# EUR 100,000 Remote Worker in Turkey: Tax Example for Foreign Clients

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**Last reviewed:** 18 August 2026

## Direct Answer

A Turkey-based independent contractor earning EUR 100,000 from foreign clients may be able to reduce Turkish income tax on qualifying service profit through the 100% service export deduction, but only if the service category, client, foreign-use test, invoice, transfer and accounting conditions are met. The result is different for employees, mixed-income freelancers and company owners.

## Example Facts

| Fact | Assumption |
|---|---|
| Residence | Turkey |
| Work model | Independent contractor |
| Annual revenue | EUR 100,000 |
| Client | Foreign SaaS company |
| Service | Software development |
| Use of service | Outside Turkey |
| Payment | Transferred to Turkish bank account |

## Tax Logic

The review is not "EUR 100,000 equals zero tax." The review is:

1. Is the person Turkish tax resident?
2. Is the income contractor/business income?
3. Is software development the real service?
4. Is the client legally outside Turkey?
5. Is the software used abroad?
6. Is the invoice correct?
7. Was income transferred to Turkey by the return deadline?
8. Are costs and records separated?

If yes, the qualifying profit may be deducted under GVK 89/13.

## Costs That May Still Exist

Even where income tax is reduced, the person may still have:

- Accounting fees
- Social security / Bag-Kur
- Stamp tax or filing costs
- VAT filings
- YMM certification or professional review where relevant
- Bank and platform fees

## Lead Review

Send expected annual income, service description, contract, invoice sample and payment path.

Email: **info@ozmconsultancy.com**

Subject line: `EUR 100k remote worker Turkey tax review`

## Related Guides

- Remote work from Turkey: https://evrenozmen.com.tr/remote-work-turkey-tax-guide
- 100% service export deduction: https://evrenozmen.com.tr/turkey-100-percent-service-export-tax-deduction

## Sources

- Remote work from Turkey: https://evrenozmen.com.tr/remote-work-turkey-tax-guide
- 100% service export deduction: https://evrenozmen.com.tr/turkey-100-percent-service-export-tax-deduction
- Turkish Revenue Administration, Presidential Decision No. 11257: https://www.gib.gov.tr/duyuru-arsivi/guncel/17846_11257_sayili_cumhurbaskani_karari_resmi_gazetede_yayimlandi