Mapping the rules: Türkiye’s new geographical data permits regulation and what it means for your business

According to Norton Rose Fulbright, Türkiye's regulatory landscape for geographical data has undergone a significant overhaul with the publication of the Regulation on Geographical Data Permits in the Official Gazette on October 14, 2026.[1] The firm says non-compliance may result in administrative fines[1].Istanbul firm Pekin Bayar Mizrahi reports that the regulation entered into force on the date of its publication[2]. It says delivery, courier services, real estate, travel, logistics and retail[2] companies with location features are directly affected[2].Erdem & Erdem reports that the regulation repealed the Regulation on Geographic Data Permits and the Regulation on Geographic Data Licences[3], both from February 2021.According to Pekin Bayar Mizrahi, applications must be filed through the Ministry's electronic infrastructure before the commencement of the relevant activity[2]. The firm adds that the permit period may not be shorter than one year or longer than five years[2], and that applications must be assessed and concluded within thirty days[2].Erdem & Erdem says address information requested for invoicing purposes[3] and the publication of a business's own office locations online are exempt from the permit requirement[3].Ozbek CPA reports that companies trading in geographic data are obligated to employ the necessary technical personnel[4]. It also says existing licences and permits shall remain valid until the end of their validity periods[4].Pekin Bayar Mizrahi advises affected companies to initiate the permit application process without delay if a permit is required[2].