PRACTICE NOTES
Taxation regime
What factors determine tax liability in your jurisdiction (eg domicile, residence or citizenship)?
Türkiye’s tax landscape is intricate, operating through numerous laws, regulations, communiqués and subsequent amendments. The key legislative instruments include:
Tax Procedure Law No. 213 (10 January 1961)
Corporate Tax Law No. 5520 (21 June 2006)
Value Added Tax Law No. 3065 (2 November 1984)
Stamp Tax Law No. 488 (11 July 1964)
Income Tax Law No. 193 (6 January 1961)
Broadly, the Turkish Tax System is considered under three headings: (i) income taxes, such as individual income tax and corporate income tax; (ii) taxes on expenditure, including Value Added Tax (VAT), the Banking and Insurance Transactions Tax and Stamp Tax; and (iii) taxes on wealth, for example Property Tax and Inheritance and Gift Tax.
For natural persons, residency, ownership of property and citizenship are key in determining which taxes apply in Türkiye. An
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