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Property Taxes and Costs in Turkey

The full breakdown · 2026

One of the lowest tax burdens among countries popular with investors

Four Cost Groups

4–7%

at purchase

transfer tax, fees, appraisal, DASK

0.1–0.2%

annually

property tax per year

15–40%

on rent

progressive, with an allowance

on sale after 5 years

capital gain is untaxed

Key Tax Rates

🧾 Title-transfer tax (tapu harcı)

one-time at purchase, on declared value

🏠 Annual property tax (housing)

0.2% in major metros

0.1–0.2%

🔑 Rental income tax

progressive, allowance ~47,000 TRY

15–40%

🏦 VAT on new-build

exemption possible for foreigners

1–20%

Taxed vs Exempt

Taxed: 4% transfer, annual tax, rental income, gains if sold within 5 years

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Exempt: capital gain after 5 years of ownership; new-build VAT when funds come from abroad

virtoproperty.com · Sources: GIB, TKGM, DASK · June 2026
For information only — not tax advice. Rates and assessed values may change.