Recent Keynotes of August 2026
31.08.2026
Fuat Sarı
International Agreements
- The Grant Agreement signed with the International Fund for Agricultural Development regarding the Euphrates River Basin Rehabilitation Project was published in the Official Gazette dated 06.08.2026 and numbered 33332.
- Law No. 7591 on the Approval of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement regarding the Thirty-First Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Twenty-First Session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol, the Eighth Session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement, the Sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies and Other UNFCCC Meetings entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 09.08.2026 and numbered 33335.
Resolutions of the President
- The Resolution of the President dated 30.07.2026 and numbered 11563 on Amending the Import Regime Decision was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.07.2026 and numbered 33326. This Resolution enters into force on 01.08.2026.
- The Resolution of the President dated 30.07.2026 and numbered 11564 on the Implementation of Tariff Quotas on the Importation of Certain Products Originating from the Republic of Maldives was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.07.2026 and numbered 33326. This Resolution enters into force on 01.08.2026.
- The Resolution of the President dated 30.07.2026 and numbered 11565 on the Principles Amending the Principles regarding the Employment of Contracted Personnel entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.07.2026 and numbered 33326.
- The Resolution of the President dated 31.07.2026 and numbered 11568 on the Amendment to List No. (1) Annexed to the Council of Ministers Resolution dated 30.09.2013 and numbered 2013/5428 on the Freezing of the Assets under the Control of Persons, Entities or Organizations Listed pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolutions Nos. 1267 (1999), 1988 (2011), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 01.08.2026 and numbered 33327.
- The Resolution of the President dated 08.08.2026 and numbered 11572 on Amending the Decision on the Provision of Project-Based State Aid for Investments was published in the Official Gazette dated 09.08.2026 and numbered 33335. The provisions of this Resolution enter into force on different dates.
- The Resolution of the President dated 14.08.2026 and numbered 11624 on the Amendment to List No. (1) Annexed to the Council of Ministers Resolution dated 30.09.2013 and numbered 2013/5428 on the Freezing of the Assets under the Control of Persons, Entities or Organizations Listed pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolutions Nos. 1267 (1999), 1988 (2011), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 15.08.2026 and numbered 33341.
- The Resolution of the President dated 14.08.2026 and numbered 11625 on the Determination of Contribution Fees and Tuition Fees to be Collected as Student Contributions to Current Service Costs at Higher Education Institutions in the 2026-2027 Academic Year entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 15.08.2026 and numbered 33341, effective as of 30.06.2026.
- The Resolution of the President dated 17.08.2026 and numbered 11628 on Amending the Decision on the Determination of the Conditions relating to the Undertaking, Acquisition and Completion of Urban Rail Transport Systems, Metros and Related Facilities by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and their Subsequent Transfer entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 18.08.2026 and numbered 33344.
Legislation
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Suspension of Work at Workplaces was published in the Official Gazette dated 21.07.2026 and numbered 33316. The provisions of this Regulation enter into force on different dates.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Occupational Health and Safety in Mining Workplaces entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 21.07.2026 and numbered 33316.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Insurance Support Services entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 23.07.2026 and numbered 33318.
- The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on Environmental Impact Assessment Competency Certificate entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 23.07.2026 and numbered 33318.
- The Regulation on Zoning and Licensing Procedures for Wind and Solar Energy-Based Electricity Generation Facilities entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 24.07.2026 and numbered 33319.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Compensation for Animal Diseases entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 24.07.2026 and numbered 33319.
- The Communiqué (No: 2026/10) on the Administration of Import Quotas and Tariff Quotas entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 25.07.2026 and numbered 33320.
- The Communiqué on the July 2026 Statistics regarding the Number of Workers in Branches of Activity and the Number of Members of Trade Unions pursuant to Law No. 6356 on Trade Unions and Collective Labor Agreements entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 28.07.2026 and numbered 33323.
- The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2026/42) Amending the Communiqué on Import Inspection of Products Subject to the Control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Product Safety and Inspection: 2026/5) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 28.07.2026 and numbered 33323.
- The Communiqué (No: 2026/1) Amending the Communiqué on Precious Metal Standards and Refineries (Communiqué No: 2023/1) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 29.07.2026 and numbered 33324.
- The Regulation on Tolls and Administrative Fines for Foreign-Registered Vehicles on Toll Roads and on the Collection of Fines entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 29.07.2026 and numbered 33324.
- Law No. 7589 on the Amendment to Certain Laws with a View to the Effective and Efficient Operation of the Judiciary was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.07.2026 and numbered 33326. The provisions of this Law come into force on different dates.
- Law No. 7590 on the Amendment to Certain Laws and Decree Laws was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.07.2026 and numbered 33326. The provisions of this Law come into force on different dates.
- The Regulation Amending the Mining Regulation entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.07.2026 and numbered 33326.
- The Communiqué (Serial No: 594) Amending the Tax Procedure Law General Communiqué (Serial No: 531) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.07.2026 and numbered 33326.
- The Communiqué on the Implementation of Tariff Quotas on the Importation of Certain Products Originating from the Republic of Maldives was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.07.2026 and numbered 33326. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.08.2026.
- The Communiqué (No: 2026/11) Amending the Communiqué (No: 2023/5) on Supporting the Conversion of Companies’ Foreign Currency Funds Originating from Abroad into Turkish Lira was published in the Official Gazette dated 01.08.2026 and numbered 33327. Article 6 of this Communiqué enters into force on the date of its publication; its remaining provisions enter into force on 01.10.2026.
- The Decision on Other Activities that Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu A.Ş. May Carry Out in Addition to Its Securities Settlement System Operation Activities entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 01.08.2026 and numbered 33327.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Protection of Drinking and Utility Water Basins entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 04.08.2026 and numbered 33330.
- The Regulation on Local Climate Change Action Plans and Provincial Climate Change Coordination Boards entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 04.08.2026 and numbered 33330.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Protection and Use of Agricultural Land was published in the Official Gazette dated 04.08.2026 and numbered 33330. This Regulation entered into force on the date of its publication, effective as of 04.04.2026.
- The Real Estate Tax Law General Communiqué (Serial No: 90) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 06.08.2026 and numbered 33332.
- Law No. 7592 on the Amendment to the Higher Education Law and Certain Other Laws entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 09.08.2026 and numbered 33335.
- The Regulation on Athletes’ Health Reports entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 11.08.2026 and numbered 33337.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Demolition of Buildings was published in the Official Gazette dated 12.08.2026 and numbered 33338. The provisions of this Regulation enter into force on different dates.
- The Communiqué on Price Increase Rates Applicable to Project and Supervision Works was published in the Official Gazette dated 12.08.2026 and numbered 33338. This Communiqué entered into force on the date of its publication, effective as of 01.07.2026.
- The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on the Determination of Customs Administrations Authorized for the Entry of Certain Products Subject to the Control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and Provincial Directorates of Agriculture and Forestry Authorized to Carry Out Official Controls entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 12.08.2026 and numbered 33338.
- The Resolution of the President dated 12.08.2026 and numbered 11606 on the Redetermination of Special Consumption Tax Amounts Applicable to Certain Goods entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 13.08.2026 and numbered 33339.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Control of End-of-Life Tires entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 13.08.2026 and numbered 33339.
- The Customs General Communiqué (Serial No: 9) Amending the Customs General Communiqué on Temporarily Imported Road Vehicles (Serial No: 1) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 14.08.2026 and numbered 33340.
- The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on Licensed Warehousing of Grains, Pulses and Oilseeds entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 14.08.2026 and numbered 33340.
- The Communiqué (No: 2026/28) on the Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 14.08.2026 and numbered 33340.
- The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on the Grant of Establishment Permits to Licensed Warehouse Operators entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 14.08.2026 and numbered 33340.
- The Regulation on the Rental of Motor Vehicles was published in the Official Gazette dated 15.08.2026 and numbered 33341. This Regulation enters into force on 01.01.2027.
- Branch of Activity Determination Decisions (Nos: 2026/50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61) were published in the Official Gazette dated 15.08.2026 and numbered 33341.
- The List of Inward Processing Authorization Certificates (D1) for July 2026 was published in the Official Gazette dated 17.08.2026 and numbered 33343.
- The List of Domestic Sales and Delivery Certificates (D3) for July 2026 was published in the Official Gazette dated 17.08.2026 and numbered 33343.
- The List of Outward Processing Authorization Certificates (H1) for July 2026 was published in the Official Gazette dated 17.08.2026 and numbered 33343.
- The List of Inward Processing Authorization Certificates Cancelled upon Request of Firms for July 2026 was published in the Official Gazette dated 17.08.2026 and numbered 33343.
- Law No. 7593 on the Amendment to the Child Protection Law and Certain Other Laws was published in the Official Gazette dated 18.08.2026 and numbered 33344. The provisions of this Law come into force on different dates.
- Law No. 7594 on the Amendment to Certain Laws was published in the Official Gazette dated 18.08.2026 and numbered 33344. The provisions of this Law entered into force on the date of publication, to be applied as of different dates.
- Law No. 7595 on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Cohesion entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 18.08.2026 and numbered 33344.
- Presidential Circular No. 2026/9 on the Türkiye Artificial Intelligence Action Plan (2026-2030) was published in the Official Gazette dated 18.08.2026 and numbered 33344.
Mergers and Acquisitions
- The Competition Board (“Board”) authorized the establishment of joint control over Depot Konaklama Hizmetleri AŞ, currently under the negative sole control of Maxis Girişim Sermayesi Portföy Yönetimi AŞ, by AGY Holding AŞ through the acquisition of a certain percentage of the shares of the company. (23.07.2026, 26-26/777-323)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of the sole control of Dual Co., Ltd. by Motrex Co., Ltd. through Motrex EFM Co., Ltd. (23.07.2026, 26-26/770-319)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of the sole control of České Aerolinie A.S., Smartwings, A.S. and their subsidiaries by Pegasus Hava Taşımacılığı AŞ through Pegasus Europe B.V. (23.07.2026, 26-26/769-318)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control over Atlantic Aviation Holdings Corporation by the APOLLO Group, consisting of subsidiaries of Apollo Global Management Inc., and the KKR Group, consisting of KKR & Co. Inc. and its affiliates. (23.07.2026, 26-26/768-317)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control over the economic entity consisting of the Daesan Petrochemical Complex, which will be separated from Lotte Chemical Corporation and transformed into a newly established company (NewCo), and HD Hyundai Chemical Co., Ltd. by HD Hyundai Oilbank Co., Ltd. and Lotte Chemical Corporation. (23.07.2026, 26-26/766-315)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control over Al-Mustaqbal Lil-Thaka Al-Istinai Company together with the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund by Saudi Arabian Oil Company through its wholly owned subsidiary Saudi Aramco Development Company. (23.07.2026, 26-26/760-314)
- The Board authorized the indirect acquisition of the sole control of Moonton Holdings Limited and Shanghai Moonton Technology Co., Ltd. by Saudi Electronic Gaming Holding Company. (23.07.2026, 26-26/759-313)
- The Board authorized the acquisition by The Brink’s Company of the entire issued share capital of NCR Atleos Corporation. (23.07.2026, 26-26/750-310)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control over Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A., currently under the sole control of CVC Funds, by Groupe Bruxelles Lambert S.A. together with funds managed and/or advised by affiliates of CVC Capital Partners plc. (23.07.2026, 26-26/749-309)
- The Board authorized the indirect acquisition of the sole control of Organon & Co. by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited. (23.07.2026, 26-26/747-307)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control by Seres Group Co. Ltd. through the acquisition of shares arising from the capital increase of Beijing Ionchi New Energy Technology Co. Ltd., which is currently a full-function joint venture of Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd. and BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. (23.07.2026, 26-26/745-305)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of the sole control of Austriacard Holdings AG by Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (30.07.2026, 26-27/793-333)
- The Board authorized the merger of VHV Allgemeine Sigorta AŞ and Türk Nippon Sigorta AŞ. (30.07.2026, 26-27/792-332)
- The Board conditionally authorized the acquisition of the sole control of CarrefourSA Carrefour Sabancı Ticaret Merkezi AŞ by the Aydın Family through Yeni Mağazacılık AŞ. (30.07.2026, 26-27/789-331)
- The Board authorized the establishment of sole control over Hugo Boss AG by Frasers Group plc through the acquisition of a certain percentage of the shares of Hugo Boss AG. (30.07.2026, 26-27/782-327)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of the sole control of the Honeywell Productivity Solutions and Services business line by Brady Worldwide, Inc., a subsidiary of Brady Corporation. (30.07.2026, 26-27/780-326)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of most shares and the sole control of Kem One Group from Apollo Global Management, Inc. by Monarch Alternative Capital LP. (30.07.2026, 26-27/779-325)
- The Board authorized the establishment of three joint ventures consisting of four legal entities by Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc. and Electrolux de Mexico S.A. de C.V., both within the AB Electrolux group, and Midea America Corp. and Midea Elektrics, both within the Midea Group Co., Ltd. group: (i) a sales joint venture (SJV) for the supply of refrigeration products to third-party customers in the United States and Canada, (ii) a Juarez manufacturing joint venture (JMJV) consisting of two separate legal entities for the manufacture of refrigeration products in Mexico, and (iii) an Anderson manufacturing joint venture (AMJV) for the manufacture and supply of washing machine products in North Carolina. (06.08.2026, 26-28/822-343)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of a certain percentage of the shares of Majis Industrial Services SAOC, ultimately controlled by the Oman Investment Authority, by Iv3 Aqua Holding A/S, ultimately controlled by A.P. Moller Foundation, and a certain percentage by Rakiza GP I Ltd, jointly controlled by the Oman Investment Authority and Reade GRIFFITH. (06.08.2026, 26-28/819-342)
- The Board authorized the transfer of joint control over E-Data Teknoloji Pazarlama AŞ from Osman SUNGUR and Tahir Fatih MUTLU to Osman Arıkan NACAR, İsmet KÖKSAL and Ali GÖL. (06.08.2026, 26-28/808-338)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Prosperity Kingsfield Ltd. by Taifu Kechuang Special Steel (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (06.08.2026, 26-28/805-337)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of the sole control of Feriköy Gayrimenkul Yatırım İnşaat Turizm Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ, currently under the joint control of Rönesans Gayrimenkul Yatırım AŞ and Euro Crescent Private Limited, by Rönesans Gayrimenkul Yatırım AŞ. (06.08.2026, 26-28/801-335)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of all shares and the sole control of IMCA Elektronik ve Bilişim San. ve Tic. AŞ, SACA Elektronik San. ve Tic. AŞ, SACA Europe B.V. and SACA Europe Sp. Z.o.o., currently controlled by Halit Mehmet Cemal ALPAY, by Steliau Développement SAS. (20.08.2026, 26-30/884-374)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of Hebei Mauri Food Co. Ltd., controlled by Associated British Foods Asia Pacific Holding Ltd., a subsidiary of Associated British Food plc, by AB Mauri Yihai Kerry Investment Company Ltd., a full-function joint venture established between AB Mauri China Ltd., a subsidiary of Associated British Food plc, and Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Wilmar International Ltd. (20.08.2026, 26-30/892-378)
- The Board authorized the establishment of a joint venture under the name C2X Asia Pte. Ltd. between C2X Ltd. and CP Industrial Capital Management Co. Limited. (20.08.2026, 26-30/889-376)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control over Project Potter Holdings, LLC by Francisco Partners Management, L.P. and Heidelberg Materials AG. (20.08.2026, 26-30/888-375)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of 90.1% of the shares relating to the Food Ingredients Business Line of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. through funds and vehicles ultimately managed by CVC Capital Partners plc. (20.08.2026, 26-30/871-364)
- The Board authorized the merger of Indovida India Private Limited with EPL Limited and the subsequent establishment of joint control over EPL Limited by Indorama Netherlands B.V. and Epsilon Bidco Pte. Ltd. (20.08.2026, 26-30/869-363)
- The Board authorized the establishment of a full-function joint venture by UPM-Kymmene Corporation and Sappi Limited. (20.08.2026, 26-30/868-362)
- The Board conditionally authorized the acquisition of the sole control of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation. (20.08.2026, 26-30/866-361)
Energy
- The decisions of the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (“EMRA”) dated 30.07.2026 and numbered 14764, 14765-1, 14765-2 and 14766 were published in the Official Gazette dated 01.08.2026 and numbered 33327.
- The decisions of EMRA dated 06.08.2026 and numbered 14781, 14782, 14783, 14784, 14785, 14786 and 14787 were published in the Official Gazette dated 08.08.2026 and numbered 33334.
- The decision of EMRA dated 13.08.2026 and numbered 14803 was published in the Official Gazette dated 14.08.2026 and numbered 33340.
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