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Türkiye Merger Control 2026: Raised Thresholds, Tech-Sector Target Rules, SIEC Test, Foreign-to-Foreign Coverage, Procedures, Standstill and Penalties
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Türkiye Merger Control 2026: Raised Thresholds, Tech-Sector Target Rules, SIEC Test, Foreign-to-Foreign Coverage, Procedures, Standstill and Penalties
Note—for guidance on whether filing thresholds in Turkiye and worldwide are satisfied, please see: Where to Notify for details. 1. Have there been any recent developments regarding the Turkish merger control regime and are any updates/developments expected in the coming year? Are there any other ‘hot’ merger control issues in Turkiye? The Turkish Competition Authority (Authority) has brought in substantial revisions to the regime governing deals that require the Turkish Competition Board’s (Board) clearance. These notable amendments recently took effect through Communiqué No. 2026/2, which formally modifies Communiqué 2010/4 on Mergers and Acquisitions Requiring the Approval of the Competition Board, as published in the Official Gazette on 11 February 2026 (Amended Communique 2010/4). Under the Amended Communique 2010/4, the jurisdictional thresholds have been materially updated. In particular, the Turkish turnover threshold previously at TL 250m (approx. €5.6m/US$6.3m) now stands at TL 1bn (approx.
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