Recent Keynotes of June 2025
International Agreements
- The Resolution of the President dated 20.05.2025 and numbered 9836 on the Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Forestry between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia was published in the Official Gazette dated 21.05.2025 and numbered 32906.
Resolutions of the President
- The Resolution of the President dated 22.05.2025 and numbered 9871 on the Determination of Persons Entitled to Benefit Free of Charge or at a Discount from Certain Goods and Services Produced by Public Institutions and Organizations was published in the Official Gazette dated 23.05.2025 and numbered 32908. This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication, effective as of 01.02.2025.
- The Resolution of the President dated 27.05.2025 and numbered 9890 on the Amendment to the Decision Regarding the Support and Price Stabilization Fund entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 28.05.2025 and numbered 32913.
- The Resolution of the President dated 29.05.2025 and numbered 9903 on State Aids for Investments was published in the Official Gazette dated 30.05.2025 and numbered 32915. The provisions of this Resolution enter into force on different dates.
- The Resolution of the President dated 31.05.2025 and numbered 9932 on the Determination of Persons Entitled to Benefit Free of Charge or at a Discount from Certain Goods and Services Produced by Public Institutions and Organizations entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 01.06.2025 and numbered 32917.
- The Resolution of the President dated 16.06.2025 and numbered 9977 on the Amendment to List (1) Annexed to the Council of Ministers Resolution dated 30/9/2013 and numbered 2013/5428 on the Freezing of Assets Owned by Persons, Institutions, or Organizations Listed by the United Nations Security Council Resolutions numbered 1267 (1999), 1988 (2011), 1989 (2011), and 2253 (2015) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 17.06.2025 and numbered 32929.
- The Resolution of the President dated 19.06.2025 and numbered 9978 on the Amendment to List (1) Annexed to the Council of Ministers Resolution dated 30/9/2013 and numbered 2013/5428 on the Freezing of Assets Owned by Persons, Institutions, or Organizations Listed by the United Nations Security Council Resolutions numbered 1267 (1999), 1988 (2011), 1989 (2011), and 2253 (2015) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 19.06.2025 and numbered 32931 (bis).
Legislation
- The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/7) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 21.05.2025 and numbered 32906.
- The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on Procedures and Principles Regarding Payments Made from the Support and Price Stabilization Fund within the Scope of State Aids for Exports entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 22.05.2025 and numbered 32907.
- The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on Universal Postal Services entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 22.05.2025 and numbered 32907.
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on Surveillance in Imports (Communiqué No: 2023/3) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 22.05.2025 and numbered 32907.
- The Communiqué on Safeguard Measures in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/4) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 23.05.2025 and numbered 32908.
- The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on Distance Agreements was published in the Official Gazette dated 24.05.2025 and numbered 32909. This Regulation enters into force on 01.01.2026.
- The Communiqué (Communiqué No: 2025/13) on the Amendment to the Communiqué on Reserve Requirements (Communiqué No: 2013/15) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 24.05.2025 and numbered 32909.
- The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/8) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 25.05.2025 and numbered 32910.
- The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/9) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 25.05.2025 and numbered 32910.
- The Communiqué on Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/10) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 25.05.2025 and numbered 32910.
- The Communiqué (Serial No: 42) on the Amendment to the Customs General Communiqué (Tariff Classification Decisions) (Serial No: 18) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 27.05.2025 and numbered 32912.
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on Procedures and Principles Regarding the Domestic and Foreign Procurement of Petroleum Products Excluding Fuel was published in the Official Gazette dated 28.05.2025 and numbered 32913. This Communiqué enters into force on 01.07.2025.
- The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on Real Estate Trade entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 30.05.2025 and numbered 32915.
- The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on the Establishment and Operational Principles of Savings Financing Companies entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 30.05.2025 and numbered 32915.
- The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on Payment of Wages, Premiums, Bonuses, and All Kinds of Receivables of this Nature through Banks was published in the Official Gazette dated 04.06.2025 and numbered 32920. This Regulation enters into force on the first day of the month following its publication.
- Law No. 7549 on Amendments to Certain Laws and to Decree Law No. 660 entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 04.06.2025 and numbered 32920 (bis).
- The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on the Implementation of Building Inspection entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 12.06.2025 and numbered 32924.
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on the Inspection of Activities of Building Inspection Companies, Imposition of Administrative Sanctions, and Collection of Administrative Fines entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 12.06.2025 and numbered 32924
- The Communiqué on the Amendment to the Communiqué on Procedures and Principles for Determining Building Inspection Companies to Sign Building Inspection Service Contracts with Building Owners in Electronic Environment entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 12.06.2025 and numbered 32924.
- The Communiqué (Serial No: 28) on the Amendment to the General Communiqué of the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (Serial No: 19) entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 12.06.2025 and numbered 32924.
- The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on Transport Organization Services entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 19.06.2025 and numbered 32931.
- The Regulation on the Amendment to the Regulation on Supporting the Cinema Sector entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 19.06.2025 and numbered 32931.
- The Communiqué on the Administration of Quota and Tariff Quota in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/4) was published in the Official Gazette dated 19.06.2025 and numbered 32931. This Communiqué enters into force on 22.06.2025.
- The Communiqué on the Administration of Quota and Tariff Quota in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/5) was published in the Official Gazette dated 19.06.2025 and numbered 32931. This Communiqué enters into force on 22.06.2025.
- The Communiqué on Safeguard Measures in Imports (Communiqué No: 2025/5) was published in the Official Gazette dated 19.06.2025 and numbered 32931. This Communiqué enters into force on 22.06.2025.
Mergers and Acquisitions
- The Competition Board (“Board”) decided that the transaction regarding the establishment of a joint venture over Alfirin Enerji Ticaret A.Ş. through the acquisition of 50% of its shares by Akay Ltd. from Artıbirgrup Holding A.Ş. is not subject to authorization. (22.05.2025, 25-20/483-BD)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control and all shares of MilSOFT Yazılım Teknolojileri Anonim Şirketi by Forte Bilgi İletişim Teknolojileri ve Savunma Sanayi Anonim Şirketi. (22.05.2025, 25-20/495-331)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control over Ateş Çelik İnşaat Taahhüt Proje Mühendislik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., currently controlled by the Güldoğan Family, by İş Enerji Yatırımları A.Ş., controlled by Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş., and by the venture capital investment funds Temiz Enerji GSYF, Atlas Büyüme Sermayesi GSYF, and Türkiye Yeşil Finans Projesi GSYF, managed by Maxis Girişim Sermayesi Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş.. (22.05.2025, 25-20/474-223)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of The Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. by Omnicom Group Inc. through its subsidiary EXT Subsidiary Inc., via a merger between EXT Subsidiary Inc. and The Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. (22.05.2025, 25-20/473-222)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of a certain percentage of shares and voting rights in Pentland Chaussures Limited, currently under the joint control of Pentland Group Limited and Maus Frères SA, by MF Brands Group SA, ultimately controlled by Maus Frères SA. (22.05.2025, 25-20/467-221)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control over Raquun IoT Yazılım Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi by Aksa Müşteri Çözümleri Anonim Şirketi. (28.05.2025, 25-21/503-335)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of all shares and sole control of Accell Bisiklet Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi by Bisan Motosiklet ve Bisiklet Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi. (28.05.2025, 25-21/498-333)
- The Board decided that the acquisition of the shares of Minereks Dış Ticaret A.Ş., Roteks Tekstil İhracat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Spot Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Vişne Madencilik Üretim Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Kimtaş Kireç Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., and shares owned by Nezih Öztüre, Cem Öztüre, Ecmel Öztüre, and Murat San by Hedef Holding A.Ş., and thereby the acquisition of control over Pergamon Status Dış Ticaret A.Ş., is not subject to authorization. (12.06.2025, 25-22/541-BD)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of all issued share capital of Automha S.p.A., owned by Trasma S.r.l., by Comau S.p.A., ultimately controlled by OEP Capital Advisors, L.P. (12.06.2025, 25-22/539-352)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control of Radius Recycling, Inc. by Toyota Tsusho America, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation. (12.06.2025, 25-22/533-349)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control over Serena Energia S.A., currently under the joint control of Tarpon Funds and Lambda Group Companies, by Alpha Brazil Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia and NY Fundo de Investimento Em Participações Multiestratégia– Responsabilidade Limitada, through a special purpose vehicle established for the transaction. (12.06.2025, 25-22/532-348)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of all shares and sole control of Lexmark International II, LLC by Xerox Holdings Corporation. (12.06.2025, 25-22/527-347)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of joint control over Bahçeci Sağlık Hizmetleri A.Ş. and Bahçeci Kadın Sağlığı Tıp Merkezleri A.Ş. by FL Turkey Sağlık Hizmetleri A.Ş. and the Bahçeci Family. (12.06.2025, 25-22/525-346)
- The Board authorized the acquisition of sole control over Nagase Diagnostics Co., Ltd., currently under the sole control of Asahi Kasei Pharma Co., Ltd., by Nagase & Co., Ltd. (12.06.2025, 25-22/522-344)
Energy
- The decisions of the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (“EMRA”) dated 22.05.2025 and numbered 13534, 13535, 13536, 13537, 13538, and 13539 was published in the Official Gazette dated 24.05.2025 and numbered 32909. These decisions enter into force on the date of their publication, effective as of 01.06.2025.
- The decision of EMRA dated 22.05.2025 and numbered 13529 entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 27.05.2025 and numbered 32912
- The decision of EMRA dated 29.05.2025 and numbered 13551 entered into force through publication in the Official Gazette dated 31.05.2025 and numbered 32916.
- The decision of EMRA dated 04.06.2025 and numbered 13566 was published in the Official Gazette dated 05.06.2025 and numbered 32921.
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