1) The Regulatory Map: Who Oversees What? Turkish banking and finance regulation is not handled by a single authority. Different segments of the market are supervised by different regulators, and transactions may require coordination across several regimes. Key authorities you will commonly encounter In practice, a single project (for example, a fintech platform offering wallet […]
1. Overview of the Turkish Banking and Finance Framework Turkey’s banking and finance law is built around a statutory and regulatory architecture designed to ensure confidence and stability in financial markets, protect depositors and investors, and promote integration with global and EU standards. The cornerstone of the system is Banking Law No. 5411, which sets […]
Bank Accounts, Money Transfers and Compliance: How Foreigners Can Move Funds to and from Turkey Legally Foreigners regularly move money in and out of Turkey for many reasons: buying property, investing in a company, funding a startup, paying salaries, or simply supporting family members. Turkish law does allow such transfers, but the system is heavily […]
1. Introduction: Why Do Foreigners Open Bank Accounts in Türkiye? Türkiye’s banking system is known for its advanced digital infrastructure, stability, and access to international finance. Many foreigners, whether individuals or companies, seek to open Turkish bank accounts to: However, the process is tightly regulated and subject to both Turkish law and each bank’s own […]