IMF Report on Turkey Recommends Tax Changes
On 28 August 2024 the IMF issued a report following discussions with Turkey under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The economic policies followed by Turkey since mid-2023 have reduced crisis risks and raised confidence. There was
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Turkey, Zimbabwe conclude second round tax treaty negotiations
Turkey and Zimbabwe concluded a second round of negotiations for a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement at Ankara from 19 to 22 August 2024. The announcement was made by Turkey's Revenue Administration on 22 August 2024. The negotiations were
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Turkey extends submission, payment deadlines for Q2 income and corporate tax
Turkey's Revenue Administration has extended the return submission and payment deadline for the second quarter tax period of the 2024 accounting period for income and corporate tax from 19 August 2024 to 27 August 2024. The announcement was made
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Turkey publishes regret declaration guide
Turkey's Revenue Administration published a Regret Declaration Guide on Wednesday, 21 August 2024, outlining the regret and correction scheme. The scheme enables taxpayers to voluntarily disclose illegal activities that have led to tax losses. By
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Turkey approves free trade agreement with Ukraine
Turkey has approved the free trade agreement with Ukraine, according to the country's official gazette No. 32620 on 2 August 2024. The agreement was signed on 3 February 2022 and was later approved by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, along with
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Turkey, Mauritius begin income tax treaty negotiations
Turkey's Revenue Administration announced that the first round of negotiations for an income tax treaty with Mauritius took place via video conference between 30 July to 1 August, 2024. The negotiations, which were held under Deputy Chairman of
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Turkey extends Q2 2024 provisional tax return deadline
Turkey's Revenue Administration has announced an extension for the submission of the provisional tax return for the second quarter of the 2024 accounting period. The deadline has been moved from 19 August 2024 to 27 August 2024. Normally,
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Turkey enacts tax reform law, includes Pillar Two global minimum tax
The Turkish Revenue Administration has officially published Law No. 7524 in the Official Gazette, on 2 August 2024, introducing significant tax reforms aimed at aligning with international standards. This legislation encompasses various measures,
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Turkey unveils tax reform bill with major changes to pensions, fees, corporate tax
Turkey’s AKP Group Presidency presented "Draft Law on Amendments to Tax Laws and Certain Laws" to the Parliament on 16 July, 2024. This proposal, consisting of 53 articles, aims to make changes to the existing tax framework. The draft aims to
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Korea (Rep.), Turkey income tax treaty enters into force
The new income tax treaty between Korea (Rep.) and Turkey entered into force on 21 July 2024, replacing the 1983 treaty between the two countries. It aims to enhance tax cooperation and prevent double taxation between the two nations in line with
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Turkey to implement Pillar Two rules in 2024
Turkey’s government has submitted a draft bill to the parliament in which it proposed to implement the global (Pillar Two) and domestic minimum taxes alongside amendments to various tax laws on 16 July, 2024. The bill proposes the
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Turkey: Parliament receives tax reform legislation, includes global minimum tax provisions
The Turkish parliament received tax reform legislation on 16 July, 2024. This proposal includes provisions for implementing the Pillar Two global minimum tax, in line with the GloBE rules approved by the BEPS Inclusive Framework. The global
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Turkey hikes petroleum consumption tax by 19.49%
Turkey’s Revenue Administration (GIB) announced, on 3 July 2024, that it raised the fixed special consumption tax (SCT) on petroleum products by 19.49%. The petroleum products, listed in Schedule I of the SCT Law that are subject to increased
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Turkey: Finance Minister outlines strategies to combat tax evasion, abolish certain tax incentives
In a recent televised interview, Turkey’s Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek discussed the country's economic strategies and reforms, which included schemes to broaden the country’s tax base and combat tax evasion. The government is
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Turkey reportedly preparing to implement Pillar Two global minimum tax
Turkey's Revenue Administration has reportedly introduced draft legislation featuring measures for the implementation of the Pillar 2 global minimum tax. The global minimum tax will align with the GloBE rules approved by the BEPS Inclusive
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Turkey adjusts tax debt instalments in force majeure extension
Turkey's Revenue Administration has released Presidential Decision No. 8515, adjusting instalment payments for tax debt restructuring under previous laws, which includes Law No. 7256 of 11 November 2020, and Law No. 7326 of 3 June 2021, in response
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Turkey ratifies treaty with Korea (Rep.)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan signed the decision to ratify a new income tax treaty with South Korea on 31 May, 2024. The treaty was made to prevent double taxation in taxes on income and to prevent tax evasion and tax
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Turkey is in the final stages of adopting the Pillar Two global minimum tax
Turkey is in the final stages of adopting the Pillar Two global minimum tax, according to a report published in Anadolu Agency, a state-owned Turkish news agency. Mehmet Şimşek, Treasury and Finance Minister, emphasised the significance of
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