Tax Advisory
Owning or renting out property in Turkey as a foreign national brings its own set of recurring tax advisory needs — annual property tax, income tax on rental earnings, and sometimes double-taxation questions between Turkey and your home country. Tax advice and filing is carried out by our independent partner accountants (mali müşavir), while our team coordinates that work alongside the legal side of your matter, so property tax and legal ownership questions are handled together rather than as two disconnected processes.
Our Tax Advisory Services (with Our Partner Accountants)
- Guidance on annual property tax (emlak vergisi) obligations for foreign owners
- Rental income declaration guidance for property let out short-term or long-term
- General guidance on double-taxation treaties between Turkey and your home country
- Coordination between your Turkish tax filings and your legal matters (property purchase, company formation, inheritance)
- Referral to, and coordination with, an independent licensed accountant (mali müşavir) for filings and formal tax representation
Local Context
Short-term seasonal rentals are common among foreign property owners in and around Fethiye, which makes rental income declaration one of the most frequent, recurring tax questions in the region — alongside the annual property tax obligation that comes with simply owning a home here. Because tax rules and thresholds change periodically, we treat this as an ongoing coordination point rather than a one-off task.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do foreign property owners pay annual property tax in Turkey?
Yes. Property tax (emlak vergisi) is generally payable annually by the registered owner of a property in Turkey, foreign or Turkish, based on the property's assessed value and location. The applicable rate and payment schedule should be confirmed with a licensed accountant for the specific municipality and property.
Do I need to declare income if I rent out my Turkish property?
In general, rental income earned in Turkey is subject to income tax declaration requirements, regardless of the owner's nationality or residency status, though the specific thresholds and filing obligations can vary by circumstance. This is best confirmed with a licensed accountant based on your particular situation, including whether the property is let short-term or long-term.
Will I be taxed twice — in Turkey and in my home country?
Turkey has double-taxation treaties with a number of countries, including the UK, Germany and the Netherlands, which are designed to prevent the same income from being fully taxed twice. Whether and how a specific treaty applies depends on your residency status and the type of income involved, so this should be reviewed for your individual circumstances.
Who actually handles my tax filings — Legal252 or an accountant?
Tax filings and formal tax representation are handled by our independent partner accountants (mali müşavir), who are separately licensed for that work. Legal252's role is to coordinate that process alongside your legal matters, so you are not left managing two disconnected professional relationships on your own.
When should I get tax advice — before or after buying a property?
Before, wherever possible. Understanding the ongoing tax obligations that come with a property purchase — and, if relevant, how they interact with a residence permit or company structure — is easier to plan for before a purchase is finalised than to untangle afterwards.
Want a rough figure first? Try our Annual Property Tax Estimator or Rental Income Tax Estimator for an illustrative estimate you can edit.
To be connected with our partner accountants or to discuss how tax fits into a wider legal matter, get in touch — see also our related articles in Insights.
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Information on this page is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.
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