Turkish Capital Gains Tax
Foreign owners of Turkish property have to pay capital gains tax in Turkey on the sale of their Turkish property.
For property purchased (title deeds registered) before March 2007
If the property has been owned for 4 years at the date of transfer to the new owner no capital gains tax is owed
For property purchased (title deeds registered) after March 2007
If the property has been owned for 5 years at the date of transfer to the new owner no capital gains tax is owed
The level of the tax is calculated from the difference in the gain in value and taxed according to the income tax bands in force in the year of sale. Tax starts at 18%. If in doubt contact a local accountant for further advice.
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