Recent Keynotes of January 2024

31.01.2024 İlayda Salkım

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International Agreements

The Resolution of the President dated 27.12.2023 and numbered 7996 on the Approval of the Annexed Financing Agreement for the Annual Action Programme for Türkiye for the Year 2022, Signed on behalf of the Republic of Türkiye on 30 November 2023, together with the accompanying Notes was published in the Official Gazette dated 28.12.2023 and numbered 32413.
The Resolution of the President dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 8049 on the Entry into Force of the Amendment Agreement Amending the Loan Agreements Signed between the Republic of Türkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (5th bis).
The Resolution of the President dated 05.01.2024 and numbered 8066 on the Approval of the Financing Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the European Commission for the IPA Türkiye-Bulgaria Programme (Interreg VI-A) was published in the Official Gazette dated 06.01.2024 and numbered 32421.
The Resolution of the President dated 11.01.2024 and numbered 8068 on the Entry into Force of the Grant Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan was published in the Official Gazette dated 12.01.2024 and numbered 32427.
The Resolution of the President dated 12.01.2024 and numbered 8080 on the Approval of Addendum No. 3 to the Financing Agreement for the Annual Action Programme for Türkiye for 2016, together with the accompanying Notes was published in the Official Gazette dated 13.01.2024 and numbered 32428.
The Resolution of the President dated 15.01.2023 and numbered 8083 on the Ratification of the Agreement on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Government of the Republic of Angola was published in the Official Gazette dated 16.01.2024 and numbered 32431.

Resolutions of the President

The Resolution of the President dated 27.12.2023 and numbered 7998 on the Determination of the Monetary Limit and Type of Goods or Services that can be provided without an Agreement in 2024 within the Scope of Law dated 30/5/1985 and numbered 3212, entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 28.12.2023 and numbered 32413.
The Resolution of the President dated 27.12.2023 and numbered 7999 on the Amendment to the Resolution on the Implementation of Certain Articles of the Customs Law numbered 4458 was published in the Official Gazette dated 28.12.2023 and numbered 32413. This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication, effective as of 01.01.2024.
The Resolution of the President dated 27.12.2023 and numbered 8000 on the Amendment to the Resolution on the Removal of the Right to Discount the Value Added Tax Calculated within the Scope of Import Surveillance and Safeguard Measures was published in the Official Gazette dated 28.12.2023 and numbered 32413. This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication, effective as of 24.11.2023.
The Resolution of the President dated 27.12.2023 and numbered 8001 on the Redetermination of the Special Consumption Tax Rates, Minimum Lump Sum and Lump Sum Tax Amounts Applied to Certain Goods in Schedule (B) of the List (III) Annexed to the Law numbered 4760 on the Special Consumption Tax and the Non-Application of the Paragraph (3) of Article 12 of the aforementioned Law on These Goods for the January-June Period of 2024 was published in the Official Gazette dated 28.12.2023 and numbered 32413. This Resolution enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Presidential Decree dated 27.12.2023 and numbered 8002 on the Withholding Rates in the Provisional Article 67 of the Income Tax Law numbered 193 entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 28.12.2023 and numbered 32413.
The Resolution of the President dated 27.12.2023 and numbered 8003 on the Redetermination of the Rates in the Fourth Paragraph of Article 6 of the Law numbered 5602 on the Regulation of Taxes, Funds and Shares Collected from the Revenues of Games of Chance was published in the Official Gazette dated 28.12.2023 and numbered 32413. This Resolution enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Resolution of the President dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 8043 on the Amendment to the Import Regime Resolution was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (3th bis). This Resolution enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Resolution of the President dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 8044 on the Amendment to the Resolution on the Implementation of Additional Customs Duty on Imports was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (3th bis). This Resolution enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Resolutions of the President dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 8045 and 8046 on the Implementation of Tariff Quotas on the Import of Certain Industrial Products was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (3th bis). These Resolutions enter into force on 01.01.2024.
The Resolution of the President dated 15.01.2024 and numbered 8082 on the Adoption and Implementation of the 2024 Investment Program entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 15.01.2024 and numbered 32430 (bis).
The Principles dated 15.01.2024 and numbered 8089 on the Implementation of Provisional Article 7 of the Law numbered 4735 on Public Procurement Contracts entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 16.01.2024 and numbered 32431.

Legislation

The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on the Procedure for the Initiation of Enforcement Proceedings Regarding Money Receivables Arising from Subscription Contracts entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 21.12.2023 and numbered 32406.
The Regulation on Banks’ Loan Transactions was published in the Official Gazette dated 21.12.2023 and numbered 32406. This Regulation enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Regulation on Determination of Risk Groups and Credit Limits was published in the Official Gazette dated 21.12.2023 and numbered 32406. This Regulation enters into force on 01.01.2024.
Sales Expenses Tariff was published in the Official Gazette dated 21.12.2023 and numbered 32406. This Tariff enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué on Administrative Fines to be Imposed in 2024 Pursuant to Article 25 of the Nuclear Regulation Law numbered 7381 was published in the Official Gazette dated 21.12.2023 and numbered 32406. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (No: 2023/38) Amending the Communiqué (No: 2020/4) on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Fees to be Charged by Banks to Commercial Customers was published in the Official Gazette dated 22.12.2023 and numbered 32407. The provisions of this Communiqué enter into force on different dates.
The Communiqué (No: 2023/39) Amending the Communiqué (No: 2020/7) on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Fees to be Charged to Financial Consumers was published in the Official Gazette dated 22.12.2023 and numbered 32407. This Communiqué enters into force on 04.01.2024.
The Communiqué (No: 2023/40) Amending the Communiqué on Securities Maintenance was published in the Official Gazette dated 22.12.2023 and numbered 32407. The provisions of this Communiqué enter into force on different dates.
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Qualifications of Tourism Facilities entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 23.12.2023 and numbered 32408.
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 23.12.2023 and numbered 32408.
The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (No: 2023/39) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 24.12.2023 and numbered 32409.
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Intermediary Activities in the Turkish Commodity Exchange and the Supervision and Audit of Intermediaries entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 26.12.2023 and numbered 32411.
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Measures Regarding Natural Gas Market Distribution Licenses entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 26.12.2023 and numbered 32411.
The Regulation Amending the Natural Gas Market Certificate Regulation entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 26.12.2023 and numbered 32411.
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Licensing of Medicinal Products for Human Use was published in the Official Gazette dated 26.12.2023 and numbered 32411. The provisions of this Regulation enter into force on different dates.
The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on Variations in Licensed Medicinal Products for Human Use entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 26.12.2023 and numbered 32411.
The Communiqué on the Tariff on Bankruptcy Administration Fee, Letter and Notification Expenses was published in the Official Gazette dated 26.12.2023 and numbered 32411. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles to be Followed in Requests for Foreign Notification and Judicial Assistance was published in the Official Gazette dated 26.12.2023 and numbered 32411. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqués No. 2023/38 and 2023/40 on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 26.12.2023 and numbered 32411.
The Communiqué on Administrative Fines to be Imposed in 2024 Pursuant to Article 9 of the Law numbered 4646 on Natural Gas Market (Law Amending the Electricity Market Law and the Law on the Natural Gas Market) was published in the Official Gazette dated 27.12.2023 and numbered 32412. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué on Administrative Fines to be Imposed in 2024 Pursuant to Article 19 of the Law numbered 5015 on Petroleum Market was published in the Official Gazette dated 27.12.2023 and numbered 32412. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué on Administrative Fines to be Imposed in 2024 Pursuant to Article 16 of the Law numbered 5307 on the Amendment of the Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) Market Law and the Electricity Market Law was published in the Official Gazette dated 27.12.2023 and numbered 32412. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué on Administrative Fines to be Imposed in 2024 Pursuant to Article 16 of the Electricity Market Law numbered 6446 was published in the Official Gazette dated 27.12.2023 and numbered 32412. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Law numbered 7491 on Amendments to Certain Laws and Statutory Decrees was published in the Official Gazette dated 28.12.2023 and numbered 32413. The provisions of this Law enter into force on different dates.
The Regulation Governing the Activities Regarding the Leasing of Houses for Tourism Purposes was published in the Official Gazette dated 28.12.2023 and numbered 32413. This Regulation enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Regulation on Electricity Market Measurement Systems was published in the Official Gazette dated 28.12.2023 and numbered 32413. This Regulation enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (2024/1) on Administrative Fines to be imposed pursuant to the Environmental Law numbered 2872 was published in the Official Gazette dated 28.12.2023 and numbered 32413. This Regulation enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué Amending the Compulsory Earthquake Insurance Tariff and Instruction Communiqué was published in the Official Gazette dated 28.12.2023 and numbered 32413. This Regulation enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Establishment and Operating Principles of Savings Finance Companies entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 29.12.2023 and numbered 32414.
The Communiqué (2024/1) on the Recovery Participation Fee Amounts to be Collected Pursuant to the Environmental Law numbered 2872 was published in the Official Gazette dated 29.12.2023 and numbered 32414. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Sequence Number: 2024/1) on Administrative Fines to be Imposed in 2024 Pursuant to Article 10 of the Energy Efficiency Law numbered 5627 was published in the Official Gazette dated 29.12.2023 and numbered 32414. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (No: 2023/51) on Supporting Agriculture-Based Investments within the Scope of Rural Development Supports entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 29.12.2023 and numbered 32414.
The Regulation on Industrial Areas and Industrial Workplaces in Disaster Zones entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 30.12.2023 and numbered 32415.
The Communiqué (Serial No: 3) on the Amendment to the General Communiqué Implementing Special Consumption Tax List (IV) was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.12.2023 and numbered 32415 (2nd bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Serial No: 12) on the Amendment to the General Communiqué Implementing Special Consumption Tax List (II) was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.12.2023 and numbered 32415 (2nd bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The General Communiqué (Serial No: 22) on Special Communication Tax was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.12.2023 and numbered 32415 (2nd bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Serial No: 48) Amending the Value Added Tax General Implementation Communiqué was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.12.2023 and numbered 32415 (2nd bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The General Communiqué (Serial No: 55) on Inheritance and Succession Tax Law was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.12.2023 and numbered 32415 (2nd bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The General Communiqué (Serial No: 56) on Motor Vehicles Tax was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.12.2023 and numbered 32415 (2nd bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The General Communiqué (Serial No: 68) on Stamp Duty Law was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.12.2023 and numbered 32415 (2nd bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The General Communiqué on Real Estate Tax Law (Serial No: 84) was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.12.2023 and numbered 32415 (2nd bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The General Communiqué (Serial No: 94 and 95) on the Law of Fees was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.12.2023 and numbered 32415 (2nd bis). These Communiqués enter into force on 01.01.2024.
The General Communiqué (Serial No: 324) on Income Tax was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.12.2023 and numbered 32415 (2nd bis). These Communiqués enter into force on 01.01.2024.
The General Communiqué (Serial No: 555 and 557) on Tax Procedure Law entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 30.12.2023 and numbered 32415 (2nd bis).
The General Communiqué (Serial No: 556) on Tax Procedure Law was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.12.2023 and numbered 32415 (2nd bis). These Communiqués enter into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Serial No: 8) Amending the Customs General Communiqué (Serial No: 1) on Temporarily Imported Land Vehicles was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416. This Communiqué enters into force on the date of its publication, effective as of 28.12.2023.
The Communiqué (Transit Regime) (Serial No: 15) on the Amendment to the Customs General Communiqué (Transit Regime) (Serial No: 4) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416.
The Communiqué (No: 2023/8) on Safeguard Measures in Imports entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416.
The Communiqué (No: 2023/37) on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416.
The Communiqué (Import: 2024/3) on the Import of Radioactive Substances and the Devices in which they are Used was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (3rd bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Import: 2024/7) on the Import of Road Vehicles was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (3rd bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Import: 2024/13) on Import of Certain Substances Affecting Occupational Health and Safety was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (3rd bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Import: 2024/16) on Fertilizer Imports was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (3rd bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Import: 2024/18) on the Suspension System was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (3rd bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Import: 2024/19) on the Import of Medical Diagnostic Kits was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (3rd bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Import: 2024/22) on Import of Certain Electric Vehicles was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (3rd bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/1) on Conformity to Standards in Imports was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (4th bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/2) on Import Inspection of Moving Machinery Used Outside the Highway was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (4th bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/3) on Import Inspection of Wastes Controlled for the Protection of the Environment was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (4th bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/4) on Import Inspection of Substances Subject to Special Authorization of the Ministry of Health was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (4th bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/5) on Import Inspection of Products Subject to the Control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (4th bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/7) on Import Inspection of Solid Fuels Controlled for the Protection of the Environment was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (4th bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/9) on Import Inspection of Certain Products Required to Bear the "CE" Marking was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (4th bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/12) on Import Inspection of Consumer Products was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (4th bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/13) on the Announcement of the New Values of the Administrative Fines Regulated by the Law numbered 7223 on Product Safety and Technical Regulations was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (4th bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/14) on Import Inspection of Construction Materials was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (4th bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/16) on Import Inspection of Medical Devices was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (4th bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/18) on the Inspection of Certain Textile, Apparel and Leather Products was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (4th bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/19) on Import Inspection of Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (4th bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/20) on Import Inspection of Certain Products Inspected by the Ministry of Health was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (4th bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/21) on Commercial Quality Inspection in the Export and Import of Certain Agricultural Products was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (4th bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/25) on Import Inspection of Vehicle Parts was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (4th bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/26) on the Fundamental Criteria to be Based on for Conformity Assessment Bodies and Accredited Body Notifications was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (4th bis). This Communiqué enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Regulation Amending the Electricity Market Capacity Mechanism Regulation was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.12.2023 and numbered 32416 (5th bis). This Regulation enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué on the Default Interest Rate to be Applied in Late Payments in the Supply of Goods and Services and the Minimum Expense Amount that may be Requested for the Collection of Receivable was published in the Official Gazette dated 02.01.2024 and numbered 32417. This Communiqué enters into force on the date of its publication, effective as of 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué (No: 2023/49) on Subsidies for Agricultural Products Stored in Licensed Warehouses entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 06.01.2024 and numbered 32421.
The Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/28) on the Amendment to the Communiqué (Product Safety and Inspection: 2024/9) on Import Inspection of Certain Products Required to Bear “CE” Marking was published in the Official Gazette dated 06.01.2024 and numbered 32421. This Communiqué enters into force on the date of its publication, effective as of 01.01.2024.
The Regulation Amending the Customs Regulation entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 09.01.2024 and numbered 32424.
The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on Monitoring of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) Cylinders in the Market was published in the Official Gazette dated 09.01.2024 and numbered 32424. This Communiqué enters into force on the date of its publication, effective as of 31.12.2023.
The Communiqué (Serial No: 4) on the Amendment to the General Communiqué Implementing Special Consumption Tax List (III) was published in the Official Gazette dated 12.01.2024 and numbered 32427. This Communiqué enters into force on the date of its publication, effective as of 01.01.2024.
The Communiqué No. 2024/1 and 2024/2 on Safeguard Measures in Imports entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 12.01.2024 and numbered 32427.
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Administrative and Financial Conditions to be Complied with by Media Service Providers and Platform and Infrastructure Operators entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 13.01.2024 and numbered 32428.
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Presentation of Radio, Television and On-Demand Broadcasts via Internet entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 13.01.2024 and numbered 32428.
The Regulation on KOSGEB Support Programs entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 13.01.2024 and numbered 32428.
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Private Healthcare Institutions Providing Outpatient Diagnosis and Treatment was published in the Official Gazette dated 16.01.2024 and numbered 32431. The provisions of this Regulation enter into force on different dates.
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Private Hospitals was published in the Official Gazette dated 16.01.2024 and numbered 32431. The provisions of this Regulation enter into force on different dates.
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Qualifications of Tourism Facilities entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 18.01.2024 and numbered 32433.
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 18.01.2024 and numbered 32433.
The Communiqué (Serial No: 49) Amending the Value Added Tax General Implementation Communiqué was published in the Official Gazette dated 18.01.2024 and numbered 32433. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.02.2024.
The Communiqué (Serial No: 558) Amending the General Communiqué (Serial No: 485) on Tax Procedure Law was published in the Official Gazette dated 18.01.2024 and numbered 32433. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.02.2024.
The Communiqué (No: 2023/35) on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 18.01.2024 and numbered 32433.
The Communiqué (No: 2023/36) on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 19.01.2024 and numbered 32434.
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 20.01.2024 and numbered 32435.
The Regulation Amending the Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Flavorings and Food Ingredients with Flavoring Properties was published in the Official Gazette dated 20.01.2024 and numbered 32435. The provisions of this Regulation enter into force on different dates.

Competition Board Decisions

The Competition Board (“Board”) decided to grantindividual exemption to the Global Service Network Agreement concluded with Bosch Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ and the Authorized Chain Service Agreement signed with maintenance and repair services within the framework of the hybrid system to be designed by Türkiye'nin Otomobili Girişim Grubu Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ for the provision of after-sales services for the electric passenger cars that it will launch to the market, since they meet all the conditions under Article 5 of Law Numbered 4054. (21.12.2023, 23-60/1160-415)
The Board granted individual exemption to the Cooperation Agreement between Charging Network Operators and Service Supply Agreement concluded between Trugo Akıllı Şarj Çözümleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi and Shell&Turcas Petrol AŞ, as it fulfills all the conditions under Article 5 of Law Numbered 4054. (21.12.2023, 23-60/1159-414)
The Board decided to grant a negative clearance certificate to the contract signed by ETS Ersoy Turistik Servisleri A.Ş. with Biletal İç ve Dış Ticaret A.Ş. in order to integrate bus ticket sales to the website ucuzabilet.com. (28.12.2023, 23-61/1190-425)
The Board decided to grant negative clearance certificate to the B2B Sales Agreement and Platform Membership and API Usage Agreement that ETS Ersoy Turistik Servisleri A.Ş. plans to sign in relation to the application made by ETS Ersoy Turistik Servisleri A.Ş. (28.12.2023, 23-61/1189-424)

Mergers and Acquisitions

The Board decided that the acquisition of the sole control of R Vent Medikal Üretim A.Ş. by IK Investment Partners AIFM's wholly owned subsidiary Plastiflex Group NV is not subject to authorization. (21.12.2023, 23-60/1171-BD)
The Board authorized the establishment of a joint venture by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation on the power generator business lines of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. (21.12.2023, 23-60/1182-422)
The Board authorized the acquisition of certain shares of Desu Medikal Ürünler ve Tıbbi Cihazlar Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. and Linacol Medikal A.Ş. by Ziraat Katılım Bankası A.Ş. (21.12.2023, 23-60/1168-419)
The Board authorized the acquisition of the joint control of the economic integrity of ICRON Teknoloji Bilişim A.Ş. and ICRON Technologies B.V. by Ali Tamer ÜNAL and Sisecam Investment B.V. (21.12.2023, 23-60/1161-416)
The Board authorized the establishment of a fully functional joint venture by JFE Steel Corporation and JSW Steel Limited to manufacture and sell grain oriented electrical steel products in India. (21.12.2023, 23-60/1158-413)
The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of Modanisa Elektronik Mağazacılık ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi through Re-Pie Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. Üçüncü Karma Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Fonu, Re-Pie Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. Sekizinci Karma Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Fonu, Re-Pie Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. Embedded Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Fonu, Re-Pie Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. Perakende Teknolojileri Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Fonu, Re-Pie Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. Modanisa Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Fonu established by Re-Pie Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş.. (28.12.2023, 23-61/1206-430)
The Board authorized the acquisition of two coal mines, known as Blackwater and Daunia, owned by BHP Group and Mitsubishi Group in Queensland, Australia by Whitehaven Coal Limited through asset contracts and share sales. (28.12.2023, 23-61/1198-428)
The Board authorized the acquisition of the sole control of various assets including real estate and some equipment of AST Turkey Metal Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi by Sarıtaş Çelik ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi. (28.12.2023, 23-61/1192-427)
The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of Fairfield Chemical Carriers Pte. Ltd. by MOL Chemical Tankers Pte. Ltd. which is currently under the sole control of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (28.12.2023, 23-61/1191-426)
The Board authorized the acquisition of the sole control of Altınbaş Petrol ve Ticaret A.Ş. by Zeren Group Yatırım Holding A.Ş. (29.12.2023, 23-62/1212-431)
The Board authorized the acquisition of the joint control of Saudi Iron and Steel Company and Al Rajhi Steel Industries Company by The Public Investment Fund (Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund) and Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Al Rajhi & Sons Investment Company. (04.01.2024, 24-01/13-4)
The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of Cornerstone Chemical Company LLC. through funds and accounts managed by Brigade Capital Management, LP. (04.01.2024, 24-01/9-3)
The Board authorized the establishment of a fully functional joint venture between Volvo Business Services International AB and Renault S.A.S. for the development, production and sale of a new light commercial vehicle, products and ancillary logistics services. (04.01.2024, 24-01/1-1)
The Board authorized the acquisition of the majority shares and sole control of Tripenia Bilişim Turizm Seyahat Acentası ve Ticaret A.Ş. by Ahmet AKYOL. (11.01.2024, 24-03/55-16)
The Board authorized the establishment of a fully functional joint venture by TotalEnergies Marketing Services and The Hydrogen Company (11.01.2024, 24-03/52-15)
The Board authorized the establishment of a fully functional joint venture by Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd. and BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. to develop and operate a public charging infrastructure network in China for battery-powered electric vehicles. (11.01.2024, 24-03/40-13)
The Board authorized the establishment of joint control over a newly established and fully functional joint venture between DSV Solutions Holding A/S, a subsidiary of DSV A/S, and NEOM Company, a subsidiary of Public Investment Fund. (11.01.2024, 24-03/38-12)
The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control of Adevinta ASA by certain funds ultimately controlled by Permira Holdings Limited and Blackstone Inc. (11.01.2024, 24-03/22-9)

Energy

The decision of the Energy Market Regulatory Authority ("EMRA") dated 21.12.2023 and numbered 12275 entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 23.12.2023 and numbered 32408.
The decision of EMRA dated 21.12.2023 and numbered 12271 was published in the Official Gazette dated 27.12.2023 and numbered 32412. This Decision enters into force on 01.01.2024.
The decisions of EMRA dated 14.12.2023 and numbered 12248, 12252, 12253, 12254, 12255, 12256, 12257, 12258 and 12259 were published in the Official Gazette dated 30.12.2023 and numbered 32415 (2nd bis). These Decisions enter into force on 01.01.2024.
The decisions of EMRA dated 21.12.2023 and numbered 12272, 12278, 12279, 12280, 12281, 12282, 12283, 12284 and 12286 were published in the Official Gazette dated 30.12.2023 and numbered 32415 (2nd bis). These Decisions enter into force on different dates.
The decisions of EMRA dated 28.12.2023 and numbered 12295, 12296, 12297, 12302 (1-13), 12308 (1-204), 12314, 12315, 12316, 12318 and 12319 were published in the Official Gazette dated 30.12.2023 and numbered 32415 (2nd bis). These Decisions enter into force on 01.01.2024.
The decisions of EMRA dated 04.01.2024 and numbered 12337 was published in the Official Gazette dated 09.01.2024 and numbered 32424.

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