What's Inside the Guide
Chapter 1
Visa & Residency Options
Digital Nomad Visa, residence permits, and how they interact with tax residency. Step-by-step application process.
Chapter 2
The Service Export Exemption (80%)
How the exemption works, eligibility criteria, and what qualifies. Plain English explanation of Turkish tax law.
Chapter 3
Setting Up Your Structure
Company registration, tax registration, and compliance requirements. Timeline and costs.
Chapter 4
Banking & Money
Opening a Turkish bank account, international transfers, and currency considerations.
Chapter 5
City Comparison & Cost of Living
Izmir, Bodrum, Antalya, and other cities. Accommodation, food, internet, and lifestyle costs.
Chapter 6
Common Mistakes & Pitfalls
What goes wrong and how to avoid it. Real examples from other digital nomads.
Appendix
Checklists & Resources
Implementation timeline, professional contacts, ongoing compliance checklist, and useful links.
What You'll Get
40–50 Pages of Content
Comprehensive guide covering everything you need to know.
Real Examples & Case Studies
Learn from actual scenarios of digital nomads in Turkey.
Step-by-Step Checklists
Implementation timeline and action items you can follow.
Resource Lists & Contacts
Vetted professionals and services to help you get started.
Compliance Timeline
Know exactly when and what to do to stay compliant.
Printable Worksheets
Templates and worksheets to organize your information.
What Others Say
"This guide saved me thousands in taxes. The step-by-step approach made everything clear."
Sarah M.
Freelance Designer • UK
"Finally, a practical guide that explains Turkish tax law in plain English. Highly recommend."
Marco L.
Consultant • Italy
"Worth every euro. The checklists alone saved me hours of research."
Alex K.
Agency Owner • Germany
Is This For You?
Likely Eligible
- Self-employed (freelancer, consultant, agency owner)
- Invoicing foreign clients
- Service-based business (not product sales)
- EU/UK/US tax resident
- No Turkish clients
Likely Not Eligible
- Remote employee (not self-employed)
- Primarily Turkish clients
- Product-based business
- Already a Turkish tax resident
- Unclear business structure
Disclaimer: Eligibility depends on individual circumstances. This is not legal or tax advice. Consult with licensed professionals in your jurisdiction and Turkey before implementing any strategy.
Example Effective Tax Rates
Illustrative only. Assumes 80% service export exemption, 2026 Turkish tax brackets, and excludes other deductions. Individual circumstances vary significantly.
Annual Income
€50,000
Estimated Effective Rate
~3.96%
Annual Income
€150,000
Estimated Effective Rate
~4.98%
Annual Income
€250,000
Estimated Effective Rate
~5.79%
Important: These are rough estimates for illustration. Actual rates depend on your specific income, expenses, deductions, and Turkish tax law changes. Use TRY/€ 52 as a rough conversion. Always consult a tax professional.