How to Get Your Turkish Tax Identification Number Online and Free (2026 Guide)

Updated: January 2026

Obtaining a Turkish Tax Identification Number (TIN) is now significantly easier for foreigners. You can generate a potential Turkish tax number online, free of charge, in just a few minutes—without visiting a tax office or waiting in long queues.

This guide explains who can apply, how the process works step by step, and where a potential tax number is used, based on the current practice of the Turkish Revenue Administration.

What Is a Turkish Potential Tax Identification Number?

A potential tax number is a temporary tax ID issued to non-Turkish citizens who do not yet have residence, citizenship, or an active tax registration in Türkiye.

Although “potential,” this number is fully functional for most preliminary legal and financial transactions.

Who Can Obtain It?

You can apply online if you are:

• A non-Turkish citizen

• Without a Turkish residence permit (or even with one)

• Planning to carry out financial, banking, or investment-related transactions in Türkiye

No power of attorney, local address, or physical presence is required.

Step-by-Step: How to Get a Turkish Tax ID Online (5 Steps)

Step 1 – Enter the Official Website

Go to the official Interactive Tax Office portal:
👉 https://ivd.gib.gov.tr

No appointment or queue is required.

Step 2 – Select the Option for Foreigners

Choose the section for “Potential Tax Number for Non-Citizens”.

This specific option is designed exclusively for foreigners without an existing Turkish tax record.

Step 3 – Fill in the Online Application Form

Complete the form carefully with:

• Name and surname (exactly as in passport)

• Date and place of birth

• Nationality

• Passport number

• Contact details

Accuracy is critical. Even small inconsistencies may cause rejection.

Step 4 – Upload Passport Pages

Upload:

• Passport first page (identity information)

• Passport second page (if applicable)

Scanned or high-quality photo uploads are acceptable.

Step 5 – Submit and Receive Your Tax Number

After clicking OK / Submit, your Turkish Tax Identification Number is generated instantly.

The number appears below your name on the confirmation screen.
You can download or screenshot it for future use.

Where Is a Potential Tax Number Used?

A Turkish potential tax number is commonly required for:

• Company formation (shareholder or director level)

• Opening a Turkish bank account

• Purchasing real estate in Türkiye

• Notary procedures

• Certain investment and citizenship processes

For most pre-incorporation and pre-investment steps, this number is fully sufficient.

Important Notes (2026 Practice)

• The service is 100% free

• Issued online and immediately

• No tax office visit required

• No power of attorney required

• Valid until replaced with a permanent tax number (e.g., after residence or company registration)

Need Professional Support?

If you prefer a fast, error-free process or need assistance beyond the tax number itself, we provide end-to-end support for foreign individuals and companies.

Our Services

• Obtaining Turkish Tax ID (usually within 1 day, no POA required)

• Company establishment & bank account opening
  (can be handled remotely, without traveling to Türkiye)

• Bank interest rate comparison and guidance (if requested)

• Market, supplier & buyer research

• Citizenship and investment procedures

• Accounting, tax compliance & advisory services

Evren Özmen, CPA – Istanbul
Özmen Consultancy | Certified Public Accountant
📧 info@ozmconsultancy.com