Documentary obligation has been introduced for second-hand buying and selling in Istanbul
With the regulation introduced preventing the trade in stolen goods is intended. Second-hand purchase and sale certificate requirement electronics and white goods It covers all products in its category. The document to be issued will include the identity information of the buyer and seller. In addition, it has become mandatory to install security cameras in second-hand businesses. In this way, the faces of customers selling second-hand products will also be recorded. Trading with people under the age of 18 is prohibited. It has become mandatory to issue invoices for second-hand products sold by businesses.
Is it mandatory to issue documents for individual second-hand purchases and sales?
The regulation in question currently only covers purchases made from second-hand buying and selling businesses. It does not include sales from individual sellers to individual buyers.
What information should be included in the second-hand purchase and sale document?
In the Second Hand Material Purchase – Sale document issued by businesses that buy and sell second hand goods and scrap within the borders of Istanbul province. identity, address, date, quantity and characteristics of goods needs to be specified.
Which products are required to be documented for purchase and sale?
- Electronic Items: Mobile phone, computer, tablet, camera, television, battery, copper material, etc.
- White Goods: Refrigerator, washing machine, dishwasher, etc.
In the statement made by the Governorship of Istanbul, the following statements were made:
“The fact that second-hand goods and scraps are bought and sold without issuing any purchase and sale documents makes it significantly difficult to reach stolen goods and suspects. For this reason, businesses that buy and sell second-hand goods and scrap within the provincial borders of Istanbul are required to obtain identification documents for the persons they buy and sell scrap from. With the regulation, it is obligatory to issue a Second Hand Material Purchase – Sale document, which indicates the address, quantity and characteristics of the goods.
– Buy second-hand items called electronic goods and white goods (mobile phones, computers, tablets, cameras, televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, batteries, copper materials, etc.) – the identity and address of the sellers. Issuing a Second Hand Goods Purchase – Sale Certificate stating the information, the date of the transaction, the quantity and characteristics of the goods,
– Obtaining an invoice for the goods and submitting this invoice when requested by law enforcement authorities, – Recording the purchases and sales of second-hand goods, keeping an inventory list by businesses,
– Installation of security camera systems inside and outside of businesses that buy and sell scrap and second-hand goods,
– Identifying the businesses that buy and sell scrap and second-hand goods, and obtaining a commitment not to buy or sell goods/materials that are subject to the crime of theft,
– No buying or selling of second-hand goods/scrap to persons under the age of 18 when their guardians are not with them,
– Keeping the Second Hand Material Purchase and Sale Certificate issued for 1 year,
– Persons engaged in mobile scrap dealing will be ensured to obtain the necessary documents from the Local Administrations or the Provincial Directorate of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and submit them to the authorities when requested.
“The inspections carried out by law enforcement units on the issue will continue uninterruptedly, and judicial and administrative proceedings will be initiated against businesses that are determined to violate the regulations brought by the circular.”
Source
https://www.haberturk.com/ikinci-el-alim-satimina-belge-zorunlulugu-3744346-ekonomi?page=4
https://www.iha.com.tr/istanbul-haberleri/istanbulda-ikinci-el-esyaya-alim-satim-belgesi-zorunlugu-getirildi-155542346
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