Recent Keynotes of February 2026
28.02.2026
Pelin Mutlu
International Agreements
- The Resolution of the President dated 12.02.2026 and numbered 10941 on the Approval of the Decision No. 1/2024 dated 11 October 2024 of the Joint Committee established under the Free Trade Agreement between the Republic of Türkiye and the Republic of Serbia, amending Protocol II on the Definition of the Concept of “Originating Products” and Methods of Administrative Cooperation of the said Agreement, to be effective as of 1 January 2025, was published in the Official Gazette dated 13.02.2026 and numbered 33167.
Resolutions of the President
- The Resolution of the President dated 21.01.2026 and numbered 10895 on the Principles on the Amendment to the Principles Regarding the Employment of Contracted Personnel entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 22.01.2026 and numbered 33145.
- The Resolution of the President dated 21.01.2026 and numbered 10896 on the Procedures and Principles Regarding Procurements to be Made under Article 3(z) of the Public Procurement Law No. 4734 for the Execution of International Organizations and Meetings to be Organized by the Directorate General for European Union and Foreign Relations of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and Determined by the President entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 22.01.2026 and numbered 33145.
- The Resolution of the President dated 14.02.2026 and numbered 10953 on the Implementation of the Decision on the Amendment to the Decision on the Extension of Treasury Profit Share-Supported Investment and Operating Financing for Agricultural Production by Ziraat Katılım Bankası A.Ş.; the Decision on the Amendment to the Decision on the Extension of Treasury Interest-Supported Investment and Operating Loans for Agricultural Production by T.C. Ziraat Bankası A.Ş. and Agricultural Credit Cooperatives; and the Decision on the Amendment to the Decision on the Extension of Treasury Interest-Supported Investment and Operating Loans to Tradesmen and Craftsmen by Türkiye Halk Bankası A.Ş. entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 15.02.2026 and numbered 33169.
Legislation
- The Regulation on the Working Procedures and Principles of the National Occupational Health and Safety Council entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 21.01.2026 and numbered 33144.
- The Regulation Amending the Electricity Market Measurement Systems Regulation entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 21.01.2026 and numbered 33144.
- The Decision on the Repeal of the Decision dated 30.10.2025 and numbered 11929/21528 was published in the Official Gazette dated 21.01.2026 and numbered 33144.
- The Regulation Amending the Spatial Plans Preparation Regulation entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 22.01.2026 and numbered 33145.
- The Public Procurement Communiqué (Communiqué No: 2026/1) was published in the Official Gazette dated 22.01.2026 and numbered 33145. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.02.2026.
- The Decision Amending Circular No. 1996/2 on the Compulsory Profession Decision was published in the Official Gazette dated 22.01.2026 and numbered 33145.
- The Regulation on the Rehabilitation of Mining Sites entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 23.01.2026 and numbered 33146.
- The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on the Determination of Authorized Customs Administrations for the Entry of Certain Products Subject to the Control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Provincial Directorates of Agriculture and Forestry Authorized to Carry Out Official Controls entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 23.01.2026 and numbered 33146.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Implementation of the Coastal Law entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 24.01.2026 and numbered 33147.
- The Tax Procedure Law General Communiqué (Serial No: 590) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 24.01.2026 and numbered 33147.
- The Communiqué (No: 2026/1) on the Repeal of the Communiqué (No: 2021/14) on the Support for the Conversion of Turkish Lira Deposit and Participation Accounts entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 24.01.2026 and numbered 33147.
- The Communiqué (No: 2026/2) on the Repeal of the Communiqué (No: 2021/16) on the Support for the Conversion of Gold Accounts into Turkish Lira Deposit and Participation Accounts entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 24.01.2026 and numbered 33147.
- The Communiqué (No: 2026/3) Amending the Communiqué (No: 2013/15) on Reserve Requirements entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 24.01.2026 and numbered 33147.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Classification and Registration of Construction Contractors entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 27.01.2026 and numbered 33150.
- The Regulation Amending the Electricity Market Connection and System Usage Regulation entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 27.01.2026 and numbered 33150.
- The Communiqué on the Updating of the Monetary Limits for the Announcements of Sales to be Made Pursuant to the Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law was published in the Official Gazette dated 27.01.2026 and numbered 33150. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.02.2026.
- The Communiqué (Serial No: 424) Amending the National Real Estate General Communiqué (Serial No: 421) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 27.01.2026 and numbered 33150.
- The Communiqué (No: 2026/3) on the Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 27.01.2026 and numbered 33150.
- Law No. 7573 on the Amendment of Certain Laws and the Decree Law No. 375 dated 23.01.2026 was published in the Official Gazette dated 29.01.2026 and numbered 33152. The provisions of this Law entered into force on the date of publication, to be applied as of different dates.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Vocational Qualification Training for Road Transport Activities entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 29.01.2026 and numbered 33152.
- The Communiqué (No: 2026/2) on the Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 29.01.2026 and numbered 33152.
- The Communiqué (No: 2026/4) Amending the Communiqué (No: 2010/2) on the Form of Printing of Cheque Books and the Determination of the Amount that Banks are Obliged to Pay to the Bearer was published in the Official Gazette dated 29.01.2026 and numbered 33152. This Communiqué enters into force on 30.01.2026.
- The Regulation Amending the Price Tag Regulation entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 30.01.2026 and numbered 33153.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Implementation of the Law on the Human Rights and Equality Institution of Türkiye entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 30.01.2026 and numbered 33153.
- The Communiqué (Communiqué No: 2026/1) on the Updating of the Monetary Limits within the Scope of the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Procurement of Goods and Services Related to the Repair and Restoration of Cultural Assets Required to be Protected and Environmental Arrangements was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.01.2026 and numbered 33153. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.02.2026.
- The Communiqué (Communiqué No: 2026/2) on the Updating of the Monetary Limits within the Scope of the Regulation on the Provision of Aid for Immovable Cultural Assets was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.01.2026 and numbered 33153. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.02.2026.
- The Communiqué (Communiqué No: 2026/1) on the Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 30.01.2026 and numbered 33153.
- The Regulation on the Rapporteurship of Consumer Arbitration Committees entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.01.2026 and numbered 33154.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Audit Activities of the Information and Communication Technologies Authority entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.01.2026 and numbered 33154.
- The Communiqué (Serial No: 57) Amending the General Application Communiqué on Value Added Tax was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.01.2026 and numbered 33154. The provisions of this Communiqué enter into force on different dates.
- The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on the Priority Product List entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.01.2026 and numbered 33154.
- The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on the List of Local Investment Subjects entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.01.2026 and numbered 33154.
- The Communiqué (Communiqué No: 2025/33) on the Biosecurity Rules of Commercial Broiler and Layer Poultry Enterprises entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.01.2026 and numbered 33154.
- The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on Public Disclosures by Banks Regarding Risk Management entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.01.2026 and numbered 33154.
- The Communiqué (No: 2026/5) Amending the Communiqué (No: 2020/4) on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Fees that Banks May Charge Commercial Customers was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.01.2026 and numbered 33154. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.02.2026.
- The Communiqué (No: 2026/6) Amending the Communiqué (No: 2020/16) on the Maximum Interest Rates Applicable to Credit Card Transactions entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.01.2026 and numbered 33154.
- The Communiqué (No: 2026/7) Amending the Communiqué (No: 2013/15) on Reserve Requirements entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.01.2026 and numbered 33154.
- The Communiqué on the Redetermination of the Minimum Equity Amounts of Payment and Electronic Money Institutions was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.01.2026 and numbered 33154. This Communiqué enters into force on 30.06.2026.
- The Decision on the Revocation of the Operating License of Vizyon Elektronik Para ve Ödeme Hizmetleri A.Ş. was published in the Official Gazette dated 01.02.2026 and numbered 33155.
- The Decision on the Revocation of the Operating License of BSM Ödeme Hizmetleri ve Elektronik Para A.Ş. was published in the Official Gazette dated 01.02.2026 and numbered 33155.
- The Decision on the Revocation of the Operating License of Vepara Elektronik Para ve Ödeme Hizmetleri A.Ş. was published in the Official Gazette dated 01.02.2026 and numbered 33155.
- The Decision on the Revocation of the Operating License of Tasfiye Halinde Mypayz Ödeme Kuruluşu A.Ş. was published in the Official Gazette dated 01.02.2026 and numbered 33155.
- The Communiqué on the Approximate Unit Construction Costs for the Year 2026 to be Used in the Calculation of Architectural and Engineering Service Fees was published in the Official Gazette dated 03.02.2026 and numbered 33157. This Communiqué entered into force on the date of publication, effective as of 01.01.2026.
- The Communiqué on the Price Increase Rates to be Applied in Project and Supervision Works was published in the Official Gazette dated 03.02.2026 and numbered 33157. This Communiqué entered into force on the date of publication, effective as of 01.01.2026.
- The Communiqué on the Evaluation Coefficients for the Year 2026 of Contractor Certificates and Work Completion Certificates Used in the Tenders for Construction, Facility and Repair Works was published in the Official Gazette dated 03.02.2026 and numbered 33157. This Communiqué entered into force on the date of publication, effective as of 01.01.2026.
- The Communiqué (No: 2025/15) Amending the Communiqué (No: 2017/8) on National Occupational Standards entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 03.02.2026 and numbered 33157.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Environmental Management of Dredged Materials entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 04.02.2026 and numbered 33158.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Maximum Price Tariffs of Goods and Services Produced by Merchants and Industrialists entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 04.02.2026 and numbered 33158.
- The Regulation Amending the Implementation Regulation of Law No. 6306 entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 04.02.2026 and numbered 33158.
- The Regulation on the Connection to the Wind Power Monitoring and Forecast Center entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 06.02.2026 and numbered 33160.
- The Regulation Amending the Free Zones Implementation Regulation entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 06.02.2026 and numbered 33160.
- The Communiqué Amending the Customs General Communiqué (Customs Procedures) (Serial No: 16) was published in the Official Gazette dated 06.02.2026 and numbered 33160. This Communiqué enters into force 30 days after the date of publication.
- The Communiqué (Communiqué No: 2026/4) on the Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 06.02.2026 and numbered 33160.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for Use Outdoors (2000/14/EC) was published in the Official Gazette dated 07.02.2026 and numbered 33161. This Regulation enters into force one year after the date of publication.
- The Communiqué (SGM-2026/3) Amending the Communiqué on Domestic Goods (SGM-2024/10) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 07.02.2026 and numbered 33161.
- The General Communiqué of the General Directorate of Public Accounts (Serial No: 98) (Depreciation, Depletion and Impairment) was published in the Official Gazette dated 10.02.2026 and numbered 33164. This Communiqué entered into force on the date of publication, effective as of 01.01.2026.
- The Communiqué on the Repeal of the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Implementation of Provisional Article 20 of the Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 11.02.2026 and numbered 33165.
- The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué (Import: 2026/13) on the Import of Certain Substances Affecting Occupational Health and Safety entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 11.02.2026 and numbered 33165.
- The Communiqué (Communiqué No: 2026/2) Amending the Communiqué (Communiqué No: 2010/4) on Mergers and Acquisitions Requiring the Approval of the Competition Board entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 11.02.2026 and numbered 33165.
- The Communiqué (Communiqué No: 2026/3) Amending the Communiqué (Communiqué No: 2013/2) on the Procedures and Principles to be Followed in the Preliminary Notifications and Authorization Applications to be Submitted to the Competition Authority for Acquisitions through Privatization to Gain Legal Validity entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 11.02.2026 and numbered 33165.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Measures Regarding the Prevention of Laundering Proceeds of Crime and Financing of Terrorism entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 13.02.2026 and numbered 33167.
- The Regulation Amending the Implementing Regulation on Fixed Odds and Pari-Mutuel Betting Games Based on Sports Competitions entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 13.02.2026 and numbered 33167.
- The General Communiqué of the General Directorate of Public Accounts (Serial No: 99) (Monetary Limits) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 13.02.2026 and numbered 33167.
- The Tax Procedure Law General Communiqué (Serial No: 591) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 13.02.2026 and numbered 33167.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Use of the Deductions Made from the Prices of Carrier Materials Containing Intellectual and Artistic Works and the Technical Devices Used for the Reproduction of Such Works entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 14.02.2026 and numbered 33168.
- The Regulation on Cooperation in International Health Services entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 14.02.2026 and numbered 33168.
- The Regulation on Transparency and Market Manipulation in Energy and Environmental Markets was published in the Official Gazette dated 14.02.2026 and numbered 33168. This Regulation enters into force on 01.06.2026.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Workplace Opening and Operating Licenses for Non-Sanitary Establishments Located at Airports Open to Civil Air Transportation (SHY-33A) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 17.02.2026 and numbered 33171.
- The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on Commercial Books entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 18.02.2026 and numbered 33172.
- The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on the Issuance of Entity in Charge of Maintenance (ECM) Certificates entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 18.02.2026 and numbered 33172.
- The Regulation Amending the Construction Products Regulation (305/2011/EU) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 20.02.2026 and numbered 33174.
- The Regulation Amending the Press Advertisement Agency Regulation entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 20.02.2026 and numbered 33174.
Mergers and Acquisitions
- The Competition Board (“Board”) authorized the acquisition of the sole control of Kasımpaşa Sportif Faaliyetler Anonim Şirketi by Koni İnşaat Sanayi Anonim Şirketi through a share transfer. (29.01.2026, 26-03/95-39)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of all shares and the sole control of CyberArk Software Ltd. by Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (29.01.2026, 26-03/92-38)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of the sole control of Bixcod Yazılım Danışmanlık ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi, currently under the joint control of Ömer KAYA and Altay Şükrü YILMAZ, by Ahlatcı Yatırım Holding A.Ş., which operates under Ahlatcı Holding A.Ş. (29.01.2026, 26-03/87-37)
- The Board authorized the transaction whereby Nemean Midco Limited, currently under the joint control of Cinven Limited and CVC Capital Partners plc, will transition to a new joint control structure with the inclusion of KKR & Co. Inc. (29.01.2026,26-03/85-35)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of the sole control of Sphinx SAS by Argent Bidco SAS, a newly established company indirectly controlled by funds managed by Warburg Pincus LLC. (29.01.2026, 26-03/84-34)
- The Board authorized the establishment of joint control over Turkuaz Sağlık Hizmetleri Medikal Temizlik Kimyasal Ürünler San. ve Tic. AŞ by Atlas Büyüme Sermayesi Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Fonu managed by Maxis Girişim Sermayesi Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş., which is indirectly controlled by Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş., and Ak Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. Birinci Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Fonu, which is indirectly controlled by Hacı Ömer Sabancı Holding AŞ. (29.01.2026, 26-03/83-33)
- The Board authorized the acquisition by Torunlar Gayrimenkul Yatırım Ortaklığı A.Ş. of Forum Kayseri Shopping Center and Forum Mersin Shopping Center, both currently 100% controlled by Union Investment Real Estate GmbH and operating in the provinces of Kayseri and Mersin, respectively. (29.01.2026, 26-03/81-31)
- The Board authorized the establishment of a joint venture named Loopium Pte. Ltd. by Nippon Steel Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation. (29.01.2026, 26-03/74-29)
- The Board authorized the establishment of joint control over VER GEO LIO GmbH by HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft, Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, and Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd. (29.01.2026, 26-03/55-23)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of all shares constituting the share capital of Dünya Varlık Yönetimi A.Ş. by Ali Emre BALLI through Online Finansal Danışmanlık A.Ş. (05.02.2026, 26-04/128-50)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of all shares representing the share capital of HRK Holding A.Ş. by Mehmet ÇEKER. (05.02.2026, 26-04/122-49)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of the sole control of Exact Sciences Corporation by Abbott Laboratories. (05.02.2026, 26-04/120-48)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control over One Foods Holdings Limited by BRF GmbH and Halal Products Development Company. (05.02.2026, 26-04/118-47)
- The Board authorized the indirect acquisition of all shares of Mobile Action Inc. by InMobi Pte Ltd. (05.02.2026, 26-04/114-43)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of the sole control of Tiqets Holding B.V. by Expedia Group, Inc. (05.02.2026, 26-04/102-42)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of a certain percentage of shares representing the share capital and the sole control of Altınyaldız Uluslararası Uzay Sistem Konstrüksiyonları Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi by ESKA Metal Sanayi Ticaret AŞ. (05.02.2026, 26-04/99-41)
Energy
- The decisions of the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (“EMRA”) dated 29.01.2026 and numbered 14271, 14272, 14273, 14274, 14275, 14276, 14277, 14278, 14279 were published in the Official Gazette dated 31.01.2026 and numbered 33154.
- The decisions of EMRA dated 06.02.2026 and numbered 14291, 14292, 14293, 14294, 14295, 14296, 14297, 14298 were published in the Official Gazette dated 11.02.2026 and numbered 33165.
- The decisions of EMRA dated 12.02.2026 and numbered 14314-1, 14318, 14319, 14320, 14321, 14322 were published in the Official Gazette dated 17.02.2026 and numbered 33171.
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