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- February 2024
Turkey Legal Update - February 2024
Impact of New Minimum Capital Amounts on Trade Registry Applications
Following the increase in the minimum capital amounts for newly established limited liability and joint stock companies as of January 1, 2024, the General Directorate of Domestic Trade issued a circular. This circular also affects the companies established before January 1, 2024.
Thoughts On 2023 Corruption Perception Index
Türkiye faced another decline in the 2023 Corruption Perception Index – ranking 115th out of 180, with a score cut from 36 to 34. Unless corrective steps are taken, it is unlikely for Türkiye to prevent another decline in future years.
Advertisement Board Issued New Principles for Preventing Misleading Loyalty Programs
Introducing new legal rules for preventing misleading loyalty programs, Advertisement Board put loyalty programs under the spotlight.
Amendments Regarding the Turkish Personal Data Protection Came into Force
The draft bill relating to Turkish Personal Data Protection Law includes profound amendments for various topics including but not limited to processing of sensitive personal data and cross-border transfer of personal data.
Agency Opinion on Health Claims in Food and Food Supplements Can Now Be Requested
The Agency announced that health claims used in food and food supplements may be reviewed in return of a fee upon company request.
Allocation of Domain Names in Structure of “a.tr”
Allocation of "a.tr" domain names is possible and initial allocation is carried out by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority under three priority categories. As of June 14, 2024, "a.tr" domain names will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Freedom of Quotation in Cinema Works
While Law no. 5846 allows limited quotations with respect to works of science and literature expressed in language and writing, physical works of fine art, and musical works, it doesn't explicitly cover cinematographic works, leading to legal debate. This article discusses conflicting approaches held by the courts and legal doctrines.