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Turkey Service Export Deduction Calculator for Remote Workers

Use this calculator to screen whether a Turkey based remote worker, freelancer, independent contractor or company should request a 100% service export deduction review. The tool es

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Turkey Service Export Deduction Calculator for Remote Workers
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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: 21 August 2026

Author: Evren Özmen, CPA / SMMM

Short answer

Use this calculator to screen whether a Turkey-based remote worker, freelancer, independent contractor or company should request a 100% service export deduction review. The tool estimates review priority from work model, service category, foreign-client status, service use, invoice, payment transfer, Turkey-use risk and tax residence indicators. It is not a final tax calculation.

What this means in practice

Turkey's 100% service export deduction can be relevant when a Turkey-based taxpayer provides eligible services to a foreign client, invoices the foreign client, the service is used abroad, the income is transferred to Turkey by the legal deadline and the accounting records support the claim. The calculator helps identify whether a file is a strong review candidate, needs cleanup or is high risk.

Quick Qualification Snapshot

Input Stronger answer
Work model Contractor, Turkish sole proprietorship or Turkish limited company
Service type Software, AI engineering, data analysis, design, engineering, architecture or testing
Legal client A foreign client outside Turkey
Service use Used outside Turkey, with evidence
Invoice Issued to the foreign client and aligned with the contract
Payment Traceable and transferred to Turkey by the relevant deadline
Turkey-use risk No Turkish clients, users, subsidiaries or local operations

Interactive Calculator

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The calculator opens in a full-screen secure tool. Change the income, expenses and eligibility answers to generate a review score and an email-ready report.

Calculator Logic

Factor Why it matters
Work model Employees, contractors, sole proprietors, companies and founders have different tax paths
Service category Software, design, engineering, data analysis, data processing and testing are stronger categories
Foreign client The legal client should be outside Turkey
Service used abroad Turkish-use facts can create income tax and VAT risk
Invoice The invoice should match the foreign client and contract
Transfer Transfer to Turkey by the relevant deadline may be required
Passive income Article 20/D Non-Dom analysis is separate and belongs to OZM Consultancy

What to Send for Review

After using the calculator, send:

  • The calculator report

  • Contract or draft contract

  • Invoice draft

  • Client country and legal name

  • Service description

  • Evidence showing where the service is used

  • Annual revenue and expense estimate

  • Payment platform or bank route

  • Turkey day count and current tax residence

Email: info@ozmconsultancy.com

Subject line: Service export calculator review

FAQ

Does a high score guarantee the 100% deduction?

No. A high score means the file looks like a strong professional review candidate. Eligibility still depends on documents, law, accounting records and implementation.

Does the calculator compute final tax due?

No. It estimates net profit, possible deduction base and review priority. It does not compute final Turkish income tax, corporate tax, VAT, social security, treaty relief or penalties.

Can employees use the calculator?

Yes, but employee income usually needs salary, payroll and treaty analysis rather than the 89/13 service export deduction.

Is 20/D included?

Only as a warning. Foreign passive income and Article 20/D Non-Dom issues should be reviewed on OZM Consultancy's dedicated Turkey Non-Dom guide.

Durumunuzu Birlikte Değerlendirelim

Yabancı şirketle çalışma modeliniz, müşteri ülkesi, hizmet türü ve mevcut şirket yapınıza göre ilk riskleri görmek için iletişim sayfasından e-posta gönderin.

Doğrudan iletişim: info@ozmconsultancy.com | +90 216 352 29 61 | WhatsApp’tan yazın

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