Knowledge Hub & FAQ

If you prefer international residency over citizenship, you may apply for a strategic Real Estate Residence Permit under high-yield conditions.

• Investment Threshold: Per the active 2026 regulations, the property must feature an officially verified appraisal value of at least $200,000.
• Residential Requirement: The property asset must be designated for secure residential use and directly occupied by the primary deed owner.
• Validity & Extension: Permits are issued for stable 1–2 year brackets and remain fully renewable as long as the deed ownership architecture is maintained.

The 100% tax exemption for qualifying service exports is fully operational and enforced for the 2026 fiscal year. Under this corporate framework, eligible corporate structures and independent entities can deduct up to 100% of the total net profit derived from global service exports directly from their taxable corporate base.

Foreign investors can unlock premium global mobility and secure Turkish citizenship by executing a structured real estate allocation with a minimum acquisition value of $400,000.

• Holding Period: The underlying property portfolio must be kept under a strict 3-year no-sell lock.
• Family Inclusion: The main investor’s spouse and all children under the age of 18 are granted full passport rights under the same single application.
• The Process: Following a formal, government-vetted valuation and purchase loop, a “Certificate of Eligibility” is fast-tracked, unlocking an expedited citizenship pipeline. Continuous expert assessment is advised due to rapid regional property designation adjustments.

To qualify for the official Digital Nomad status in Turkey and secure cross-border lifestyle flexibility, applicants must satisfy the following baseline parameters:

• Age bracket: Applicants must be between 21 and 55 years old.
• Education Level: A verified university degree (undergraduate level or higher) must be presented.
• Stable Income: Clear proof of a steady monthly income stream of at least $3,000 (or an equivalent annual total of $36,000) originating entirely from non-Turkish sources.
• Employment Status: A valid remote employment contract with a non-Turkish firm or active cross-border business registration outside of Turkey.

Yes. Under the current 2026 fiscal guidelines, Digital Nomads who legally align their operational framework as global service exporters can target a 0% effective tax rate on their foreign-sourced cash flow, provided all inbound payments arrive through the official Turkish banking network.

Please note: If physical presence in the country exceeds 183 days per year, a formal structural layout (such as direct Istanbul Finance Center (IFC) freezone alignment or an export corporation mapping) is required to legally preserve an absolute 0% permanent tax holiday on global revenue.

The 100% corporate deduction scheme exclusively targets cross-border services provided from a Turkish operational base to international clients. Key qualifying categories include:

• Software & IT: Custom software development, backend coding, SaaS architecture, web applications, and remote technical support.
• Game Development: Mobile, PC, and console game design, engine optimization, and global publishing services.
• Data & Analytics: Large-scale data processing, AI / Deep Learning model training, database management, and secure cloud storage infrastructure.
• Cybersecurity: Remote penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, managed threat detection, and international security compliance management.
• Design & Engineering: Industrial product design, UX/UI optimization, architectural drafting, and cross-border engineering consulting.
• Financial Services & FinTech: International bookkeeping, algorithmic financial analysis, macro accounting setups, and payment gateway support.
• EdTech & E-learning: Digital course infrastructure development, remote educational content coordination, and localization for foreign markets.
• Customer Care Hubs: Centralized multi-lingual call center architectures, technical helpdesks, and live support networks for global corporations.
• Healthcare Coordination: Medical reporting, remote diagnostics analysis, health tourism agency logistics, and international patient management.