Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory obligations arise from different legislative regimes depending on the business sector. Relevant laws may include the Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102, the Law on the Protection of Competition No. 4054, the Electronic Commerce Law No. 6563, the Consumer Protection Law No. 6502, the Product Safety and Technical Regulations Law No. 7223 and the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698.

Financial crime prevention requirements may also arise under Law No. 5549 on the Prevention of Laundering Proceeds of Crime, where a business falls within the applicable scope.

Regulatory responsibilities are divided among public institutions, including the Ministry of Trade, the Turkish Competition Authority, the Personal Data Protection Authority, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) and relevant sectoral regulators. The applicable authority depends on the activity and the legal obligation involved.

Regulatory assessments. We examine a company's business model, activities and contractual arrangements to identify potentially applicable regulatory requirements. This may involve reviewing corporate documents, licences, operating procedures, reporting arrangements and the allocation of responsibilities between business departments.

Internal policies and procedures. Compliance obligations must be reflected in practical business processes. Our work includes reviewing and preparing policies, internal guidelines, approval procedures and contractual provisions addressing identified regulatory requirements.

Regulatory filings and notifications. Certain activities require registration, notifications, periodic disclosures or administrative permissions. The applicable procedure may depend on company size, transaction volume, business activity or regulatory classification. We assess the relevant requirements, supporting documentation and deadlines before a filing is prepared.

Regulatory inquiries and administrative proceedings. When an authority requests information or initiates an administrative review, businesses may need to collect internal records, determine which employees hold relevant information and prepare a documented response. We examine procedural obligations and the available administrative and judicial remedies.

Compliance training and ongoing review. Changes in business activities, regulations and internal processes can affect existing compliance arrangements. Policies and employee guidance may therefore require periodic review. Training can address the legal obligations relevant to particular functions, including management, sales, procurement and operational teams.

Our regulatory compliance work concerns domestic businesses, multinational companies operating in Türkiye, foreign investors, regulated service providers, company management and in-house legal, compliance and operational departments.