THE GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES PUBLIC FUNDING SUPPORT FOR VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDS :

The Ministry of Industry and Technology has introduced the “Regulation on Participation in Venture Capital Funds and Venture Capital Practices,” which entered into force on 28 November 2025 and establishes a structured framework for providing public funding to venture capital funds focusing on technology, innovation and technology-based production.

IMPACT OF THE INFLATION ADJUSTMENT RATE ON THE MARITIME SECTOR :

The Directorate of Revenue Administration of the Ministry of Treasury and Finance has announced the inflation adjustment rate in the Official Gazette dated 27 November 2025. The inflation adjustment rate has been determined as 25.49%.

INCREASED MARINE POLLUTION COMPULSORY FINANCIAL LIABILITY INSURANCE LIMITS FOR COASTAL FACILITIES:

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.