International Tax · DTT / Certificate of Residence
Double Tax Treaty application & Certificate of Residence
Turkey has 85+ active double tax treaties. Claiming reduced rates on dividends, interest, royalties, and service fees requires the right paperwork — filed in the right order. We handle both the Turkish side and coordinate with your home country.
Who this is for
- Any foreign recipient of Turkish-source income (dividends, interest, royalties, services)
- Turkish entities making cross-border payments that want to apply treaty rate at source
- Foreign companies with Turkish branch wanting to apply reduced branch-profit WHT
- Individuals needing a Mukimlik Belgesi (Turkish tax residence certificate) for their home country
What's included
- Treaty eligibility and rate determination for your income type
- Certificate of Residence request (inbound or outbound direction)
- Reduced-rate declaration filed with Turkish tax office (VEDOP)
- Form filing for treaty benefits at source (where supported)
- Annual paid-tax certificate for credit claim in the other country
- Refund application if excess WHT was paid under statutory rate
Scope & SMMM disclosure
We deliver the full engagement under SMMM (Certified Public Accountant) scope — preparation, filings, advisory, and ongoing compliance. For YMM certification reports, statutory audits, and court representation we coordinate with vetted partners. You get one point of contact and one invoice.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a Certificate of Residence take?
Outbound (Turkish Mukimlik Belgesi): typically 5–10 business days at the tax office. Inbound (your home country): varies — usually 2–4 weeks.
Do I need a new Certificate every year?
Yes — tax authorities accept Certificates issued in the same fiscal year the income is paid.
Related services
Dividend withholding tax for foreign shareholders
Turkey's statutory dividend WHT is 15% (raised from 10% at end of 2024). Most double tax treaties reduce it to 5–10% when you have a valid Certificate of Residence. We file the reduction and issue all documentation.
Learn more →Withholding tax on cross-border service, royalty, and interest payments
Turkey levies up to 20% withholding tax on many payments to non-residents — consulting, royalties, interest, professional services. Treaty relief often reduces this to 5–10%, but only if the right forms are filed at the right time. We handle both.
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