Tax number in Turkey

A foreigner may need a tax number in Turkey to carry out various financial and legal transactions such as:

1. Opening a bank account:A tax number is required to open an account in a Turkish bank.
2. Purchasing real estate:When purchasing real estate in Turkey, you must have a tax number.
3. Concluding a rental contract:A tax number may be required to formalize the rental agreement.
4. Registration of a residence permit: A tax number is required to pay state fees for a residence permit.
5. Obtaining health insurance:A tax number may be required to obtain health insurance.
6. Car registration: A tax number is required when purchasing and registering a car in Turkey.
7. Issuing a power of attorney: When issuing a power of attorney, a foreigner is required to provide a tax number or residence permit number (if available).

How can a foreigner get a tax number in Turkey

The process of obtaining a tax number is quite simple and includes the following steps:

1. Visit the Tax Office (Vergi Dairesi): Find the nearest tax office in Turkey.
2. Providing the necessary documents: You will need a passport and a copy of its main page, where your personal data is indicated. Sometimes you may be asked to provide a copy of your visa or entry stamp.
3. Filling out the form: The IRS will give you a form to fill out. This form is called "Vergi Kimlik Numarası Başvuru Formu".
4. Obtaining a tax number: Once your documents and forms have been verified, you will be issued your tax number on the spot.
   

Obtaining a tax number online

In Turkey, it is also possible to obtain a tax number online through the official website of the tax department (sample below the text). To do this you need:

1. Go to the website of the interactive tax office: https://ivd.gib.gov. tr
2. Fill out the online form: Find and fill out the appropriate online form to obtain a tax number, it is called "Yabancılar İçin Potansiyel Vergi Kimlik Numarası Başvurusu".
3. Get tax number: After checking your details, a tax number will be issued online.

Obtaining a tax number usually takes little time and is a mandatory procedure for many financial and legal transactions in Turkey.