AMENDMENTS INTRODUCED TO THE REGULATION ON THE CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY SEA AND LOADING SAFETY :

NEW RULES REDUCE THE SCOPE OF COMPANIES’ ELECTRONIC BOOKKEEPING:

Turkish Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Treasury and Finance have introduced key changes to the rules on keeping certain company books electronically. The Amending Communiqué, published in the Official Gazette on 20 September 2025, came into force with immediate effect.

A New Era in Port State Control: Risk Based Inspections, Centralized Planning, and Stricter Sanctions:

FAST-TRACK LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR ENERGY AND MINING INVESTMENTS:

In response to complaints from stakeholders in the energy and mining sectors about lengthy licensing procedures, the Turkish government has introduced several amendments to the applicable legislation aimed at streamlining the project development process.

MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING COORDINATION BOARD ESTABLISHED IN TURKEY: A NEW STEP TOWARD INTEGRATED, SUSTAINABLE USE OF TURKISH WATERS:

Turkey has established the Marine Spatial Planning Coordination Board to ensure sustainable marine use, protect maritime rights, and guide environmental and offshore policies.

Turkiye Increases Combat Against Financial Crimes Committed via Crypto Assets :

In recent years, use of crypto assets in financial crimes, such as money laundering, cyber-attacks, narcotics and trafficking, has sky rocketed. Research by international organizations such as FATF and INTERPOL reaffirm this alarming situation.

Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling Has Entered Into Force:

Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling Has Entered Into Force on 26 June 2025.

Expanding Your Business in Turkey (in Japanese):

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Parliament Amends the Law to Address Constitutional Court’s Annulment of the Applicable Law Relating to Employment Contracts with a Foreign Element:

Change in Employers’ Obligation to Pay Salaries through Bank Transfers:

Employers who employ at least three employees are required to pay wages through banks.