How to Get Tax ID Number in Turkey?

What is a Turkish Tax ID Number?

A tax ID is a ten-digit number used for financial transactions in Turkey. Foreigners wishing to invest in Turkey must obtain a tax number in Turkey in order to open a bank account and buy the desired property. This is a personal number, such as an ID number.

Why do I need a Turkish Tax ID Number?

A tax ID number is mandatory for foreigners wishing to settle in Turkey. You need the tax ID number for your residence permit and even a mobile phone number.
Foreigners wishing to live in Turkey use their Turkish tax ID:

• Bank Account,
• Residence permit,
• driver's license,
• Subscriptions (bills, rent, internet, etc.),
• cellphone number

How To Apply For A Tax Number In Turkey?

The application of the Turkish tax number changed some time ago. People line up to go to the tax office to get their tax file number. However, you no longer need to go to the tax office to make this transaction. Now foreigners can get their tax ID from the internet instead of going to the Turkish tax office. The documents required to apply for a tax file number are readily available. You can fill out this application form in ten minutes with your passport.

How to Get a Personal Tax Number?

Applying for a tax identification number is an easy-to-use application. You should go to any local tax office to apply. During this process, the only documents you will need are your original passport and a copy of your passport. Registration is free. After registration, your tax ID number will be tracked on the screens of all Turkish financial institutions, including banks. This means you can open a bank account. You can go to any tax office in your area to get a tax ID number.

This process usually takes about fifteen minutes. Once you receive your tax ID, you can open a bank account and conduct formal transactions. However, you must ensure that you have your passport and its copy with you and that your application form is correct and complete.

How to Get a Turkish Tax Id Number Online?

You can complete your TIN application by following the steps below. Steps to apply for a tax ID number online in Turkey:

1. Visit the official website of the Interactive Revenue Service. (ivd.gib.gov.tr/)
2. Scroll down to the box that says Apply for a potential non-citizen tax file number. You will see 2 tabs/options labeled "Apply" and "Confirm". You should click on the "Applications" option.
3. Clicking on Apply will open a new window with your application form. In addition to Turkish, the application form has an English translation.
4. Fill out the form carefully. As a final step, you will be asked to upload a digital copy of your passport below.
5. After you have filled in all the information and clicked the "OK" button and "Submit" button, you will be provided with your tax ID number in the official text in PDF format. In order to receive documents, you must have pop-ups and cookies enabled in your browser.
6. TC Kimlik Numarası or Potansiyel Vergi Kimlik Numarası stated in the letter is your tax identification number.
7. If you do not have a Turkish phone number, you must use the second option to go to the nearest tax office to apply for a tax number.

You can also visit our blog page titled What You Need to Know About Turkey Mansion Tax to learn more about taxes in Turkey.

What Documents Do You Need to Get a Tax Id Number?

To get a tax ID, you only need 4 things:

• your passport (must be valid)
• A digital copy of your passport ID page on your computer (pdf, jpeg or png are the most common formats and should be less than 1MB)
• Valid Turkish phone number
• Tax ID Application Form