ARTICLE · 14 APRIL 2023

VAT & Tax Refund Procedures In Turkey

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Tax Refund in Turkey – Procedures Applicable to Imports & Exports

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Tax refund in Turkey is an issue that needs careful consideration. Turkey has a complex tax system, which can sometimes cause issues to foreign investors when trying to implement a profitable tax structure for their businesses. This is especially the case for businesses conducting international trade transactions, where raw materials are imported into Turkey, used to produce a specific product, which is later exported to third countries.

In such cases, the procedures concerning the payment and tax refund in Turkey for customs tax, value added tax (VAT) and other tax and duties applicable to the specific materials and/or products can be overwhelming to those who are not accustomed to the procedures.

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