A Turkish Tax Number (Vergi Kimlik Numarası – VKN) is a nine-digit identification number required for all financial and official procedures in Türkiye. Foreign property buyers, investors, and anyone planning to stay in Türkiye for more than 90 days must obtain a tax number.

This number is mandatory for TAPU transfers, opening a bank account, setting up utility subscriptions, residency applications, company establishment and more.

# Why Do You Need a Turkish Tax Number?

Foreigners need a Tax Number for:

• TAPU (title deed) transactions  
• Opening a Turkish bank account  
• Electricity and water subscriptions  
• Notary procedures and power of attorney  
• Internet and utility contracts  
• Residence permit applications  
• Investment and company registration  

# How to Get a Turkish Tax Number?

The process is quick and simple. Previously, applicants had to visit the tax office in person, but this requirement has been removed.

**Elka Homes can obtain your Turkish Tax Number online through the official tax authority system without you visiting any government office.**

You only need to provide:

• Passport photo  
• Full name  
• Date of birth  
• Email and phone number  

Your Tax Number is issued within minutes and becomes immediately usable for official procedures.

# Where Is the Tax Number Used?

• Property purchase and TAPU transfer  
• Opening a bank account  
• Water and electricity subscriptions  
• Notary and legal transactions  
• Signing rental or service contracts  
• Residency permit (ikamet) applications  
• Company establishment and investments  

# What Does Elka Homes Do for You?

• Applies for your Tax Number online on your behalf  
• Ensures all documents are correct  
• Removes the need to visit the tax office  
• Integrates your tax number into TAPU, banking and utility procedures  

With Elka Homes, you can complete all your investments and official processes in Türkiye smoothly without facing any bureaucracy.