10. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to candidates?

Turkey

Turkey

Answer
Yes
Source

(1) Candidates are not allowed to take aid or donation from foreign states, international institutions, legal entities and real individuals without Turkish nationality.
Source: Article 14(1), Law on Presidental Election, 2012

Source: Law on Political Parties, 1983 (amended 2014)

Source: Law on Basic Provisions of Elections and Voter Registers, 1961 (amended 2014)

Source: Law on Elections of Local Administrations, Village and Neihgborhood Headmen and Elder Councils, 1984 (amended 2018)

Comment

Presidential candidates cannot receive donation from corporations.

There are no legal regulations for candidates at other elections.

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