Merchant
"Are all companies considered merchants?"
Quick Answer
A merchant under the Turkish Commercial Code is a real or legal person who operates a commercial enterprise. Merchants are subject to stricter standards of care and specific commercial rules.
Scope and Legal Distinctions
Merchant status follows the statutory criteria, not merely a company's description of itself. It can affect commercial duties, notices, books and standards of care.
What to Check in Practice
Check whether the party operates a commercial enterprise and review the particular duty at issue; consumers and merchants may have different protections.
Sources & Authorities
Statutory framework and official guidance for this definition.
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