


Turkey imposes QR Code requirement for VAT e-invoices
From 1 September 2023, e-fatura invoices must include QR Codes The Turkish Revenue Authority is to require taxpayers to include Quick Response Codes (QR Codes) on the following tax documents: E-factura invoices for B2B and B2G transactions (Turkish e-invoices) E-arsiv for all B2C transactions, plus

Turkey implements 2% Accommodation Tax 2023
Delayed tax on overnight accommodation services introduced 1 January 2023 The much delayed Turkish 2% Accommodation Tax was implemented from 1 January 2023. Dec 2021: COVID-19 economic fallout puts back new tax implementation date The Turkish government had pushed back again the introduction of its

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Turkey further VAT cuts
Inflation hits 62% in March prompts more VAT rate cuts On 28 March, the Turkey President, Tayyip Erdogan, announced a cut from 18% to 8% for a range of goods including: bathroom supplies such as soap and detergents, napkins and toilet paper baby nappies. restaurant

Turkey cuts VAT on electricity to 8%; basic foodstuff 0%
49% inflation prompts VAT cut to domestic heating following cut to basic foodstuffs President Erdogan announced yesterday a cut from 18% standard rate to 8% reduced rate for domestic electricity. Foodstuffs zero-rated announced mid-February. The cut from the reduced rate of 8% to 1% will

Turkey cuts VAT on food to 1% as inflation escalates
Record inflation prompts temporary VAT cut to basic foodstuffs Turkey has become the latest country to temporarily cut VAT to combat inflation. The cut from the reduced rate of 8% to 1% will apply to: Fruit and vegetables Dairy Cooking oil This change should be

Turkey VAT on foreign B2C digital service providers
Turkey introduced Value Added Tax liabilities on non-resident providers of digital services to its consumers from January 2018. There is no VAT registration threshold, but there is a simplified registration process for foreign providers of digital or electronic services with the Turkish Revenue Administration. B2B

Turkey delays 2% Accommodation Tax again
COVID-19 economic fallout puts back new tax implementation date The Turkish government has pushed back again the introduction of its 2% Accommodation Tax. This will eventually be due on eligible supplies on a bi-monthly basis. It is charged in addition to VAT. This covers the

Turkey e-invoice e-Fatura and e-Arşiv extended to more taxpayers
Lowered annual e-Fatura and e-Arşiv thresholds for all B2B businesses; e-commerce and property attract special requirements Turkey has added new requirements to its government pre-clearance e-Fatura e-invoice regime in the past months. The Turkish Revenue Administration (TRA) wishes to bring more taxpayers into the e-Fatura net