International Tax · Dividend WHT
Dividend withholding tax for foreign shareholders
Turkey's statutory dividend WHT is 15% (raised from 10% at end of 2024). Most double tax treaties reduce it to 5–10% when you have a valid Certificate of Residence. We file the reduction and issue all documentation.
Who this is for
- Foreign individuals holding shares in Turkish LLC / JSC
- Foreign parent companies receiving dividends from Turkish subsidiary
- Holding structures where treaty shopping through third country is considered
- US persons (15% statutory already aligns; treaty paperwork still needed)
- Citizenship-by-investment shareholders with Turkish dividend streams
What's included
- Treaty eligibility check against current Turkish treaty network (85+ countries)
- Certificate of Residence request from your home country tax authority
- Filing of reduced-rate declaration with Turkish tax office
- Quarterly reconciliation of paid WHT against distributed dividends
- Annual paid-tax certificate for your home-country credit claim
- TCMB capital-movement reporting for dividend outflows where required
Scope & SMMM disclosure
We deliver the full engagement under SMMM (Certified Public Accountant) scope — preparation, filings, advisory, and ongoing compliance. For YMM certification reports, statutory audits, and court representation we coordinate with vetted partners. You get one point of contact and one invoice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current dividend WHT rate in Turkey?
Statutory rate is 15% as of 2025 (raised from 10% by Presidential Decree at end of 2024). Treaty rates are typically 5%, 10%, or 15% depending on your country.
How long is a Certificate of Residence valid?
Most Turkish offices accept a Certificate of Residence issued within the same calendar year. Renew annually.
Can I claim the Turkish WHT on my home return?
Usually yes via foreign tax credit. We issue the Turkish paid-tax certificate and coordinate with your home preparer so the credit is not lost.
Related services
Double Tax Treaty application & Certificate of Residence
Turkey has 85+ active double tax treaties. Claiming reduced rates on dividends, interest, royalties, and service fees requires the right paperwork — filed in the right order. We handle both the Turkish side and coordinate with your home country.
Learn more →Open a Turkish branch or subsidiary of your foreign company
Branch, subsidiary, or liaison office — we walk you through the trade-offs and run the full setup. Three structures, three tax regimes, three exit paths. We pick the right one before we file.
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