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2025 tax amendments, Yeni vergi paketi, torba kanun, 7566 Sayılı kanun

Turkey’s 2025 Tax Amendments Now in Force: New Rules on Rental Income, Property Tax, Fees and Social Security

I. Introduction Law No. 7566 on Amendments to Tax Laws and Certain Laws and Decree Laws (commonly referred to in public as the “new tax package”), which had previously been adopted by the relevant committees of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, was published in the Official Gazette dated 19 December 2025 and entered into force. Prepared with the aim of broadening the tax base and increasing public revenues, this new 2025 tax amendments package […]

Company Divisions in Türkiye: Current Legislation, Trends and Strategies

Prevailing conditions in Türkiye are prompting companies to reassess their structures. One of the most powerful tools in this transformation is the “company division” (demerger). In recent years, small, medium and large enterprises alike have increasingly resorted to this route. So, what exactly is a company division, why have companies preferred this strategic move in recent years, and what legal points should they consider when doing so? Reasons for the Rise in Company Divisions A […]

Processing of Special Categories of Personal Data: The Current Legal Framework in Türkiye

Amendments were made to the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“Law”) through the Law No. 7499, published in the Official Gazette dated March 12, 2024, and numbered 32487. In February 2025, the Guide on the Processing of Special Categories of Personal Data (“Guide”) was published on the website of the Personal Data Protection Authority (“Authority”). 1. Introduction Under the Law, special categories of personal data include information on individuals’ race, ethnic origin, political opinions, […]

Transferring Personal Data Abroad: Current Legal Framework in Türkiye

Published in the Official Gazette No. 32487 dated 12.03.2024, Law No. 7499 introduced changes to the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (the “Law”). Subsequently, the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles for the Transfer of Personal Data Abroad (“Regulation”) was published and came into effect in the Official Gazette No. 32598 dated 10.07.2024. In January 2025, the Guide on Transferring Personal Data Abroad (“Guide”) was published on the website of the Personal Data Protection […]