How to Get a Potential Tax Identity Number for Non-citizens in Turkey

Get your potential tax identity number for non-citizens in Turkey and start your business as a foreigner.

It is significant for non-citizens to know how to get their tax numbers in Turkey. There are 2 ways for this. The first is to go to the tax office in Turkey, and the second is to apply online.

Within the scope of COVID-19 measures, you must obtain electronically your potential tax number. However, if you have any problems, you might need to go to the tax offices in person.

6 Steps to Get a Potential Tax Identity Number for Non-citizens in Turkey

As a foreigner, you need to follow these steps to get your potential tax number in Turkey;

1. Visit official website
2. Click on the link Application for Non-Citizen’s Potential Tax Identification Number
3. Fill out the form completely and accurately. The following pieces of information are requested in the form; Firstly, your personal info such as name, surname, date of birth, country code, telephone no, address. Secondly, your passport information such as passport no, issue date, validity date
4. Add a photo of the picture page of your passport
5. Enter the security code
6. Click the OK button

You can see your potential tax identity number for non-citizens in Turkey with your name on the page that opens.

When all information is correctly entered, the Tax Offices also accepts the applications from people who even receive the warning of "The accuracy of your identity and passport information is not confirmed."

However, it is important to get the "Potential Tax Number for Foreigners" online in order to avoid unnecessary waste of time and the risk of COVID-19.

What is the Tax Identification Number for Foreigners in Turkey?

People who engaged in an income-generating activity in Turkey are subject to taxation. This includes non-citizens who are in Turkey and earn income on their own behalf.

• Non-citizens who want to get a residence permit for the first time by entering Turkey must get a tax number to pay their fees.
• Besides, non-citizens who will carry out commercial activities on their own behalf in Turkey, or those who will serve as shareholders or on the board of directors of existing companies, must initially get a tax identification number.
• This tax number will remain the same after non-citizens start their main taxable activities. In other words, this tax number you receive is permanent for all taxable activities you will do in Turkey.