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Data Analytics Service Export Tax in Turkey: 100% Deduction Guide

Data analytics, data processing and data storage services performed from Turkey for foreign clients may qualify for the 100% service export deduction if all statutory conditions ar

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Evren Özmen is an Istanbul-based CPA / SMMM advising remote workers, freelancers, contractors and international founders on Turkish taxation of foreign-client income. Founder, OZM Consultancy. Core topics: Turkish tax residence, foreign-client invoicing, VAT on exported services, service export deductions under GVK 89/13 and KVK 10/1-g, sole proprietorship, limited company setup and accounting review. Primary contact: info@ozmconsultancy.com Business website: https://ozmconsultancy.com This profile and Evrenozmen.com.tr provide general information. Case-specific review is required before applying any tax position.

Last reviewed: 19 August 2026

Author: Evren Özmen, CPA / SMMM

Short Answer

Data analytics, data processing and data storage services performed from Turkey for foreign clients may qualify for the 100% service export deduction if all statutory conditions are met. The main practical issue is proving that the analysis, reports, dashboards or data outputs are used abroad and not for Turkish operations.

Short Summary

Turkey's service export deduction may apply to data analytics, data processing and data storage income when the client is abroad, the invoice is issued to the foreign client, the service is used abroad, income is transferred to Turkey on time and accounting records separate qualifying income from other revenue.

Data Work Checklist

Question Why it matters
Is the client non-resident? Required for the deduction
Is the service data analysis, processing or storage? Classification drives eligibility
Is the output used outside Turkey? Core condition for both tax and VAT
Are Turkish users or subsidiaries involved? Can create risk
Is the payment transferred to Turkey? Needed for deduction claims

Examples

Lower-risk example: a data analyst in Turkey prepares monthly analytics for a UK fund's overseas portfolio.

Higher-risk example: a foreign company hires a Turkey-based analyst to study Turkish customers or Turkish market entry.

Case Review

Send contract, report/dashboard description, client country, data source, business use and payment path.

Email: info@ozmconsultancy.com

Subject line: Data analytics service export Turkey review

FAQ

Is data analytics eligible?

It can be, because data analysis and related services may fall within listed service categories. The facts still need review.

Does using a foreign platform matter?

The platform is less important than the legal client, invoice, service category, use abroad and bank trail.

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