Unprecedented Response to Turkey's Tax Debt Installment Plan; 228,000 Applications in 25 Days

Taxpayers Flock to Turkish Tax Offices in July 2026

According to data released by the Turkish Revenue Administration (GİB) on July 12, 2026, the new tax facility plan has met with interest far exceeding expectations. In less than a month, more than 228,000 taxpayers have applied to utilize the new payment conditions, leading to the settlement and installment of approximately 206 billion Lira in government claims [1][3].

This plan, implemented under the supervision of the Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance, is not a traditional "tax amnesty," according to Minister Mehmet Şimşek, but rather a system to support taxpayers who have the will to pay but face liquidity problems due to economic pressures. The primary goal of this program is to maintain fairness between compliant taxpayers and those seeking to settle their debts [2][4].

Details of New Installments and Interest Rates

One of the most attractive parts of this plan is the increase in installment limits and the reduction of interest rates. According to the new regulations, debts related to before June 5, 2026, are eligible for this plan. Key features of this program include:

• Repayment Period: The possibility of paying debts in installments up to 72 months (6 years) has been provided for most public debts. However, for Value Added Tax (VAT), the installment limit is set at 12 months [1][2].
• Interest Rate: The annual interest rate for these facilities is set at 29%, which is 10% lower than the standard rate of 39% [4].
• Removal of Collateral: For debts up to a limit of 10 million Lira, there is no need to provide collateral, which has lifted a significant burden from the shoulders of small and medium-sized businesses [3].

Which Debts are Covered by the 2026 Plan?

This plan covers a wide range of government debts. Taxpayers can apply for installments for debts related to income tax, corporate tax, traffic fines, court fees, and even student loan debts (KYK) [1][2].

An important point for vehicle owners is that by registering for this plan and starting installment payments, restrictions related to vehicle technical inspections are lifted, and potential seizures on vehicle titles or taxpayers' bank accounts are halted [3][4]. This has led to vehicle owners making up a large portion of the applicants.

Final Deadline and Online Registration Method

To prevent overcrowding at tax offices, the Turkish government has strengthened digital infrastructure. Taxpayers can register their requests without visiting in person through the e-Devlet portal or the Dijital Vergi Dairesi system [1].

The final deadline for submitting applications has been announced as August 31, 2026, and the first installment of these debts must be paid by September 30, 2026 [2][3]. Tax experts recommend that taxpayers do not postpone their registration to the final days of August to avoid potential disruptions in online systems.