Recent Keynotes of November 2025
30.11.2025
Yağmur Bayiz
International Agreements
- The Resolution of the President dated 07.11.2025 and numbered 10538 on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Government of the Russian Federation on International Road Transport was published in the Official Gazette dated 08.11.2025 and numbered 33071.
Resolutions of the President
- The Resolution of the President dated 20.10.2025 and numbered 2025/404 on the Determination of the Service Units in which Contracted Healthcare Personnel will be Employed for the Effective and Efficient Execution of Healthcare Services in Places and Service Branches where Personnel Recruitment is Challenging, to be Implemented in 2026, was published in the Official Gazette dated 21.10.2025 and numbered 33054.
- The Resolution of the President dated 23.10.2025 and numbered 10519 on Amending the Resolution on the Extension of Treasury Profit Share–Supported Investment and Operating Financing for Agricultural Production by Ziraat Katılım Bankası A.Ş., and the Resolution 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, was published in the Official Gazette dated 24.10.2025 and numbered 33057. The provisions of this Resolution of the President enter into force on different dates.
- The Resolution of the President dated 23.10.2025 and numbered 10520 on the Redetermination of Certain Special Consumption Tax Rates and the Minimum Lump Sum and Lump Sum Tax Amounts Applied to Certain Goods Listed in Schedule (B) of List (III) Annexed to Law No. 4760 on Special Consumption Tax was published in the Official Gazette dated 24.10.2025 and numbered 33057.
- The Resolution of the President dated 23.10.2025 and numbered 10521 on the Redetermination of the Special Consumption Tax Bases Applicable to Certain Goods Listed in List (IV) Annexed to Law No. 4760 on Special Consumption Tax was published in the Official Gazette dated 24.10.2025 and numbered 33057.
- The Resolution of the President dated 29.10.2025 and numbered 10524 on Amending the Resolution on the Extension of Treasury Profit Share–Supported Investment and Operating Financing for Agricultural Production by Ziraat Katılım Bankası A.Ş., and the Resolution 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, was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.10.2025 and numbered 33062. The provisions of this Resolution of the President enter into force on different dates.
- The Resolution of the President dated 29.10.2025 and numbered 10525 on the Approval of the Presidential Annual Program for 2026 was published in the 1st repetitive issue of the Official Gazette dated 30.10.2025 and numbered 33062.
- The Resolution of the President dated 07.11.2025 and numbered 10539 on the Entry into Force of the Annexed Decision Amending the List (1) Annexed to the Council of Ministers’ Resolution dated 30/9/2013 and numbered 2013/5428 on the Freezing of Assets of Persons, Entities or Organizations Listed under the United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1267 (1999), 1988 (2011), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) was published in the Official Gazette dated 08.11.2025 and numbered 33071.
- The Resolution of the President dated 07.11.2025 and numbered 10540 on the Amendment to the Resolution on Export Supports was published in the Official Gazette dated 08.11.2025 and numbered 33071.
- The Resolution of the President dated 07.11.2025 and numbered 10541 on the Establishment of the Company Specified in the Annexed List as a Subsidiary of Turkish Petroleum Corporation (Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortaklığı) was published in the Official Gazette dated 08.11.2025 and numbered 33071.
- The Resolution of the President dated 07.11.2025 and numbered 10544 on the Amendment to the Resolution on the Application of Tariff Quotas in the Import of Cereals and Pulses was published in the Official Gazette dated 08.11.2025 and numbered 33071.
- The Resolution of the President dated 12.11.2025 and numbered 10556 on Setting the Late Payment Interest Rate Regulated under the First Paragraph of Article 51 of the Law No. 6183 on the Procedure for the Collection of Public Receivables as 3.7% for Each Month Separately was published in the Official Gazette dated 13.11.2025 and numbered 33076.
- The Resolution of the President dated 18.11.2025 and numbered 10578 on the Application of a Safeguard Measure in the Import of Yarn of Nylon or Other Polyamides was published in the Official Gazette dated 19.11.2025 and numbered 33082. This Resolution of the President enters into force on 21.11.2025.
Legislation
- The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Electronic Determination of Building Inspection Organizations to Enter into Building Inspection Service Contracts with Building Owners was published in the Official Gazette dated 21.10.2025 and numbered 33054. The provisions of this Communiqué enter into force on different dates.
- The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 21.10.2025 and numbered 33054.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Water Pollution Control entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 23.10.2025 and numbered 33056.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Quality Concerning Distribution and Retail Sales Activities in the Electricity Market entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 23.10.2025 and numbered 33056.
- The Regulation on Medical Laboratory Services and Advanced Technology Medical Laboratory Practices entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 24.10.2025 and numbered 33057.
- The Regulation on the Type-Approval of Motor Vehicles and their Engines and of Components, Systems and Separate Technical Units Designed for such Vehicles in Terms of Emissions from Motor Vehicles and Battery Durability (Euro 7) (EU/2024/1257) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 24.10.2025 and numbered 33057.
- The Communiqué (Customs Procedures) (Serial No: 216) Amending the Customs General Communiqué (Customs Procedures) (Serial No: 104) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 24.10.2025 and numbered 33057.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Allocation of Public Immovables for Tourism Investments entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 25.10.2025 and numbered 33058.
- The Regulation on the Procedures and Principles to be Applied to the Procurement of Goods and Services by the General Directorate of Electricity Generation Co. Inc. under Subparagraph (G) of Article 3 of the Public Procurement Law No. 4734 entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 25.10.2025 and numbered 33058.
- The Tariff on Advance on Costs under the Code of Civil Procedure entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 28.10.2025 and numbered 33061.
- The Tariff on Arbitrator Fees under the Code of Civil Procedure entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 28.10.2025 and numbered 33061.
- The Tariff on Witness Fees under the Code of Civil Procedure entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 28.10.2025 and numbered 33061.
- The Regulation Amending the Mining Regulation entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 30.10.2025 and numbered 33062.
- The Circular Amending the Turkish Central Bank Circular No. I-M Concerning Decree No. 32 on the Protection of the Value of Turkish Currency and the Ministry of Treasury and Finance Communiqué No. 2008-32/34 entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.10.2025 and numbered 33063.
- The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on the Blending of Ethanol with Gasoline Types entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.10.2025 and numbered 33063.
- The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on the Blending of Biodiesel with Diesel Types entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.10.2025 and numbered 33063.
- The Decision on the Revocation of the Operating License of Papara Elektronik Para A.Ş. was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.10.2025 and numbered 33063.
- The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué (No: 2023/5) on Supporting the Conversion of Companies’ Foreign Currency Resources Obtained from Abroad into Turkish Lira entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 01.11.2025 and numbered 33064.
- The Presidential Circular No. 2025/18 on the Action Plan (2025–2026) for Combating Illegal Betting, Games of Chance and Gambling in the Digital Environment entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 01.11.2025 and numbered 33064.
- The Regulation Amending the Highway Traffic Regulation entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 04.11.2025 and numbered 33067.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Structuring and Execution of the Activities of the Turkish Institute for Quality and Accreditation in Healthcare Services entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 04.11.2025 and numbered 33067.
- The Communiqué (No: 2025/30) Amending the Communiqué on the Implementation of Livestock Supports (Communiqué No: 2024/23) was published in the Official Gazette dated 04.11.2025 and numbered 33067. This Communiqué enters into force on the date of publication, effective as of 01.01.2025.
- The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on the Tariff and Instructions and Procedures and Principles of Operation of the State-Supported Commercial Credit Insurance System entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 04.11.2025 and numbered 33067.
- The General Provisions of the Minimum Attorneyship Fee Tariff entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 04.11.2025 and numbered 33067.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Application of Public Procurement for the Procurement of Goods entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 06.11.2025 and numbered 33069.
- The Communiqué (No: 2025/10) on Surveillance in Imports was published in the Official Gazette dated 06.11.2025 and numbered 33069. This Communiqué enters into force on 06.12.2025.
- The Communiqué (Serial No: 4) Amending the Communiqué (Serial No: 1) on Customs Procedures for Goods Transported by Post and Express Cargo entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 06.11.2025 and numbered 33069.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Liability Insurance and Guarantees for Nuclear Risks entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 07.11.2025 and numbered 33070.
- The Communiqué (No: 2025/36) on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 07.11.2025 and numbered 33070.
- The Decision on the Revocation of the Operating License of Pay Fix Elektronik Para ve Ödeme Hizmetleri A.Ş. was published in the Official Gazette dated 08.11.2025 and numbered 33071.
- The Decision on the Revocation of the Operating License of İninal Ödeme ve Elektronik Para Hizmetleri A.Ş. was published in the Official Gazette dated 08.11.2025 and numbered 33071.
- The Decision on the Revocation of the Operating License of Aypara Ödeme Kuruluşu A.Ş. was published in the Official Gazette dated 08.11.2025 and numbered 33071.
- The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Implementation of Building Materials and Soil Laboratories entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 09.11.2025 and numbered 33072.
- The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Inspection of the Activities of Laboratory Institutions, the Imposition of Administrative Sanctions, and the Collection of Administrative Fines entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 09.11.2025 and numbered 33072.
- The Regulation on Licensing of Healthcare Services entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 11.11.2025 and numbered 33074.
- The Regulation on Advertising and Informational Activities in Healthcare Services entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 12.11.2025 and numbered 33075.
- The Communiqué (No: 2025/37) on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 12.11.2025 and numbered 33075.
- The Regulation on the Procedures and Principles of the Mining Permits Board entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 13.11.2025 and numbered 33076.
- The General Communiqué (Serial: C Sequence No: 9) on Collection entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 13.11.2025 and numbered 33076.
- The Decisions on the Determination of the Line of Business (No: 2025/90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100) were published in the Official Gazette dated 14.11.2025 and numbered 33077.
- The Regulation on the Organization of the Capital Markets Board entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 19.11.2025 and numbered 33082.
- The Regulation on the Procedures and Principles of the Capital Markets Board entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 19.11.2025 and numbered 33082.
- The Communiqué (No: 2025/7) on Safeguard Measures in Imports entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 19.11.2025 and numbered 33082.
Mergers and Acquisitions
- The Competition Board (“Board”) authorized the transaction concerning the transfer by way of tender of the operating right of the pilotage services provided in the İskenderun Regional Service Area in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation on Pilotage and Towage Services of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Türkiye, published in the Official Gazette dated 11.02.2025 and numbered 32810. (23.10.2025, 25-40/976-566)
- The Board authorized the transaction concerning the transfer by way of tender of the operating right of the pilotage services provided in the Kocaeli-1 Regional Service Area in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation on Pilotage and Towage Services of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Türkiye, published in the Official Gazette dated 11.02.2025 and numbered 32810. (23.10.2025, 25-40/975-565)
- The Board authorized the establishment of a joint venture company named Corteva BP LLC by BP Products North America Inc. and Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. to operate in the field of oilseed crops used as feedstock in the production of sustainable aviation fuel. (23.10.2025, 25-40/972-564)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of 49% of the shares of Farhym Otomotiv San. ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi by Onur Fiber Otomotiv Makine İnşaat Turizm San. ve Tic. Limited Şirketi, together with Turna Ahşap İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi, in a manner establishing joint control. (23.10.2025, 25-40/969-562)
- The Board authorized the indirect acquisition of the sole control of Toyota Industries Corporation by Toyota Fudosan Co., Ltd through Toyota Asset Co., Ltd and Toyota Assets Preparatory Co., Ltd. (23.10.2025, 25-40/968-561)
- The Board granted conditional approval for the acquisition of Borusan Tedarik Zinciri Çözümleri ve Teknoloji A.Ş. by CEVA Corporate Services, which is under the control of CMA CGM S.A. (23.10.2025, 25-40/967-560)
- The Board authorized the acquisition by Tek-Art Kalamış ve Fenerbahçe Marmara Turizm Tesisleri A.Ş. of all the shares and sole control of RAM Turizm Marina Yat ve Çekek İşletmesi A.Ş., MCI Turizm Marina Yat ve Çekek İşletmesi AŞ and Beta Marina Liman Yat ve Çekek İşletmeciliği A.Ş. (23.10.2025, 25-40/966-559)
- The Board authorized the establishment of joint control over Japan Leo Shachu Inc., which is under the sole control of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., by Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (23.10.2025, 25-40/965-558)
- The Board authorized the indirect acquisition of the sole control of Edition Holdings, Inc. by Joule Buyer LLC through funds managed and/or advised by affiliates of Blackstone Inc. (23.10.2025, 25-40/960-556)
- The Board authorized the acquisition by iLab Holding AŞ of the negative sole control of Datasurgery Yazılım ve Danışmanlık AŞ. (23.10.2025, 25-40/959-555)
- The Board authorized the acquisition by Castlelake, L.P. of the ownership of a total of five aircraft owned by Kestrel Aircraft Funding Limited group companies JRQ 978 Ireland Limited, MSN 5099/5128 Spring Designated Activity Company, AWAS 35842 Trust, Wells Fargo Trust and Kestrel Aviation Ireland No: 5 Limited, one of which is registered in Türkiye and leased to a third-party lessee and the others registered in different countries. (06.11.2025, 25-41/1008-581)
- The Board authorized the transaction whereby the shares of Proteger Luxembourg S.a.r.l. are acquired by Big Properties B.V., Alarm.com Incorporated and TGF, resulting in a change of control over Pronet Güvenlik Hizmetleri A.Ş. (06.11.2025, 25-41/1006-580)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of the sole control of Marcolin S.p.A. by VSP Optical Group, Inc. (06.11.2025, 25-41/1005-579)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of the sole control of Natura &Co UK Holdings Limited, which is controlled by Natura Cosméticos S.A., by Michael A. Reinstein through Avon International Limited. (06.11.2025, 25-41/1004-578)
- The Board authorized the acquisition by Vidara S.A. of a certain shareholding in Turkuaz Kimya ve Tarım Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş. (06.11.2025, 25-41/1003-577)
- The Board authorized the transaction whereby Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited (“Temasek”) acquires, through its controlled entities Whitecap Investments Pte. Ltd. and Robson Investments Pte. Ltd., a certain portion of the shares of Luminace Holdings, LLC (“Luminace”) controlled by Brookfield Corporation (“Brookfield”), thereby establishing joint control over Luminace by Brookfield and Temasek. (06.11.2025, 25-41/1000-576)
- The Board authorized the acquisition by Schneider Electric SE, through its wholly owned subsidiary AVEVA Inc., of all the shares of Crosser Technologies AB, thereby establishing sole control over Crosser Technologies AB. (06.11.2025, 25-41/997-574)
- The Board decided that the transaction regarding the acquisition by Bünyamin Özyan of all the shares and sole control of Saueressig Baskı Öncesi Hazırlık Sistemleri Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş. does not constitute an acquisition transaction within the scope of Communiqué No. 2010/4 on Mergers and Acquisitions Requiring the Approval of the Competition Board. (06.11.2025, 25-41/996-BD)
- The Board authorized the establishment of a joint venture over RightShip Group Pte. Ltd. by BHP Group Limited, Cargill Incorporated, Rio Tinto Limited and Permira Holdings Limited. (06.11.2025, 25-41/985-571)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of all shares of Gamma (Fiber) Holdings Three GmbH by Oji Holdings Corporation. (06.11.2025, 25-41/982-570)
- The Board authorized the establishment of a fully functional joint venture named Green Metals Battery Innovations, LLC by Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. and LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (06.11.2025, 25-41/981-569)
- The Board authorized the indirect acquisition of the joint control of Vantage Data Centers APAC Holdings Pte. Ltd. by Sunstone Investment Pte. Ltd., Platinum Globe A 2013 RSC Limited and DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (06.11.2025, 25-41/980-568)
- The Board authorized the establishment by Sofon Industries Company and ST Engineering Marine Ltd. of a joint venture company named Sofon MRO Company in Saudi Arabia. (06.11.2025, 25-41/979-567)
- The Board granted conditional approval, within the framework of the commitments submitted, for the acquisition of the shares of Kars Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. by Arsem Madencilik Enerji Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ. (11.11.2025, 25-42/985-571)
- The Board authorized the indirect acquisition of the sole control of Spectris Plc by KKR & Co. Inc. (11.11.2025, 25-42/1035-591)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of the connectivity and cable solutions business of CommScope Holding Company Inc. by Amphenol Corporation. (11.11.2025, 25-42/1025-585)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of the Original Equipment Solutions business unit of ContiTech Deutschland GmbH by Michael A. Reinstein through OESL International, LLC. (11.11.2025, 25-42/1024-584)
- The Board authorized the establishment of joint control over Sea and Land Drilling Contractors Inc. by ADNOC Drilling Company P.J.S.C. and Schlumberger Holdings II Limited. (11.11.2025, 25-42/1022-583)
- The Board decided to grant individual exemption under Article 5 of Law No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition to the Bankkart Brand Sharing Protocol and the Supplemental Protocol to the Bankkart Brand Sharing Protocol between T.C. Ziraat Bankası A.Ş. and Vakıf Katılım Bankası A.Ş. for a period of five years from 29.05.2024, the date on which the Bankkart Brand Sharing Protocol was signed, until 29.05.2029. (20.11.2025, 25-43/1042-625)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of the sole control of Ascend Performance Materials Holdings Inc. by Silver Point Capital, L.P. (20.11.2025, 25-43/1065-609)
- The Board authorized the acquisition by Öz-Gür Çay Sanayi A.Ş. of a certain shareholding and the sole control of Lipton Çay Üretim A.Ş. (20.11.2025, 25-43/1064-608)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of the joint control of Mikrokom Bilgisayar Programları Yazılım Ticaret A.Ş. by Hüseyin Karslıoğlu and Mediterra Capital Management Limited through Kalfa Dijital Servisler ve Danışmanlık AŞ. (20.11.2025, 25-43/1063-607)
- The Board authorized the acquisition by Cloud Software Group, Inc. of the sole control of Arctera Global I B.V. (20.11.2025, 25-43/1053-604)
- The Board authorized the establishment of joint control over Property Finder International Ltd. by Permira Holdings Limited, Michael Lahyani and General Atlantic PF B.V. (20.11.2025, 25-43/1052-603)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of the sole control of Travis Road Services International B.V. by Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH. (20.11.2025, 25-43/1050-602)
- The Board authorized the acquisition by American Bureau of Shipping of the software products named METASHIP, NSBA and ODENES of Orka Prodüksiyon Medya Denizcilik Bilişim Hizmetleri Ltd. Şti. (20.11.2025, 25-43/1045-597)
- The Board authorized the establishment of joint control over Ponak Akaryakıt Dağıtım Anonim Şirketi through the acquisition by Petrol Ofisi Anonim Şirketi, by way of capital increase, of 50% of the shares of Ponak Akaryakıt Dağıtım Anonim Şirketi owned by Nakkaş Holding Anonim Şirketi. (20.11.2025, 25-43/1040-594)
- The Board authorized the acquisition by TJC, LP, through New Arclin U.S. Holding Corp., of all issued and outstanding capital stock, partnership interests or other equity interests in eight legal entities, including their subsidiaries, constituting the aramid fiber, paper, pulp, yarn, fibrid, rope, tow, fabric, staple fiber and pressboard/printboard business lines of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (20.11.2025, 25-43/1039-593)
- The Board authorized the indirect acquisition, by funds managed and/or advised by CapVest Partners LLP, of the majority of the shares and the sole control of Nidda German Topco GmbH from Nidda Midco S.à r.l. through Saxophone Germany BidCo GmbH, which is an investment vehicle. (20.11.2025, 25-43/1036-592)
Energy
- The decision of the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (“EMRA”) dated 23.10.2025 and numbered 13885 was published in the Official Gazette dated 28.10.2025 and numbered 33061.
- EMRA’s decision dated 23.10.2025 and numbered 13892 was published in the Official Gazette dated 28.10.2025 and numbered 33061.
- EMRA’s decision dated 23.10.2025 and numbered 13899 was published in the Official Gazette dated 28.10.2025 and numbered 33061. This Decision enters into force on 01.01.2026.
- EMRA’s decision dated 30.10.2025 and numbered 13908 was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.10.2025 and numbered 33063.
- EMRA’s decision dated 30.10.2025 and numbered 13912 was published in the Official Gazette dated 31.10.2025 and numbered 33063. This Decision enters into force on 01.01.2026.
- EMRA’s decisions dated 06.11.2025 and numbered 13927, 13928, 13929, 13930, 13931 and 13932 were published in the Official Gazette dated 08.11.2025 and numbered 33071.
- EMRA’s decision dated 06.11.2025 and numbered 13922 was published in the Official Gazette dated 11.11.2025 and numbered 33074.
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