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  • An interesting article about the New Turkish Commercial Code

    To learn more about the New Turkish Commercial Code, please read the following article written by Ceyhun Necati Pehlivan from DLA PIPER, member of the Chamber

    New Turkish Commercial Code

    “This material was first published by Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK Limited in Ceyhun Necati Pehlivan, The New Turkish Commercial Code: Major Corporate Law Reform in Line with EU and Swiss Law, International Company and Commercial Law Review Issue 2, 2013 and is reproduced by agreement with the Publishers”.

  • Textile and accessories fair 8-10 October 2013

    Texbridge Istanbul will be held betwen 09-11 October 2013 with the support of UTIB(Uludag Textile Exporters’ Association).

    Texbridge Istanbul has now become the most influencial trade fair for fabrics, yarn, trimmings and accessories.

    If you would like to register, please fill in the following form Solicitud Ministerio de Economía and please contact the Commercial Office of the Turkish Embassy in Spain before 23 September.

    For further information visit www.cnrtexbridge.com

  • Eurasia Expo Tool “International Power and Hand Tools Exhibition”, Istanbul

    The show will take place at Istanbul Expo Center on June 26-28,2014.

    Kindly note that Eurasia Expo Tool will be the first exhibition of its kind in Turkey and Eurasia region focusing on Power and Hand Tools, its accessories, and auxiliary products  used in Construction, Automotive, D.I.Y, Manufacturing, Wood Working and other industries where hand tools are used.

    For more information, please click here:
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  • Turkish Airlines “Best Airline in Europe for the third year”

    We remind you that Chamber members have an exclusive discount in flights from Spain to Turkey in Turkish Airlines.

    For more information, please press here

  • The Entrepreneur´s Bill Approved by the Cabinet Leaders

    The Entrepreneur´s Bill Approved by the Cabinet Leaders

    Friday, June 28th, 2013, during a Ministers’ meeting, the government gave the “green light” for the project of the Entrepreneur Support and Internationalization Law. This was announced by Vice President Soraya Saénz de Santamaria in a press conference following the Ministers´ meeting (as published by Moncloa). The bill includes measures to reduce state revenue and provide a special tax break and benefits to Entrepreneurs. In addition to these measures, is expected that the Bill provides for the granting of residence permits to non EU nationals who invest in Spain by purchasing real estate worth 500.000 Euros or by buying public debt of at least € 2 million. Also meaningful investments that create jobs or support business projects can lead to temporary residence. (“La Nueva España”)

    The law will be passed by an expedited process. (Europa Press) The government wants to get this and two other pending bills passed before the end of July or August. The government has expressed their intention to hold special plenary sessions on July 16th and 17th to approve the bills.

    No official text has yet been published according to Moncloa. However, the official report from the Ministers´ Meeting (Referencia del Consejo de Ministros) of 28 June, 2013 refers to the approval of the bill and includes reference to the Attraction of Talent and Investment, including the measures to provide residence permits for economic reasons through a quick and easy process before a single authority (As published by MONCLOA). The Bill must still pass through the Senate and is not yet an approved law. Hopefully we will hear more soon as the bill passes through the government´s approval process.

    Amanda Osorio

    Marina Bugallal

    Mariscal Abogados, International lawyers

  • ISPAT Temmuz bülteni

    Newsletter July 2013

    Summary:

    • Turkey’s economy grows 3% in first quarter, beats expectations
    • Toyota Turkey to begin Corolla production in July, considering new model
    • Toyota Boshoku opens new plant in Turkey
    • New vehicle model to double Hyundai’s exports from Turkey
    • Turkish-Azeri gas pipeline to feed TAP instead of Nabucco West
    • New USD 5 billion thermal power plant on the way in Turkey
    • Strong investor interest in Turkey solar projects
    • Kuwaiti firm to invest USD 1.2 billion in Turkey’s energy sector
    • Turkey to intensify shale exploration efforts
    • Turkey to receive USD 10 billion a year in realty investments
    • Qatari real estate developer to expand in Turkey
    • Turkey’s insurance sector posts 27% Q1 growth
    • Turkish Airlines awarded “Best Airline” for the third time
    • ‘Investment grade’ to bring more hoteliers to Turkey
    • Tourist arrivals in Turkey up 18% in May
    • Turkey’s largest technopark set for summer opening
    • Turkey eyes exports of USD 3 trillion
    • Apple, Samsung among contenders in Turkey’s Fatih Project
  • Spanish government presents the draft bill of the new regulations for entrepreneurs

    Last Friday the 24th of May, the government introduced a bill for the proposed Entrepreneurs´ Law. When they Law is approved, the government will include special measures to help foreign investors obtain Spanish residency. It is still unknown when the proposal will go into effect. Also, some of the fine print is still unknown.

    In the press conference after the Council of Ministers, the Deputy Prime Minister, Soraya Saenz de Santamaria, explained that the bill also offers a residence permit to foreign entrepreneurs who buy public debt amounting to more than two million Euros. (El Mundo, a Spanish newspaper)

    The proposal also provides residence for foreigners who invest in business projects that create jobs or have a significant impact in terms of socio-economic or scientific and technological innovation. It will also be available to those foreigners who make a significant investment or business project of general interest. (El Mundo)

    Saenz de Santamaria, also said that the proposal is a comprehensive and complete provision, developed through nine ministries, which aims to boost entrepreneurial and business activities. The bill is intended to encourage investment in Spain and attract talent to Spain. Therefore, the regulation will facilitate the approval of residence permits for investors and highly qualified professionals. (La Moncloa, Madrid)

    According to El Mundo, the Government will approve residence permits for foreigners who buy homes valued at or above 500.000 Euros. The government hopes to attract the fortunes of countries like Russia and China. This figure is much higher than the originally proposed investment of € 160.000.

    The actual text of the bill appears as follows:

    Attracting investment and talent to Spain, facilitating and expediting the approval of residency permits for:

    • Investors with economic means or general interest
    • Entrepreneurs with innovative projects and special economic interest, with a priority of job creation;
    • Highly qualified professionals
    • Foreigners who travel to Spain as part of an employment relationship, as a professional or for vocational training, for a period equal to a transfer. (Ley de Apoyo a los Emprendedores y su Internacionalización, Consejo de Ministros, 24 de mayo de 2013, translated from Spanish)

    The updates are coming in slowly but as is evidenced by the information that came out late last week, the proposed bill is active and we expect to continue hearing updates from the government about this opportunity.

    Marina Bugallal & Amanda Osorio

    Mariscal Abogados, International lawyers

  • ISPAT Haziran bülteni

    Newsletter June 2013

    Summary:

    • Moody`s upgrades Turkey to ‘investment grade’
    • Turkey receives ‘investment grade’ rating from JCR
    • Turkey scores top grades in investor confidence – E&Y report
    • FDI inflow into Turkey may exceed projections
    • Turkish M&A activity jumps 40% in first quarter
    • Turkey to kick off two giant projects
    • Turkey’s auto exports up 9% in April
    • Turkish-made LCVs to roam US streets
    • Hyundai adding new model, doubling production in Turkey
    • Azeri oil giant signs USD 5 billion Turkey refinery deal
    • Turkish and Chinese companies ink USD 2.4 billion coal-based power plant
      deal
    • Turkish-German partnership commissions Turkey’s largest WPP
    • Turkey’s largest PV module manufacturing plant commissioned
    • Turkey expands incentives for coal production
    • Health tourists flock to Turkey
    • Russian pharma giant to invest in Turkey
    • New bridge linking Europe, Asia embodies Turkey’s rise
    • Continental: Turkey is vital when doing business with the Middle East
    • Italian Intesa Sanpaolo granted Turkish banking license
    • Korea Exchange Bank opens representative office in Turkey
    • Amadeus enters airline customer loyalty arena with acquisition of Hitit Loyalty
    • Countdown begins for Turkey’s high-tech Fatih Project 
    • Japanese Netprice makes foray into Turkish e-commerce sector 
    • Turkey woos Gulf nationals as property investors 
    • Istanbul among top 10 in global tourism – Mastercard survey 
    • Chinese Texhong investing USD 180 million in Turkey 
    • Turkey-South Korea FTA takes effect 
    • Canadian producer strikes gold in Turkey, investing USD 1.5 billion 
    • F-35 project to ‘earn Turkey USD 12 billion’ 
    • Turkey demonstrates growing defense capabilities at IDEF 2013 
    • BSH sets up regional base in Turkey, investing EUR 300 million 
  • Tisto “Türkiye, Galisyalı Şirketler İçin Yatırım Fırsatları” konulu seminere katıldı.

    Türk-İspanyol Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası Yönetim Kurulu olarak, geçtiğimiz 12 Haziran tarihinde El Correo Gallego Grubu tarafından düzenlenen “Türkiye, Galisyalı Şirketler için Yatırım Fırsatları” konulu bir seminere katılım sağlanmış ve Oda’yı ve hizmetlerimizi tanıtıcı bir konuşmanın yanısıra ülkemizde şirket kurulması, yeni Ticaret Kanunu gibi pratik konuları da içeren bir sunum yapılmıştır.

    Galisyalı şirketlerin temsilcilerinin, Bölgesel Kalkınma Ajansı, Galisya Ticaret Odası  temsilcilerinin ve üniversiteden katılımcıların yer aldığı seminerde Yönetim Kurulu adına sunumu Oda Genel Sekreteri Sn. Antonio Viñal yapmıştır. Seminere ilişkin haberleri ekte yer alan gazete haberinde bulabilirsiniz: el Correo Gallego