The importance of obtaining a tax number in Turkey

Methods of obtaining a tax number in Turkey and the importance of obtaining it

19th December 2022

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Did you know that obtaining a tax number in Turkey is one of the most important steps that you must take in the event that you decide to reside and settle in that country, as it is required to complete many formal procedures and transactions, own real estate, and other details and matters.

You will get to know some details about this number in this article prepared by the editorial team at Binaa Real Estate Company.

What is meant by the tax number in Turkey?
How to extract the tax number via the Internet?
How to extract the tax number from the tax department?
How to retrieve the tax number if it is lost?
Who is not entitled to obtain a tax number?

What is meant by the tax number in Turkey?

The tax number in Turkey is an essential document for foreigners, as it is necessary to complete many financial transactions and obtain residence in Turkey. It is a 10-digit identification number, known as Vergi Numrasi, and is necessary to open a bank account, pay bills, complete real estate ownership transactions, pay taxes and residence fees get a driver's license and buy a car.

Applicants can either visit the nearest tax directorate or apply online to obtain the number all necessary documents such as passport details, proof of residential address and other personal information must be submitted to obtain the number all foreign nationals residing in Turkey or having a work permit are eligible for it Syrians are also entitled those enjoying temporary protection and refugees who do not have valid passports to apply.

How to extract the tax number via the Internet?

Obtaining a tax number in Turkey online is a simple and inexpensive process that is available to all foreigners living in the country and the process can be completed through the online portal provided by the Turkish government.

To get started, one has to click on the Possible Alien Tax Identification Number box and fill in the required data like Name, Surname, Gender, Mother's Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Country Code, Telephone Number, Address, Passport Number, Date of Issue and after filling in all this information and send it along with the confirmation code, an SMS with the tax number will be sent to the phone number provided and this tax number should be kept and used when needed.

How to extract the tax number from the tax department?

Go to the nearest tax directorate in the state in which they reside, book an appointment and wait for their turn, and once it is their turn, they have to ask the concerned employee to extract the tax number for them and provide them with the documents mentioned above, and the employee will then extract the number within minutes.

How to retrieve the tax number if it is lost?

If you lose your tax number in Turkey, getting it back is relatively easy, all you have to do is visit the same website you used to get it the first time and on the site, click on the words “Confirm” and a window will appear asking you to enter your passport number, country of origin and date of birth once you submit this information, your tax number will be displayed on the screen, write it down and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Who is not entitled to obtain a tax number?

Those who are not entitled to obtain a tax number in Turkey are those who reside in Turkey with an illegal or "violated" residence, whose passports have expired, and those who do not have a document proving their residence address detailing those who are not Turkish citizens, and those who do not have a passport valid travel.

These are the most important details of interest to you about the tax number in Turkey. You can follow our website to learn about the most important topics related to Turkish laws or the papers that you must extract, as well as shed light on many aspects related to the Turkish real estate sector.

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