8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates?

Source: Article 14§4, Law on Presidential Election, 2012 (Law No. 6271).

Source: Gençkaya, Ömer F., Gündüz, U.  and Cihangir-Tetik, D. (2016) Political Finance and Transparency. Association of Transparency International, İstanbul.

There is no specific regulation regarding donations to candidates at parliamentary and local administration elections. There is no provision about in-kind donations to candidates in all elections. However, presidential candidates are subject to identify the source of cash donations.

Source: Gençkaya, Ömer F., Gündüz, U.  and Cihangir-Tetik, D. (2016) Political Finance and Transparency. Association of Transparency International, İstanbul.

In order to provide transparency, cash aids over the amount determined by Supreme Board of Elections are deposited in “electoral account” that will be opened in the name of candidates. Cash aids under the amount determined by Supreme Board of Elections  are taken in return of receipt and deposited in electoral account.

Source: Article 14§4, Law on Presidential Election, 2012 (Law No. 6271).