{"id":18261,"date":"2026-11-06T12:52:53","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T12:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elkahomes.com\/turkish-tax-number-foreigners\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T12:52:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T12:52:53","slug":"turkish-tax-number-foreigners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elkahomes.com\/en\/turkish-tax-number-foreigners\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkish Tax Number for Foreigners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To buy a home, open a bank account, set up electricity and water or buy a car in T\u00fcrkiye, you first need a Turkish tax number. For foreigners the tax number is free and is usually issued on the same day. At Elka Homes we apply together with you.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the tax number used for?<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Title deed transactions and fee payments<\/li><li>Opening an account at a Turkish bank<\/li><li>Electricity, water, gas and internet subscriptions<\/li><li>DASK and other insurance policies<\/li><li>Buying a car and other official procedures<\/li><\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you get a tax number?<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>At the tax office:<\/strong> You apply with your passport at the tax office in Alanya. The number is usually issued within minutes.<\/li><li><strong>Online:<\/strong> Foreigners can get a \u201cpotential tax ID number\u201d through the Digital Tax Office of the Turkish Revenue Administration.<\/li><li><strong>From abroad:<\/strong> You can apply online or at some Turkish consulates before coming to T\u00fcrkiye.<\/li><\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required documents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Valid passport (original and copy)<\/li><li>A Turkish translation of the passport, if requested<\/li><li>Your address in T\u00fcrkiye or in your home country<\/li><\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tax number has 10 digits, is free and never expires. Once you get a residence permit, the foreigner ID number you receive (starting with 99) is also used for many official procedures.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taxes after you buy a property<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Property tax:<\/strong> Paid to the municipality every year. For homes within metropolitan areas such as Alanya the rate is 0.2%. It is paid in two instalments, in May and November.<\/li><li><strong>Rental income:<\/strong> If you rent out your home, you may need to declare the rental income every March. The annual exemption for residential rental income is updated every year.<\/li><li><strong>Capital gains:<\/strong> If you sell the property within 5 years of buying it, the gain may be taxable. Sales after 5 years are not subject to this tax.<\/li><\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We support you on tax matters together with local accountants.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the tax number free?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The tax number is free for foreigners.<\/p><\/details>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I get a tax number without being in T\u00fcrkiye?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. You can apply online or at some Turkish consulates. It can also be obtained with a power of attorney.<\/p><\/details>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does my tax number expire?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. You get it once and it always stays the same.<\/p><\/details>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does my spouse also need a tax number?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone who will be named on the title deed or will open an account needs their own tax number.<\/p><\/details>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let\u2019s get your tax number together<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the day you arrive in T\u00fcrkiye, we can sort out your tax number and bank account together.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/905073177707?text=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20information%20about%20getting%20a%20tax%20number.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Message us on WhatsApp<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/elkahomesrealestatealanya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Message us on Telegram<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+905073177707\">Call +90 507 317 77 07<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Last updated: November 2026. This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Legislation can change; current requirements are confirmed with the relevant authorities for each application.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To buy a home, open a bank account, set up electricity and water or buy a car in T\u00fcrkiye, you first need a Turkish tax number. For foreigners the tax number is free and is usually issued on the same day. At Elka Homes we apply together with you. 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