Operating in Turkey’s capital markets without a legal compliance strategy is like sailing without a compass. Our law firm offers specialized legal advisory for brokerage houses, asset management companies, and fintech platforms to navigate SPK regulations, licensing requirements, and audit obligations. With our Istanbul-based team of capital markets lawyers, we help financial institutions build compliance frameworks that support sustainable growth and regulatory trust.
⚖️ SPK Licensing and Institutional Setup
Establishing a brokerage or portfolio management company requires approval and licensing from the Capital Markets Board (SPK). We provide full legal support during company formation, capital adequacy review, internal policy drafting, and license application submission.
SPK licensing is not just a permit—it’s an endorsement of your readiness.
⚖️ Internal Control and Audit Compliance
Turkish law mandates strict internal control mechanisms for financial institutions. We assist in designing audit-compliant processes, board structures, and reporting systems that align with SPK guidelines.
Compliance starts inside the organization—on paper, and in practice.
⚖️ Risk Management and Regulatory Reporting
We help institutions implement effective risk assessment models, KYC/AML procedures, and SPK-aligned reporting routines. Our services include regulatory filings, training policies, and operational audits.
If you can’t prove compliance, it doesn’t exist.
⚖️ Fintech, Innovation, and Legal Alignment
Fintech firms entering Turkey’s capital markets face evolving legal standards. We guide startups and tech-driven platforms on regulatory innovation, sandbox licensing, and digital asset compliance.
Legal creativity is the cornerstone of compliant innovation.
🌍 International Law Firm in Istanbul
As a globally connected law firm based in Istanbul, we serve international brokerage houses, investment platforms, and asset managers entering the Turkish market. Our English-speaking lawyers provide regulatory strategy, legal structuring, and compliance training for cross-border operations. Whether establishing a new presence or aligning an existing one, we offer clarity in complexity.
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⚖️ Legal Insights & Common Questions
✅ What licenses are needed to operate a brokerage in Turkey?
You need an SPK brokerage license, capital adequacy confirmation, and approved internal policies.
✅ What are the audit requirements for asset managers?
Annual internal audits, risk evaluations, and reporting to SPK are mandatory under Turkish law.
✅ Can foreign-owned brokerage firms operate in Turkey?
Yes, with SPK approval and local entity formation, foreign ownership is allowed.
✅ How does SPK monitor ongoing compliance?
Through periodic audits, document reviews, and legal disclosures across multiple departments.
✅ Are fintech companies subject to capital markets regulation?
If offering regulated services, yes. Fintechs must comply with licensing, risk control, and investor disclosure rules.
Compliance isn’t bureaucracy—it’s strategic resilience.
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