets including GDP growth projections, budget deficit goals, and unemployment rates. The program emphasizes tax policy reforms focused on fairness and efficiency, expanding the tax base, and combating the informal economy through digital transformation and enhanced audit capabilities.
Turkey Tax
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Nazali
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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.
Turkey Immigration
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Paldimoglu Law Firm
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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.
Turkey Finance
EP
Esenyel Partners
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Pay Sahipliği Açıklamaları Ve Fiili Dolaşımdaki Paylara İlişkin Yeni Esaslar: SPK 2026/57 Sayılı Bülten Değerlendirmesi
Sermaye Piyasası Kurulu (“SPK” veya “Kurul”), i-SPK.15.2 (03.09.2026 tarih ve 54/1614 sayılı) sayılı İlke Kararı (“İlke Kararı”) ile, II-15.1 sayılı Özel Durumlar Tebliği (“Tebliğ”) kapsamındaki pay sahipliği açıklama eşiğinin alt sınırını %3’e indirdi. İlke Kararı, 11.09.2026 gün sonundan itibaren uygulanacak.
Turkey Commercial
GT
Gen Temizer
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New Rules On Shareholding Disclosures And Actual Free Float: Assessment Of CMB Bulletin No. 2026/57
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.
Turkey Commercial
GT
Gen Temizer
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