๐น๐ท Turkey
Strategic gateway between Europe and Asia, rich in culture and opportunity, with growing markets and favorable investment climate for global business.

Turkey Citizenship and Naturalization

Grade:
CGlobal Rank: 95
Visa-free Access
113 out of 195 countries
Access to Major Destinations
- European Union
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- United States
- China
- Russia
- Japan
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Citizenship by Descent |
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Naturalizations |
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Spouse Naturalization |
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Birthright Citizenship |
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Economic Citizenship (Investment) |
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Other Provisions |
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Citizenship by Exception |
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Taxation Overview
Personal Tax Overview: Turkey ๐น๐ท
Key information about personal taxation in Turkey
Tax Residency
Normal rule: 183 days
Special rule: No information
Special Tax Regime
No information
Dividend Tax
15%
Dividends from resident companies are 50% exempt, and for foreign dividends, 50% exemption applies if the shareholder owns at least 50% of the company and the dividends are remitted to Turkey.
Capital Gains Tax
10%
Capital gains from certain financial instruments are subject to tax in Turkey, with some gains taxed via withholding and others under self-assessment rules.
Property Rental Income
40%
Rental income from property in Turkey is subject to progressive income tax ranging from 15% to 40%, with exemptions for low-value residential properties.
Property Tax
Yes
Property owners in Turkey are required to pay an annual property tax calculated on the assessed value of the property, with rates varying between 0.1% and 0.6% depending on property type and location.
Inheritance Tax
Yes
Turkey imposes inheritance and gift tax with rates ranging from 1% to 30% depending on the value of the inheritance or gift.
Wealth Tax
No
Turkey does not impose a wealth tax on individuals.
VAT
18%
Turkey applies a Value Added Tax (VAT) on goods and services, with a standard rate of 18% and reduced rates of 1% or 8% for specific items such as basic food, medicine, and certain services.
CFC Laws
No
Turkey does not have CFC (Controlled Foreign Corporation) rules for individuals.

