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A tax assessment or penalty can arrive years after the transaction it concerns, and the deadlines to respond are short. A tax lawyer in Turkey reviews the assessment, chooses the right remedy and represents you before the tax office and the tax courts. We advise individuals and companies, including foreigners with income or property in Turkey.
Tax Lawyer
Tax lawyer Istanbul: we challenge tax assessments and penalties, negotiate settlements (uzlaşma), litigate before the tax courts and advise foreigners on tax residency, property taxes and double taxation treaties.
Challenging Tax Assessments and Penalties
When the tax office issues an assessment or a penalty notice, you have three main options:
- Settlement (uzlaşma): negotiating the tax and penalty with the settlement commission. If settlement is reached, the case ends; if not, the court route remains open within the remaining time.
- Tax court case: filing a lawsuit before the tax court, generally within 30 days of notification.
- Penalty reduction: in certain cases, paying within the legal period with a reduction of the penalty.
Choosing between these options affects the amount you pay and the time it takes. We assess each notice individually.
Tax Audits and Inspections
We support companies and individuals during tax inspections, prepare responses to inspectors’ questions and challenge inspection reports that lead to assessments.
Tax Matters for Foreigners
- tax residency: when a foreigner becomes a Turkish tax resident and which income is taxable in Turkey,
- double taxation treaties between Turkey and many countries,
- taxes on buying, renting and selling property, including rental income declarations and capital gains,
- taxation of foreign-owned companies and dividend distributions.
See our guide on buying property in Turkey and company formation.
Tax Lawyer in Istanbul
We work together with your accountant: the accountant handles bookkeeping and filings, we handle disputes, legal opinions and litigation. We offer a free short preliminary consultation.
How long do I have to challenge a tax assessment in Turkey?
Generally 30 days from notification to file a case before the tax court. Settlement applications have their own deadlines.
What is tax settlement (uzlaşma)?
A procedure where the taxpayer negotiates the tax and penalty with a settlement commission before going to court.
Can tax penalties be reduced?
In certain cases, penalties can be reduced if paid within the legal period or through settlement.
When does a foreigner become a tax resident in Turkey?
Generally when they have their legal domicile in Turkey or stay more than six months in a calendar year, subject to exceptions and double taxation treaties.
Do I pay tax on rental income from property in Turkey?
Yes, rental income above the exemption is subject to income tax and must be declared.
Does Turkey have double taxation treaties?
Yes, Turkey has treaties with many countries to avoid double taxation.
What is the difference between a tax lawyer and an accountant?
An accountant handles bookkeeping and filings; a tax lawyer handles disputes, litigation and legal opinions.
Can you represent me if I live abroad?
Yes, under a power of attorney.
In the office or by video, we listen to your situation and review your documents.
We set out in writing which action to file, the estimated timeline and cost items.
Filings, hearings and evidence are followed by a single lawyer.
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