Azure Sea, picturesque nature, unique historical and cultural monuments, European lifestyle, quality service and favorable conditions for investing capital — all these are the advantages of the Turkish Republic, which over the years, like a magnet, have attracted tens of thousands of foreigners to the country. In Turkey you can make any dream come true — from a comfortable, varied holiday and exciting travel to opening your own profitable business and purchasing liquid residential or commercial property. In addition, buyers from abroad, subject to simple conditions, are guaranteed the opportunity to obtain a residence permit and citizenship in Turkey.
One of the required documents when purchasing real estate, obtaining a residence permit, or carrying out many other official and financial procedures is an individual taxpayer number. What is a Turkish TIN, what a document may be needed for and how to obtain it — We'll tell you in our expert article.
Content of the article:
- Tax number in Turkey: what is it
- Why do you need a TIN in Turkey
- How to get a tax number in Turkey
- FAQ
Tax number in Turkey: what is it
Vergi Numerasi, or Turkish tax payer number, is, in fact, an analogue of the identification code that citizens of the former CIS countries receive. The issuance of the document is regulated by Article No. 1 of Law No. 213 of the Tax Procedure Code of the Republic of Turkey.
TIN consists of a unique combination of ten digits and is automatically assigned to every citizen of the Republic of Turkey upon birth. Individuals receive a TIN once. The code does not change throughout life, including when changing place of residence, surname, marriage registration and in other cases. A tax number is also required for legal entities that were registered in Turkey or conduct commercial activities in the country.
In addition to local citizens, all foreigners who plan to stay in a resort country longer than provided for by the terms of the visa or visa-free regime are required to acquire a TIN. And also in cases where foreign citizens intend to work in Turkey, engage in commercial activities, use the services of local banks and medical clinics.
It is important to know: obtaining a tax number by a foreigner is not a basis for paying taxes. Taxation becomes the responsibility of a foreign citizen only if a profit is received in the territory of the state. For example, from leasing or resale of real estate.
Why do you need a TIN in Turkey
You will need a Turkish Individual Taxpayer Number for various official procedures:
- in order to open an account in Turkey ;
- purchase apartments and issue documents certifying property rights (TAPU) for them;
- to apply for Turkish citizenship when purchasing real estate or on any other basis;
- when applying for a legal residence permit (ikamet card);
- to register a new utility and energy user;
- when concluding agreements for Internet connection;
for paying annual property taxes and other government fees; - when taking driving courses and obtaining a driver’s license;
when purchasing a vehicle; - when applying for an official job or opening your own business;
- to submit documents for admission to an educational institution;
- when certifying documents at a notary office;
- for carrying out any financial transactions or concluding transactions and in other cases.
How to get a tax number in Turkey
Turkish identification number can be obtained in two ways:
- Personally contact the Tax Department (Maliye Vergi Dairesi).
Tax authorities operate in all provinces and cities of the Republic of Turkey. To obtain a TIN, you need to contact the regional tax office with a valid passport and a photocopy of it. The procedure is simple and takes only 15-20 minutes. In the application for a TIN you will need to include your passport details, information about parents, contact phone number (Turkish mobile operator). - Use the online application.
The registration number of the tax payer's account card can be obtained remotely, that is, through the official website of the tax office follow the link.
Step-by-step instructions:
- After going to the site at the bottom of the page, click the button “Yabancılar İçin Potansiyel Vergi Kimlik Numarasi” or “Application for obtaining a TIN for citizens from abroad.”
- In the form that opens, enter the requested information (first and last name, date and place of birth, parents’ names, contact number and residence address in Turkey, registration information from the international passport) and upload a scanned copy of the international passport (the system will offer options for supported document formats and sizes ).
- If the form is filled out correctly, the system will ask you to enter a security code and after clicking the “OK” button you will be issued a TIN in PDF format.
After 24 hours, the Turkish tax payer number will be displayed in all state registers and information databases.
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Useful recommendations:
- To avoid queues and waiting for an appointment with a tax inspector, it is better to issue a TIN remotely, through the official website.
- Remember, if you enter your first and last name in small letters, the system will generate an error and you will have to go through the entire procedure again. You need to enter personal data exactly as written in your passport.
- If you have checked that the information has been entered correctly, but the system continues to give an error after filling it out, you need to contact the tax office in person.
- The Turkish government regularly reviews the legislation and the procedure for processing important documents by foreign citizens in Turkey. Therefore, be careful and before registering a tax number, check the latest information on the official portals of the department.
FAQ
How to get a TIN in Turkey online?
Everything a foreigner needs to do to remotely obtain a Turkish taxpayer number — go to the official tax administration portal https://ivd.gib.gov.tr/ and submit an application using the form, as well as attach an electronic copy of your passport.
Where can I get a Turkish identification number?
Turkish Taxpayer Identification Number can be obtained in two ways:
- apply in person to the tax office at your place of residence;
- register remotely on the website of the Turkish Tax Inspectorate.
What is the TIN called in Turkey?
In the Republic of Turkey, the individual identification code is called Vergi Numerasi.
How to find out your tax number in Turkey?
If you have forgotten your TIN or lost your document, go to follow the link and in the menu at the top of the page click on “Doğrulamalar”. Select "Yabancılar İçin Potansiyel Vergi Kimlik Numarası Sorgulama / Potential Tax Number Confirmation for Foreigners" and enter the international passport number that was used to obtain the TIN, as well as the date of birth and country of residence. The system will pull up the necessary information and offer to save the document.
If the search does not produce results, check that the data is entered correctly or log in from another device. In addition, you can contact the tax department.
What is the cost of obtaining a TIN?
Tax number in Turkey is issued to foreign citizens free of charge.
What to do if the TIN is lost?
If you have lost your tax code, go for a duplicate directly to the tax authority at your place of registration of residence or go to the official website of the department, where you can find, resave and print the document.
Is it possible to do without a TIN in Turkey?
Foreign citizens are not required to obtain a taxpayer number. However, for most official procedures in Turkey, such as buying an apartment, opening a bank account, obtaining a residence permit, etc., a TIN is required.
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