Turkey: Tax

Turkey introduces a new income tax exemption for foreign-sourced income earned by individuals who recently established tax residency in the country. The exemption applies to qualifying individuals who had no Turkish tax residency in the three years prior to becoming Turkish residents, subject to specific application procedures and documentation requirements.

The globalization of supply chains has forced multinational corporations to continuously scrutinize their operational domiciles for structural optimization. When a global enterprise seeks to establish a high-yield regional headquarters or international service center, the choice of jurisdiction depends heavily on the alignment of local corporate benefits with cross-border operational frameworks. This analytical breakdown explores the sophisticated corporate structuring and tax planning strategies necessary

Gelir İdaresi 2025 Yılı Vergi Harcamaları Raporunu yayınladı. 2025 yılında toplam 3 trilyon 170,3 milyar TL tutarında vergi harcaması gerçekleşti. En büyük pay 1.483,7 milyar ile gelir vergisinde oldu. Vergi harcamalarının GSYH'ye oranı %5,1 olarak hesaplandı.

Turkey has introduced a significant 20-year income tax exemption for foreign-sourced earnings of individuals who establish residency in the country. This comprehensive guide examines the eligibility requirements, application procedures, and critical conditions that must be met to benefit from this tax incentive designed to attract wealthy individuals and skilled professionals to Turkey.

A 2026 guide to Turkish inheritance law for foreign heirs, covering applicable law, proof of heirship, inherited real estate, tax filing and key deadlines.

Türkiye has introduced a new tax incentive for individuals relocating to the country. With the Law No. 7582 enacted on 4 June 2026, a new Article repeated 20/D has been inserted into the Income Tax Code, creating a long-term exemption from Turkish income tax on foreign-sourced income. The implementing rules were published in Income Tax General Communique No.333. This article sets out the key features of the regime and highlights the practical considerations.

Turkey has introduced a significant 20-year income tax exemption for foreign-sourced earnings of individuals who establish residency in the country. This comprehensive guide examines the eligibility requirements, application procedures, and critical conditions that must be met to benefit from this tax incentive designed to attract wealthy individuals and skilled professionals to Turkey.

Turkey introduces new withholding tax rates on investment fund gains for corporate investors, raising the rate to 10% for money market funds while maintaining 0% for other fund types. The regulation establishes different treatment for gains acquired before and after September 5, 2026, with specific calculation methods for the transition period.

Gelir Vergisi Kanununun (“GVK”) mükerrer 121 inci maddesinde düzenlenen vergiye uyumlu mükellef indirimi, gelir ve kurumlar vergisi mükellefleri açısından oldukça önemli bir vergi avantajı sağlıyor. Ancak Maliye, bu indirimden yararlanabilmek için kanunda öngörülen şartları maalesef lafza çok sıkı bağlı kalarak uyguluyor ve bu kapsamdaki bazı yorumları düzenlemenin temel amacıyla çelişiyor.

In corporate mergers and acquisitions, the due diligence process constitutes the fundamental stage during which the buyer conducts an in-depth analysis of the target company's legal, financial and operational structure, enabling the buyer to make an informed investment decision. This process is not limited to merely ascertaining the current situation; it also plays a decisive role in anticipating hidden risks and liabilities to which the acquirer may be exposed following completion, and in ensuring these are properly reflected in the contractual framework

Bu çalışma, grup şirketler arasındaki garantörlük ilişkilerinin transfer fiyatlandırması hükümleri bakı- mından nasıl değerlendirilmesi gerektiğini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır.

Şirket birleşme ve devralmalarında due diligence süreci, alıcının bilinçli bir yatırım kararı verebilmesi için hedef şirketin hukuki, mali ve operasyonel yapısını derinlemesine analiz ettiği temel aşamayı oluşturmaktadır. Bu süreç, yalnızca mevcut durumu tespit etmekle sınırlı kalmayıp kapanış sonrasında alıcının maruz kalabileceği gizli riskleri ve yükümlülükleri öngörmek, bunları sözleşme yapısına doğru bir şekilde yansıtmak bakımından da belirleyici bir işlev üstlenmektedir.