Bıçak Law Firm is pleased to announce the publication of the Türkiye chapter in the International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) – Anti-Money Laundering 2026. Authored by Prof. Dr. Vahit Bıçak, the chapter provides a comprehensive and practice-oriented analysis of Türkiye’s anti-money laundering (AML) legal and regulatory framework.

👉 Read the full chapter (free access):
https://iclg.com/practice-areas/anti-money-laundering-laws-and-regulations/turkey-turkiye

Comprehensive Insight into Türkiye’s AML Framework

The 2026 edition offers an updated and structured overview of Türkiye’s AML regime, including:

• the criminal framework governing money laundering under the TPC,
• investigative and enforcement mechanisms involving MASAK and public prosecutors,
• regulatory obligations imposed on financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses,
• compliance requirements such as customer due diligence, reporting obligations and internal control systems, and
• emerging risks, including digital assets, cross-border transactions and financial technologies.

The chapter also examines recent developments in enforcement practices and highlights areas of ongoing reform, including risk-based supervision, beneficial ownership transparency and regulatory responses to new technologies.

Strengthening Global Understanding of AML Compliance in Türkiye

As AML compliance continues to evolve in line with international standards, particularly those of the FATF, the Türkiye chapter contributes to a deeper understanding of how national legal systems address financial crime risks while adapting to technological and regulatory change. This publication is designed to assist:

• international investors and financial institutions,
• compliance officers and legal practitioners, and
• multinational companies operating in or engaging with Türkiye

in navigating the complexities of AML laws and regulatory expectations.

About Bıçak Law Firm

Bıçak Law Firm provides high-level legal advisory services in anti-money laundering, financial crime, sanctions, export controls and regulatory compliance. The firm advises domestic and international clients on complex cross-border matters, combining academic expertise with practical legal experience.

Access the Türkiye Chapter

The Türkiye chapter is available online with free access:

🔗 https://iclg.com/practice-areas/anti-money-laundering-laws-and-regulations/turkey-turkiye

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