Our latest article “Electronic Signature in Turkey” by Sera Somay and Ceylan Necipoğlu is published on Lexology.
The Turkish Electronic Signatory Law No.5070 (“E-Signature Law”) has entered into force as of 14 October 2004 upon its publication in the Official Gazette numbered 253551.
E-Signature Law is drafted in line with the Europen Union (“EU”) Directive on electronic signatory No. 99/93 (“EU Directive”) which came into force in 1999. The EU Directive which set out a legal framework for EU member states was replaced on 1 July 2016 by The Regulation No.910/2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market (“eIDAS”).
You can reach the text entire here.
Share
Legal Information
This briefing is for information purposes; it is not legal advice. If you have questions, please call us. All rights reserved.
You May Be Interested In
28 July 2025
Recent Changes in Mining, Renewable Energy and Electricity Legislation
Law No. 7554 on Amendments to Certain Laws, which introduces changes to many fundamental pieces of legislation applicable to the energy…
25 July 2025
The United Kingdom Sanctions: Risks and Roadmap for Turkish Companies
On June 27, 2025, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (“FCDO“) published Sanctions Guidance for Non-UK Businesses…
21 July 2025
Recent Developments in Healthcare Legislation – Q2 2025
Amendment to the Regulation on the Clinical Trials of Medicinal Products for Human Use. On 5 June 2025, the Regulation on Clinical Trials…
17 July 2025
Flexibility Introduced in Weekly Rest Day Rules for Tourism Facilities
With the Law No. 7553 dated 10 July 2025, titled “Law on Amendments to Certain Laws and to Decree Law No. 375,” which was published in the…
4 July 2025
The Climate Law has been adopted by the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye
The Climate Law numbered 7552 (the “Law”) has been adopted by the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye. It will come into force on the date…
1 July 2025
Executive-Level Misconduct and Separation: Labour Law Insights and Strategic Approaches
In corporate structures, executive-level employees represent the highest decision-making authority and are deeply involved in operational…