2026 Tax Calendar: Payment Guide for Businesses

1. Income Tax Calendar (2026)

Income tax covers commercial, agricultural, self-employment and real estate income. It is paid in two installments per year:

• 1st Installment: 1-31 March 2026
• 2nd Installment: 1-31 July 2026

For those whose agricultural income ratio is 75% or more:

• 1st Installment: 1 November - 1 December 2026
• 2nd Installment: By the end of December 2026

Note: Returns of those who leave the country during the year are filed 15 days before departure; in the event of death, within 4 months.

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2. Corporate Tax Calendar (2026)

Corporate tax covers capital companies, cooperatives, foundations and public institutions. This year, corporate tax is paid between 1-30 April 2026.

In addition, the declaration and payment period for the domestic minimum complementary corporate tax for 2024:

• Start: 1 December 2025
• End: 28 January 2026

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3. Value Added Tax (VAT) Calendar (2026)

VAT is levied at every stage of goods and services, from production to consumption.

• Monthly return: By 23:59 on the 28th day of the following month
• Quarterly return: By 23:59 on the 28th day of the following month
• Declaration as responsible party: By the 28th day of the following month
• Those who withhold tax: Must file the return by the 21st day of the following month and pay by the 23rd day.

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4. Special Consumption Tax (OTV) Calendar (2026)

OTV applies to luxury or non-essential products (alcoholic beverages, tobacco, vehicles, durable consumer goods, etc.).

• Alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, tobacco products: Declaration and payment between the 1st-15th days
• Motor vehicles (not subject to registration): Between the 1st-15th days
• Goods in list (I): For the first 15 days, the 25th day of the same month; for the remaining days, the 10th day of the next month
• Goods in lists (II), (III), (IV): By 23:59 on the 15th day of the following month

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5. Motor Vehicle Tax (MTV) Calendar (2026)

MTV applies to registered land, air and sea vehicles. It is paid twice a year and no return is required.

Installment	Last Payment Date
1st Installment	2 February 2026
2nd Installment	31 July 2026

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6. Stamp Tax Calendar (2026)

Stamp tax is levied on written contracts and agreements.

• Continuous taxpayers: Declaration and payment by the 26th day of the following month
• Others: Declared and paid within 15 days from the date the paper is issued.

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7. Property Tax Calendar (2026)

It is levied on every immovable property in Turkey. There is no obligation to file a return. However, if the property changes hands, the change must be reported to the relevant municipality within 3 months.

Installment	Last Payment Date
1st Installment	1 June 2026
2nd Installment	30 November 2026

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