BANDROL; It is the physical indicator of the tax collected from all electronic devices that are used to receive radio and TV broadcasts in any environment, based on the Turkish Radio and Television Revenues Law No. 3093, and that allow you to watch TV or radio broadcasts without requiring any additional equipment.

TRT-Bandrol fee for TV is 16% of the product price. This tax was initiated in 1986 during the term of the late Mr. Turgut Ozal, Prime Minister of the 45th Government of the Republic of Turkey.

In 2016, TUYAD explained the e-Bandrol issue to TRT and in December 2017, this application was approved for use by the General Manager at that time, İbrahim Eren.

However, e-Bandrol was misunderstood. e-Bandrol would be implemented as an electronic bandrol and would provide smart communication and smart tracking by matching with the integrated circuit inside the television. However, later the application switched to the label bandrol method and now e-Bandrol, which is provided to companies only with a declaration from the KEP system under the name of e-bandrol, continues to be used as a label bandrol.

According to the capacity report to be submitted by taxpayers producing domestically for the use of e-Bandrol in order to benefit from the e- Bandrol application; 500,000 units per year for televisions is the number that must be in the capacity report.

This capacity is not required to be used at the end of the year.

If the e-Stamp serial number is not found during the inspections (the serial number is not found in the devices within the scope of e-Stamp or the serial number/IMEI number/chassis number does not match an e-Stamp serial number when entered into the system); the device is considered to have been sold without a stamp and an administrative fine of twice the stamp fee is imposed in accordance with Article 6 of Law No. 3093. In other words, the fine is twice the amount of the sales invoice of the device.

In our TUYAD studies, we have always struggled to prevent unfair competition and the most important element was the TRT-Bandrol application. How many manufacturers use this application and which application principles constitute fair competition? TRT always inspects tradesmen in field inspections in the same situation and the problem is always the small tradesmen.

Finally, we can say that; although e-Bandrol makes it easier for TRT institution in the implementation of TRT-Bandrol, it is not enough to eliminate unfair competition.

Although the TRT-Bandrol fee is paid, only the physical stamp is taken and not affixed to the goods, or as in the e-Standard application, the TRT-Bandrol fines issued in the amount of twice the stamp fee due to failure to make the necessary notification within 10 days are an indication of how disproportionate, unfair and unjust the fines are.

Preventing unfair competition will be possible by constantly monitoring the TRT-Bandrol fees, which are already very high, at reasonable levels and at equal rates.

Satellite communications play an important role in earthquakes and structural dynamics as they provide real-time information on the extent of damage and the location of affected areas. This information is crucial for coordinating emergency response efforts and providing assistance to affected communities.

Thus, the location of an individual trapped under debris due to an earthquake is instantly detected and reached. Satellite communication systems play an important role in preventing loss of life. In our country, due to its geological location in an earthquake zone and global warming, forest fires, severe floods, landslides, mining disasters, etc. are experienced. Here, once again, the importance of satellite communication systems is seen. No matter how difficult the geographical situation is, it is the primary task to minimize loss of life and all difficult situations with a successful satellite communication system and good training.

Satellite technologies are the communication system type that will provide the most urgent communication with suitable internet systems that can be activated very quickly during and after an earthquake and are preferred by 60% in the world. Satellite technologies are a secure and developing technology that does not have geographical problems and provides uninterrupted communication. Communication systems are used via antennas on distant orbit satellites, and these systems are indispensable technologies, especially during disasters. In future studies, near-orbit satellites will provide this service directly to mobile phones in the most widespread way. These systems are currently in operation, but they are not widespread. It is very important for each country to accelerate and increase their work on this subject, especially during disasters.

Satellite communication is also valuable in supporting research and monitoring in structural dynamics. For example, sensors such as accelerometers can be installed on buildings and other structures to monitor their reactions to vibrations caused by earthquakes. This data can then be transmitted via satellite for analysis and modeling.

Satellites can also serve as early warning systems that help reduce the impact of earthquakes. These systems are still systems that are built by spending billions of dollars, but it has been confirmed by scientists that they can warn of earthquakes in advance.

In addition, practical deployment systems of satellite technologies are of vital importance for disaster response and recovery efforts. Satellite images can be used to assess damage to buildings and infrastructure. The most up-to-date information can be obtained by instant image tracking with all superstructure satellites.

Satellite communication has the advantage of wide coverage, is not limited by geographical conditions and is less affected by disasters. Satellites are the most effective way to provide first response communication in the event of a disaster. As a national first-class emergency response team, TUYAD-VSAT Group provides installation training for communication satellites in different orbits and different frequency bands (Ku and Ka) in order to integrate all necessary communication solutions to create a highly reliable and multifunctional satellite communication system and ensures that they are activated in times of emergency. It was established to provide communication services in times of disaster when there is no transportation, electricity and land communication. TUYAD-VSAT trainings are carried out every year without expecting profit and all individuals who receive training are given certificates. The satellite communication system includes voice, image, data, internet access, video conference and video monitoring functions to meet the demands of fully integrated command and dispatch, on-site voice and video transmission and video conference in different locations in times of disaster. Satellite communication systems have technology that knows no obstacles. When only energy is supplied, communication is provided in the easiest way with satellite system technology despite all geographical difficulties. As TUYAD, we continue our efforts to ensure that these studies can be carried out most widely throughout the country.

We recently hosted Dimacred Business Development Manager Ferdi Arslan in our office. We evaluated the working opportunities at the solution partnership level between him, Dimacred and our Members, and the business models we will benefit from. We would like to thank Ferdi Arslan very much for his visit.
Founded in 1979, Dimacred is an organization that offers high reliability electronic components to the European market. Representing companies such as Anatech Electronics, Spacemicro, Oce Technology, Johanson Technology, Melexis, Cissoid, along with component supply; It works with many defense industry, communications and automotive companies in Turkey by providing services such as design and technical application support.

There are incentives, discounts and tax exemptions for businesses that will be located in Istanbul Finance Center!

Hong Kong, Dubai… Now it’s Istanbul’s turn!

IFC will be governed by the world’s most liberalized trade policies for trade in goods and services, characterized by free trade and low taxation. Now, instead of Dubai, the freest market economy will be in Atasehir.

The paradise of traders is established in the most precious district of our world-famous city of Istanbul, in our country where the Middle East breathes. IFC will make a big difference in terms of our employees with cultural, social, geographical and economic, high-quality workforce and foreign language knowledge. We will be a center of attraction with our international business environment, our EU Customs Union Agreement and our proximity to Europe. While the focus of foreign investors is gas and oil, the Middle East market will be seen very close from Turkey.

When the incentives given by our state to the investors are added to all these advantages, an unmissable opportunity will emerge. The center of trade will now be Turkey, not China or Dubai, for many reasons.

IFC will be an ideal base for new and existing products and services to enter the market. These features will also enable investors to acquire partnerships and companies in Turkey. Opportunities will continue to multiply, don’t be late! Make your product and service understandable and win.

Hong Kong remains the second largest recipient of foreign direct investment in Asia and the third largest in the world.

Some of the advantages of companies in IFC are; incentives, grants, exemptions, full government support, income tax exemption, corporate tax exemption, easy and practical company establishment, obtaining the right of residence quickly, easy and fast online money transfer due to the advanced banking system, mutual tax exemption and agreement. In addition, some of the advantages are that you can make more profitable sales by strengthening your company’s brand image, and that there is no obligation to keep commercial accounts and books in Turkish.

In the Istanbul Finance Center, companies engaged in financial activities by obtaining the IFC Participation Certificate will be able to benefit from tax-free activities in the form of exporting commercial products, services and financial services.

The Presidency Finance Office was authorized to obtain the opportunity and participant certificates at IFC, which will be put into service in September. You can reach us via e-mail for all kinds of services and questions.

Financial services provided by financial institutions to people living abroad by obtaining a participant certificate will be considered as financial service exports, provided that the service is ultimately utilized abroad.

Turkey offers opportunities that are not available anywhere else, to the international capital operating in the financial sector, to companies trading in products and services, to finance workers and financial technology with IFC.

In the field of law, a unique service is offered in that investors can choose the legal rules of the countries they wish.

 The fact that Hong Kong, Dubai, London or New York are the financial centers of their countries is the legal and economic power of their countries with the qualified manpower, education system, transportation and information infrastructure of these cities. Turkey offers more than all financial centers and is in a very advantageous position.

Istanbul will be a tax haven and a hub of transfer.

 The most important indication that IFC will become a global finance brand is the fact that the transmission origin, which is the most obvious in the rules, is not sought and is exempt from tax. While inquiries and tax rates in money transfers are daunting all over the world, this situation will make our country unique in this regard.

Istanbul is at the junction of not only Turkey but also civilizations, and for that reason alone, it is a center of attraction for investors.

Istanbul Financial Center IFC is a financial paradise that can respond to changing global and regional needs, with a central location like Ataşehir, young, dynamic but unemployed youth of our country and qualified human resources.

The vision of the IFC-Istanbul Project, which will contribute to making Turkey’s financial infrastructure more efficient, is to create a global and regional sustainable financial environment and to contribute greatly to employment. Don’t be late to capitalize on the project and understand workforce transformation.

Best Regards

Hayrettin ÖZAYDIN

Hedef Koc Consulting

Chairman of the Board

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