Expat · Moving to Turkey
Moving to Turkey — tax onboarding package
Just moved to Turkey? There's a six-month window in which your tax setup either sets you up for a clean ride or creates audit risk for the next five years. This package is the checklist — residency analysis, Turkish tax number, bank account strategy, home-country exit filings, first Turkish return.
Who this is for
- Digital nomads and remote employees relocating to Turkey
- Retirees settling in Antalya, Bodrum, Alanya with foreign pension
- Citizenship-by-investment families arriving with property and dividend streams
- Tech founders moving before/after a Turkish company formation
- Crypto / Web3 professionals taking advantage of Turkish regime
What's included
- Residency diagnostic (180-day test + center of vital interests)
- Turkish tax number (potansiyel vergi no)
- Bank account and FX strategy (which banks open, USD vs TRY balance)
- Home-country exit filing coordination (US 1040, UK Self Assessment, German Umzugsmeldung, etc.)
- Foreign-source income mapping: employment, dividends, rental, crypto, interest
- First Turkish annual return + DTT relief application
- Six-month follow-up review to catch anything missed
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
When do I need to start filing in Turkey?
If your 183-day count in any calendar year crosses, you are tax resident from that year. Annual return is due the following March.
Can I stay a tax resident of my home country?
Sometimes — tie-breaker rules in the relevant DTT decide. For US citizens, you remain US taxable regardless (FEIE / FTC apply). For others, residency can shift cleanly if planned right.
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