Dr. Kutlay Teli

  I. Introduction  At the outset, it is useful to note that the business-friendly environment in Turkey attracts quite a lot of attention from entrepreneurs. Turkish national authorities have improved more effective mechanisms by designing new mechanisms over the years. Trading facilitator mechanisms are considered as an important component in the investment system. From that sense, the available article basically aims at examining the potential role of the “direct sale mechanism” instituted by Turkey as a critical contribution to Turkish markets.  In doing this research, Chapter II will attempt to understand the circumstances requiring the need for a newly-born “direct sale mechanism”. Chapter III is intended to analyze recent developments within the jurisdiction of Turkey for the adoption of “direct sale mechanism”. Details about the said mechanism will be investigated by addressing the legal revision to the Law on Consumer Protection Numbered 6502. Core observations ab...

  I. Introduction Following the post-1980 economic policy change, the Turkish business environment has experienced an enormous shift because of import liberalization, the opening of the Turkish economy to the globe and high interest rates. Additionally, Turkey is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea and Black Sea. Because of its strategic location and all other advantages, there has been a growing interest in starting a business within the jurisdiction of Turkey. [1] Undoubtedly, distributor agreements play a crucial role in developing a marketing business strategy for particularly large-scale corporations. This article is intended to provide a comprehensive outline of distributorship agreements in Turkey. In terms of methodology, academic literature will be assessed properly. Because of the lack of any legislation regulating distributor agreements, it is hard to discuss a recognized definition of distribution agreement in Turkey.   Under those circumstances, mak...