Converting a limited liability company into a joint stock company in Türkiye allows the business to preserve its legal personality, assets, rights and obligations while adopting a new corporate form. The process requires careful compliance with capital requirements, shareholder protections, corporate approvals, employment rules and Trade Registry procedures. Proper planning and documentation are essential for an efficient, legally compliant conversion.

The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules introduce significant reforms aimed at improving efficiency, flexibility and early case management. Key changes include removing mandatory Terms of Reference, raising the Expedited Procedure threshold, introducing the opt-in Highly Expedited Arbitration Procedure, formalising early determination, and expanding emergency arbitration measures. The Rules also strengthen arbitrator disclosure requirements and promote streamlined, cost-effective proceedings under the 2026 Rules.

The Personal Data Protection Board has extended the compliance period concerning the use of loyalty cards by third parties without verification until 28 February 2027. By this date, data controllers should implement appropriate technical and administrative verification mechanisms; review their POS, CRM and loyalty systems; and update employee training, supplier agreements and data protection documentation. Failure to comply may result in sanctions under the Personal Data Protection Law.

Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurulu, sadakat kartlarının üçüncü kişilerce doğrulama yapılmaksızın kullanılmasına ilişkin uyum süresini 28 Şubat 2027’ye uzattı. Veri sorumluları, bu tarihe kadar uygun teknik ve idari doğrulama mekanizmalarını hayata geçirmeli; POS, CRM ve sadakat sistemlerini gözden geçirmeli, çalışan eğitimlerini, tedarikçi sözleşmelerini ve KVKK dokümantasyonunu güncellemelidir. Aksi halde KVKK kapsamında yaptırım riski doğabilir.