What changed: The provisions governing the Trade Ministry’s authority to set instalment periods or introduce additional restrictions for instalment sales of goods and services, excluding housing sales, were revised. The scope includes debt rescheduled into instalments for a fee after a sale and periods during which payment is deferred, whether or not negotiable instruments are issued. Decisions under these provisions will be announced on the Ministry’s website and sent to umbrella professional organisations. Some paragraphs of the relevant article were repealed.
Who is affected
The amendment concerns businesses selling goods or services in instalments, excluding housing sales.
What it means for your business
Businesses offering instalment sales can monitor the Ministry’s website for decisions setting instalment periods or additional restrictions relevant to their sales.
What to watch
There is no immediate action to take. When the Ministry publishes a decision under these provisions, review its instalment periods and additional restrictions in relation to your sales. Consult your accountant or legal adviser before acting on this.
Timing
The regulation took effect upon publication, on 15 October 2026.
Source: https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2026/10/20261015-1.htm
