Bulletin on Prominent Regulations in the Economy
The bulletin on Prominent Economic Regulations, published for the period 25–31 December 2025, covers tax, employment, financing, trade and sectoral regulations of close interest to the business world.
The bulletin Prominent Economic Regulations, published for the period 25–31 December 2025, covers tax, employment, financing, trade and sectoral regulations of close interest to the business world.
The main regulations that stand out in this context are as follows:
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The SGK employer premium support scheme has been extended until 31 December 2026.
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The period for companies' financial restructuring facilities has been extended by two more years, providing flexibility in firms' loan repayment processes.
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Income tax withholding incentives applied in R&D and design centers and technology development zones will continue until the end of 2026.
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Digital service tax rates have been gradually reduced for 2026 and 2027.
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Administrative fines to be applied in the field of e-commerce have been updated for 2026 by increasing them at the revaluation rate.
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The procedures and principles regarding the 2026 minimum wage and the minimum wage support provided to employers have been published in the Official Gazette.
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Changes have been made to numerous administrative fines and application principles concerning the Climate Law, the Environment Law, the Motor Vehicles Tax, traffic insurance, and the energy, agriculture and food sectors.
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New regulations have entered into force in the energy and finance sectors, particularly concerning electricity, natural gas and payment systems.
The regulations included in the relevant bulletin contain significant changes for businesses as we enter 2026, in terms of their cost structures, opportunities to benefit from incentives, and obligations.
These developments are submitted for the information of our members.