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Turkey Tax Advisor for Remote Workers, Digital Nomads and Foreign Companies

Evren Özmen CPA advises remote workers, freelancers, digital nomads, founders and foreign companies on Turkish tax, accounting, company formation and cross border compliance. The f

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Turkey Tax Advisor for Remote Workers, Digital Nomads and Foreign Companies
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Evren Özmen, CPA / SMMM
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.

Evren Özmen CPA advises remote workers, freelancers, digital nomads, founders and foreign companies on Turkish tax, accounting, company formation and cross-border compliance. The focus is practical: classify the income correctly, document the file and avoid structures that look simple but fail in review.

Last reviewed: 25 August 2026

Short Answer

A Turkey tax advisor helps remote workers, freelancers, digital nomads, foreign founders and companies decide how Turkish tax residence, income classification, invoicing, VAT, service export deduction, company setup and annual filing apply. Evrenozmen.com.tr focuses on active income and Turkey-connected compliance; Article 20/D Non-Dom planning is handled by OZM Consultancy.

Short Summary

Turkey can be attractive for internationally active professionals, but Turkish tax treatment depends on residence, income type, client location, invoicing, banking and whether the service is used in Turkey or abroad. Remote workers and foreign companies should not rely on generic "zero tax" claims. A Turkey tax advisor should map the income flow, legal status, invoice model, VAT position and treaty position before implementation.

Professional Background

Before relying on any tax position, readers should be able to check the professional behind the advice. These public profiles and publication pages give background on Evren Özmen's work:

Who this page is for

  • Remote workers living in Turkey and paid by a foreign company
  • Freelancers earning through Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal, Deel, Remote.com or direct foreign clients
  • Digital nomads considering Turkey as a base
  • Foreign founders forming a Turkish company
  • International groups hiring, paying or contracting people in Turkey
  • Non-residents with Turkish rental, real estate or investment income

Core advisory areas

Remote worker and freelancer tax

If a person lives in Turkey and earns recurring freelance or contractor income, Turkish tax obligations may arise even when the payer is abroad. The correct setup usually depends on whether the income is employment income, self-employment income or business income.

Main guide:

https://evrenozmen.com.tr/freelancer-taxes-in-turkey

100% service export deduction

For qualifying exported services, Turkey's current service export income deduction can reach 100% of qualifying profit if the legal conditions are met. This is not automatic and should be documented carefully.

Main guide:

https://evrenozmen.com.tr/turkey-100-percent-service-export-tax-deduction

Interactive pre-check:

https://evrenozmen.com.tr/service-export-tax-calculator-turkey

Company formation in Turkey

Foreign founders may establish a Turkish limited liability company, joint stock company or a branch/liaison structure depending on commercial goals. Tax registration, accounting, VAT, payroll and corporate maintenance should be planned before incorporation.

Main guide:

https://evrenozmen.com.tr/company-formation-in-turkey

Tax residence in Turkey

Tax residence is a gateway issue. It affects whether Turkey taxes only Turkish-source income or broader worldwide income. Day count, settlement intention, family, work and economic ties must be reviewed together.

Main guide:

https://evrenozmen.com.tr/tax-residency-turkey

Expat and foreigner tax services

Foreign individuals in Turkey may need support with tax residence, annual income tax returns, rental income, foreign employment income, double tax treaty questions, real estate taxation and company ownership.

Main guide:

https://evrenozmen.com.tr/expat-tax-services-in-turkey

Why work with a Turkish CPA

Tax issues for internationally active people often fail at the practical level: wrong invoice wording, unclear bank transfers, no evidence that a service was used abroad, or a mismatch between immigration, payroll and tax treatment.

A Turkish CPA can help align:

  • Tax residence analysis
  • Company structure
  • Invoicing model
  • VAT treatment
  • Annual tax return position
  • Service export deduction documentation
  • Accounting records
  • Cross-border payment evidence

What to Prepare

Before asking for advice, prepare:

  • Country of residence and expected days in Turkey
  • Income type and payer country
  • Contract or offer letter
  • Whether invoices are issued or salary is paid
  • Whether clients use the service in Turkey or abroad
  • Annual expected income
  • Existing company or sole proprietorship status
  • Bank payment flow

How to Start

For foreign-client service income, the cleanest path is:

  1. Start with the remote work or 89/13 guide.
  2. Use the service export calculator and save the generated report.
  3. Send the report with contracts, invoice drafts and payment records.
  4. Continue on the advisor/intake page for a case-specific review.

Review Your Case

For foreign-client income, the right answer usually depends on the contract, legal client, service category, invoice wording, payment route and Turkey residence position.

For an initial review, send the short intake form together with the facts of your case. If the file is suitable for review, the first step is to separate salary, contractor, company and service-export risks before choosing a structure.

Start the short intake

Direct contact: info@ozmconsultancy.com | +90 216 352 29 61

Review Your Case

For foreign-client income, the right answer usually depends on the contract, legal client, service category, invoice wording, payment route and Turkey residence position.

For an initial review, send the short intake form together with the facts of your case. If the file is suitable for review, the first step is to separate salary, contractor, company and service-export risks before choosing a structure.

Start the short intake

Direct contact: info@ozmconsultancy.com | +90 216 352 29 61

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