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Terms and Conditions

Legal Status

The Syrian-Turkish Joint Business Council operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Economy and Industry of the Syrian Arab Republic, in accordance with the foundational statute of Syrian joint business councils with countries worldwide. The Council does not possess any legislative or governmental authority and is not authorized to make decisions or sign commitments on behalf of the state.

Nature of Membership

- Membership begins in the General Assembly, which is the primary representative framework comprising all accepted members according to the internal regulations.

- After joining the General Assembly, members may be nominated or selected to join sectoral committees based on professional specialization, by decision of the Board of Directors or the Founding Committee.

- Voting membership is reserved exclusively for Syrian businessmen and businesswomen, and Syrian companies and institutions registered in Syria or Turkey.

- Turkish companies are entitled to join the Council as 'Partners or Observers' without voting rights or candidacy eligibility.

- All members are subject to the Council's policies regarding financial and legal compliance, adherence to the Code of Conduct, disclosure of conflict of interest, and signing KYC/AML documents.

General Assembly Admission Conditions

- The applicant must be legally established in Syria or Turkey in accordance with official procedures and possess a good reputation.

- The business activity must be directly or indirectly related to Syrian-Turkish economic cooperation.

- Submission of required documents and completion of the verification and due diligence process.

- Payment of membership fees within the announced deadlines.

- Submitting a membership application is considered initial acceptance of these Terms and Conditions, becoming final after signing the required documents and supplementary paperwork.

Obligations and Responsibilities

- Adherence to the Council's professional values and principles and the adopted Code of Conduct.

- Refrain from any action or statement of a political nature or that compromises the Council's neutrality.

- Non-use of the Council's name or logo in any commercial or media activity without prior permission.

- Maintaining the confidentiality of information and data accessed through the Council's activities.

General Meetings

- The General Assembly of the Council convenes periodically and is exclusively for registered members.

- General meetings hold a consultative character aimed at exchanging views and proposals among members.

- Meetings are documented with official minutes kept by the Executive Secretariat.

Discipline and Procedures

In the event that any member violates these Terms and Conditions, tarnishes its reputation, or breaches its obligations, the Council is entitled to take the following measures progressively:

Written Warning

Formal Notice

Membership Suspension

Membership Termination

The member has the right to object within ten working days from the date of being notified of the decision.

Data Protection and Confidentiality

- The Council is committed to protecting members' data according to a written and published privacy policy.

- Member data shall not be shared with any third party without their written consent, except as required by laws or regulatory authorities.

- To ensure confidentiality, all employees and consultants are subject to Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).

Amendments

The Council reserves the right to amend or update these Terms and Conditions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Members will be informed of any changes via email or the official website.

Acceptance

Submitting a membership application or participating in any of the Council's activities constitutes explicit and direct acceptance of full compliance with these Terms and Conditions.

Required Documents and Papers

- Company Commercial Register

- Tax Number or Tax Certificate

- Identity Card or Passport of the Company's Legal Representative

- List of Principal Partners or Shareholders

- Official Authorization or Representation Letter Issued by the Company

- Optional: Company Activity Statement or Introductory Brief on Fields of Work

Last Update: 12/6/2025

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STIKC Terms & Conditions - Syrian-Turkish Joint Business Council