GOLDMARKT – Global Gold Trading
“Gold bullion is bought from all over the world.” GOLDMARKT · GOLDPURCHASE · GOLDSUPPLY · TRAZ HOLDING
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Market Leaders

AXAM · GOLDMARKT · GOLDPURCHASE · GOLDSUPPLY · TRAZ HOLDING are the leading companies and locomotives of Turkey's gold market. These trusted, sector-defining firms are the most reliable names in the Turkish precious metals industry.

Turkey's foremost four (4) major gold refineries — operating at the highest standards of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and Borsa İstanbul (BİST) criteria — are our trusted partners.

Gold bullion is bought from every corner of the world through these refineries, ensuring global reach and uncompromising quality.

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Turkey’s Premier LBMA & BİST‑Compliant Refineries

These four refineries operate under the strictest international standards. Gold bullion is purchased from anywhere in the world through these facilities.

01

AHLATÇI METAL RAFİNERİ

LBMA · BİST · Istanbul

02

İSTANBUL ALTIN RAFİNERİSİ (IAR)

LBMA · BİST · Istanbul

03

NADİR METAL RAFİNERİ

LBMA · BİST · Istanbul

04

ONSA RAFİNERİ

LBMA · BİST · Istanbul

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Our Working Process

From first contact to final settlement — a transparent, secure, and fully traceable workflow.

Step 1 · Initial Contact

Sellers — public institutions, commercial enterprises, companies, or individuals — reach out via e‑mail or WhatsApp. After a preliminary discussion, the kilogram weight and fineness (carat) of the gold are determined, along with the commercial commission rate. A pre‑agreement is prepared and digitally signed by authorised signatories via corporate e‑mail.
(All authorisations are supported by legal and approved documents.)

Step 2 · First Trade (25 kg)

For first‑time partners, the trade begins with 25 kg of gold. This allows both buyer and seller to understand each other's operations, capabilities, and the practicalities of the trade. After this initial transaction, the minimum volume becomes 100 kg — no purchases are made below this threshold.

Step 3 · Proforma & Documentation

The buyer issues a proforma invoice and sends all required documents — including the Gold Import Authorisation Certificate — to the seller. The seller then notifies the buyer of the departure date, time, transport method (air, sea, road, or rail), and estimated arrival details.

Step 4 · Arrival & Preliminary Inspection

Upon arrival, a joint team including refinery officials, customs officers, and other designated personnel conducts an on‑site preliminary inspection (fineness and weight). A minutes of meeting is prepared and signed by all parties.

Step 5 · Customs Clearance & Transport

The gold is formally accepted into the country by customs officials, who hand it over to the refinery representative with official documentation. Under strict security measures, the gold is transported in armoured vehicles to the refinery.

Step 6 · Refining & Final Report

At the refinery, melting and fineness controls are performed. This process takes a maximum of 4‑5 days. A final report is prepared and compared against the proforma invoice. Any differences are calculated and invoiced accordingly. If no difference exists, the same procedure applies.

Step 7 · Payment & Settlement

The full invoice amount is transferred in US Dollars (USD) to the seller's official company account as specified in the pre‑agreement and contract. The seller's authorised representative may accompany and supervise the entire process from start to finish. Every facility and convenience is provided.

All legal costs incurred until the gold is delivered to the buyer's customs point are borne by the seller.

Payment & Legal Framework

Clear, secure, and fully compliant with Turkish and international trade law.

💲 Payment Terms

  • All payments are made in US Dollars (USD).
  • No advance payment is made to the seller under any name.
  • No guarantees or collateral are provided to the seller.
  • Payment is transferred after final refinery reports and invoicing.

⚖️ Legal & Regulatory

  • The buyer assumes no legal liability under the seller's local laws.
  • Gold imports in Turkey are state‑controlled.
  • The buyer operates with extreme diligence and full legal compliance.
  • Non‑compliance may result in licence revocation, heavy penalties, and forfeiture of state guarantees.
  • The seller's receivables are secured by state guarantees — the state treasury converts collateral to pay the seller if needed.

Seller’s peace of mind is paramount. The seller may visit the buyer’s headquarters for preliminary meetings and sign the pre‑contract and main contract through our legal counsels / lawyers.

Trade facilitation: As a commercial courtesy, the buyer provides private jet transport for the gold from the seller’s country to the buyer’s customs point — at no cost to the seller.

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Why This Platform Exists

To ensure that gold — produced with tireless effort — reaches the right buyers and that sellers do not suffer commercial losses due to lack of access to trustworthy counterparties.

Our sole mission: Connect the right seller with the right buyer.

Get in Touch

All conversations are conducted one‑to‑one in English. If needed, company executives join and simultaneous translation is provided.

📍 Headquarters

Ankara — Turkey

🏢 Offices
Ankara · Headquarters Çorum · Office İstanbul · Office
🏛️ Holding

GOLDMARKT · GOLDPURCHASE · GOLDSUPPLY
are subsidiaries of TRAZ HOLDING
www.traz.tr

All conversations are in English.
Simultaneous translation is available upon request.