International Tax Planning in Turkey
Foreign investors operating in Turkey face corporate income tax, withholding tax on cross-border payments, property taxes, and capital gains obligations. Turkey's network of over 90 double taxation treaties provides structured relief — but the benefits must be claimed correctly. The guides below cover the core tax planning issues for foreign investors in Turkey.
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Introduction On May 21, 2026, Turkey’s parliament passed a tax incentive package that is genuinely significant by any regional standard. It is not an announcement or a proposal — it is enacted law. The provisions cover voluntary asset disclosure, a territorial income tax regime for...
Introduction Turkey participates in the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) — the OECD’s framework for automatic exchange of financial account information between tax authorities. The purpose is straightforward: prevent taxpayers from concealing financial accounts in foreign jurisdictions. But CRS is widely misunderstood, and the misunderstandings tend...
Introduction On 24 April 2026, President Erdogan announced what is arguably the most ambitious foreign investor tax package Turkey has put on the table in years. The announcement — made at the Türkiye Century Strong Center for Investment Program in Istanbul — covers personal tax...
Treaties for Preventing Double Taxation in Turkey Navigating the complex world of international tax laws is particularly important for multinational corporations and individuals with cross-border income. Understanding the general principles of tax laws can significantly aid in efficient tax planning and avoiding the pitfalls of...
Turkey Extends the Law on Cash Repatriation until 31 December 2021 Turkish Cash Repatriation Law is a temporary law that allows individuals and companies to transfer their money, gold, foreign currency, movable property and other stocks to Turkey without any tax inspection, penalty or fine....
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Baris Erkan Celebi is an English-speaking Turkish lawyer who exclusively represents foreign investors in Turkey. His law firm in Turkey specializes in providing international investors in Turkey with reliable legal counsel and personalized business solutions.
