Congo Republic: Parliament approves tax treaty with Turkey
Congo ratified an income tax treaty with Turkey on 2 August 2025 The Parliament of the Republic of Congo ratified an income tax treaty with Turkey on 2 August 2025. This follows after Turkey and Congo signed an income tax treaty on 14 November
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Turkey extends 0% withholding tax on government securities until 2025
he Presidential Decision extends the 0% withholding tax on income from treasury bills, government bonds, and lease certificates until 31 December 2025. Turkey has extended the 0% withholding tax rate on income derived from treasury bills and
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Turkey consults amendments to VAT refunds, exemptions, and procedures
The draft communiqué provides clarification on VAT exemptions, fraud-related loss, property sales rules, special consumption tax, and proportional VAT refunds on assets. The Turkish government issued a draft Communiqué on 31 July 2025 to amend
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Turkey revises special consumption tax rates for EVs, other vehicles
The special consumption tax rates for passenger cars, electric vehicles, and off-road vehicles take effect on 1 August 2025. Turkey has published Presidential Decision No. 10115 in the Official Gazette on 24 July 2025, which revises the Special
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Turkey caps tax incentives, R&D exemptions under new law
Turkey’s Law No. 7555 limits corporate income tax incentives to 10 years and caps R&D income tax exemptions starting July 2025. Turkey enacted Law No. 7555 introducing new limits on corporate tax incentives and income tax exemptions. The
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Turkey extends tax payment deadlines in earthquake-hit regions
Turkey delays tax debt repayments for earthquake-affected taxpayers until after November 2025. Turkey's Revenue Administration announced the enactment of Presidential Decision No. 10700 on 14 July 2025, extending the payment periods for
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Turkey issues updated 2025 tax guide on passenger vehicles
The guidance updates the tax rules for business-use passenger vehicles and sets limits on deductible expenses and depreciation for the 2025 fiscal year. Turkey’s Revenue Administration has published an updated guide on the tax treatment of
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Turkey raises withholding tax rates on lira accounts and investment funds
The Presidential Decision raises withholding tax rates on income from TRY-denominated deposit and participation accounts and mutual funds. Turkey’s Revenue Administration has announced Presidential Decision No. 10041 on 8 July 2025, which
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Turkey consults on draft rules for payment systems
The draft communiqué is aimed at regulating physical and virtual payment systems to strengthen tax compliance. The Turkish Revenue Administration has issued a draft General Communiqué on the Tax Procedure Law (TPL) to regulate the use of
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Turkey, Zimbabwe trade agreement enters into force
The Turkey-Zimbabwe trade deal entered into force on 9 May 2024 Turkey and Zimbabwe’s trade and economic cooperation agreement, signed on 10 October 2018, entered into force on 9 May 2024. This was confirmed by Presidential Decision No.
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Turkey enacts trade agreement with Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan
Turkey confirmed the entry into force of a broad trade and economic cooperation agreement between Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Turkmenistan. Turkey’s Presidential Decision No. 9925 on 31 May 2025, confirmed the entry into force of a trade and
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Angola, Turkey conclude third round of tax treaty talks
The third round of negotiations between Angola and Turkey concluded on 27-28 May 2025. Angola and Turkey have concluded the third round of income tax treaty negotiations, which took place from 27 to 28 May 2025. The negotiations, chaired by
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El Salvador, Turkey begin negotiations on double taxation treaty
El Salvador and Turkey have begun formal talks on a treaty to eliminate double taxation and curb tax evasion. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador on 12 May 2025. The Turkish delegation was led by Ahmet
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Turkey updates tax audit rules for digital and remote processes
The Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance has updated its tax audit regulations to enhance the use of electronic tools in audit procedures. Published on 13 May 2025, the amendment revises the October 2011 regulation by defining electronic system
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Turkey to mandate smart taximeters and payment systems for taxis by 2025
The Turkish Revenue Administration (GİB) has released a draft communiqué under the Tax Procedure Law requiring all taxis in Turkiye to adopt integrated smart taximeters and payment systems by 31 December 2025. The measure seeks to promote digital
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Turkey raises foreign exchange conversion support rate for businesses
Turkiye has raised the foreign exchange (FX) conversion support rate for companies converting foreign currency into Turkish lira (TRY) from 2% to 3%. This change, effective from 1 May to 31 July 2025. This update is outlined in Communiqué No.
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Turkey extends VAT exemption for construction under incentive certificates
Turkey has extended a VAT exemption for construction activities in the manufacturing and tourism sectors, under Presidential Decision No. 9770 issued on 30 April 2025, which was published in the Official Gazette on 1 May 2025 (No. 32887). The
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Turkey: Tax Authority extends 0% withholding tax on bonds, bills and sukuk to July 2025
Turkey's tax authority issued Presidential Decree No. 9769 on 30 April 2025, which was published in the Official Gazette on 1 May 2025 (No. 32887). The decree extends the 0% withholding tax rate on income derived from certain government-backed
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