Is the Türkiye 20-year foreign income tax exemption currently in force?

Not yet. The Grand National Assembly accepted the bill (Esas No: 2/3669) on 21 May 2026. The law has not been transmitted to the President or published in the Resmî Gazete as of the date of this brief. Under Article 89 of the Constitution, the law is enforceable only after presidential promulgation and publication in the Official Gazette.

Who qualifies for the 20-year foreign income tax exemption in Türkiye?

Real persons who establish tax residency in Türkiye and who satisfy two preconditions: they were not considered residents of Türkiye for the three calendar years immediately preceding relocation, and they did not have full taxpayer status or general tax liability in Türkiye during that period. The exemption applies exclusively to foreign-sourced earnings.

Does the Türkiye Citizenship by Investment programme change under this legislation?

No. The CBI programme statutory framework is not amended by Law 2/3669. Turkish citizens, including those who acquired citizenship through the CBI routes, may separately establish Turkish tax residency and claim the 20-year exemption provided the three-year non-residency precondition is satisfied.

What is the Türkiye wealth amnesty rate under Geçici Madde 19?

The standard rate is 5% on declared foreign assets. Reduced rates of 0% to 4% are available subject to specified conditions including term-deposit commitments. Declared assets must be transferred to Türkiye within two months of declaration and held for two years. The declaration deadline is 31 July 2027.

What is the inheritance and gift tax rate for qualifying foreign residents in Türkiye?

1% on inheritance and gift transfers where the transferor qualifies under Mükerrer Madde 20/D and the transfer occurs during the 20-year exemption period. The rate is conditional on continued qualification under the foreign income exemption regime.

How does the Türkiye 20-year regime compare to Italy's Article 24-bis or Greece's Article 5A?

Italy under Article 24-bis TUIR imposes a flat EUR 200,000 substitute tax per year for up to 15 years. Greece under Article 5A of Law 4172/2013 imposes EUR 100,000 per year for up to 15 years with a EUR 500,000 investment commitment. The Türkiye regime, once gazetted, provides a 20-year horizon with no annual substitute tax on foreign-source income.

Can clients begin preparation work before the law is published in the Resmî Gazete?

Yes, with caveats. Pre-publication preparation can include source-country tax position analysis, existing-structure review, banking coordination for the wealth amnesty, corporate structuring decisions, and estate planning revision. Formal declarations and Turkish transfer steps must wait until the law is gazetted and implementing regulations are issued.

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