Turkey: Inheritance Tax

Navigating inheritance law in Turkey can be complex for foreign nationals and international families dealing with cross-border estates. Understanding the legal requirements for inheriting property, bank accounts, and other assets in Turkey—including inheritance certificates, tax obligations, and recognition of foreign wills—is essential for protecting your family's rights and ensuring a smooth transfer of assets.

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.

Enflasyon düzeltmesi ile öz sermaye tutarları önemli ölçüde değişmektedir.

In the taxation system, the primary objective is the collection of fiscal revenues; the existence of tax penalties serves this purpose.

30 Aralık 2023 tarihli ve 32415 (2. Mükerrer) sayılı Resmî Gazete'de yayımlanan 55 Seri No.lu Veraset ve İntikal Vergisi Kanunu Genel Tebliği ile 2024'de uygulanacak tutarlar yeniden belirlenmiştir.

Are there social security/social insurance taxes in Turkey? If so, what are the rates for employers and employees?

Union Contracts also include sub-grant contracts and delegation agreements under indirect management.