Cheque Submission Periods & Bad Cheques within the Scope of COVID-19 Amendments Share
Have cheque submission been suspended in the scope of COVID-19 economic precautions? We have evaluated how the cheque submission dates should be interpreted within the scope of the newly enacted Law numbered 7726.
Inter-City Travel Restrictions and Travel Permissions within the Scope of COVID-19 Restrictions
The term for travel restrictions between certain cities in Turkey has been extended. We have summarised the conditions for travel permissions and provided some practical information regarding the application.
Postponement of Social Security Contribution Payment Deadline within the Scope of COVID – 19 Measures
SSI contribution payment deadlines have been extended for certain entities and individuals. In our post, we evaluated the scope and the period of this extension.
Postponement of Declaration and Payment Periods of Income Tax, VAT and Withholding Tax within the Scope of COVID - 19 Measures
2019 tax declaration and payment periods of annual income tax, VAT and withholding tax statements were postponed. In this post, we evaluated the scope and periods of the postponement.
Limitations On Dividend Distribution Of Capital Companies
One of the economic measures taken to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak is the limitations on the dividend distribution of equity companies. In this post, we evaluated the dividend distribution limitations within the scope of the announcement made by TOBB and the amendment to the Turkish Commercial Law within the scope of the Omnibus Law numbered 7244.
Execution of Salaries Will Continue!
The statement has been issued by the Ministry of Justice that the execution of salary seizures will continue regardless of COVID – 19 precautions to all enforcement proceedings.
Can Contraction of the COVID-19 be Considered as an Occupational Accident?
Can the contraction of the COVID – 19 virus be classified as an occupational accident? We have evaluated this issue in consideration of a recent court ruling and provided brief information relating to the liability of the employer.
Short Term Employment Fund
Short Term Employment Fund Share It has been announced the short term employment fund will be utilized for the purposes of mitigating the effects COVID – 19 outbreak. The short term employment fund is an instrument which could alleviated stress on the cash flow and provide regular income for employees. In this post we have consolidated some of the most fundamental issues on the topic.
Mitigating COVID - 19: Turkey's Economic Precautions
In order to mitigate the impact of COVID -19 on the econmony, Turkish President has announced a TRY 100 bl. additional fund named "Economic Stability Shield". In this post we list actions items which may be relevant to for profit and non-profit organisations.
Social Cooperatives in Turkish Law
Social Cooperatives in Turkish Law Share In this blog, we aim to provide a framework regarding the legal structure of social cooperatives. This framework is important for understanding how cooperatives are regulated under Turkish law and will provide a ground for comparing social cooperatives with foundations and associations.
A Snapshot of Turkey: Awareness and Impacts of Mobbing
Awareness is the beginning point of solving a problem. In this post we evaluate the level of awareness and impact of workplace mobbing on an individual and institutional level.
Winding Down and Liquidating a Company in Turkey: Getting A Strong Start
Winding down commercial operations and liquidation of a company can be a difficult process. Getting a strong start can play an important role in managing the process efficiently. In this post we have outlined the steps required to help you get a strong start.
Winding Down and Liquidating a Company in Turkey: Milestones.
Liquidating companies requires the implementation of a series of actions including winding down. Although, operations and needs of different companies may vary the process to be followed is usually compromised of similar steps.
Personal Data Protection: Criminal Sanctions Stipulated in the Turkish Criminal Code
The Turkish Criminal Code No. 5237 ("TCC") regulates the actions which may constitute crimes with respect to the unlawful use of personal data. The Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVK") remains important in this context because it provides a clear definition of personal data. Certain actions which constitute a breach of the KVK may result in administrative fines imposed by the Personal Data Protection Board. However, the same actions may also constitute a breach of the TCC, which may result in criminal prosecution of individuals and criminal sanctions. We have these crimes and the relevant criminal sanctions below.
Social Cooperatives and Their Importance
As a model of social entrepreneurship social cooperatives stand out as structures which bring together the purpose of social impact and entrepreneurship. In this post we have outlined the importance and certain aspects of social cooperatives.