Turkey has been actively steering its business landscape toward a comprehensive e-invoicing system since 2012. This digital transition, initially applied to alcohol, tobacco, and oil companies, has evolved to encompass a wider range of businesses and transactions. A key feature of Turkey's e-invoicing initiative is the gradual reduction of the issuance threshold, a strategy pegged to company turnover, and expanding the scope of subjects and industries covered by e-invoicing. As of July 1, 2020, businesses with an annual turnover exceeding 5 million Turkish lira (150 thousand EUR) are mandated to adopt electronic invoicing.
E-Invoicing in Turkey: What you need to know
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The scope of the e-invoicing system extends beyond traditional invoices, covering electronic documents such as self-employment receipts, insurance policies, tickets, and e-waybills. Notably, certain sectors, including fruit and vegetable middlemen traders and online marketplaces, are obligated to issue electronic invoices regardless of their revenue.
Looking ahead, the government's vision is to expand the e-invoicing mandate to eventually cover all or nearly all transactions, cementing Turkey's position as a frontrunner in digital financial practices. The introduction of e-arşiv invoices (B2C invoices) further underscores Turkey's commitment to this digital transformation. These invoices are tailored for transactions involving recipients who are final consumers and not companies, adding an extra layer of flexibility to the system.
Beyond tax fraud prevention, the government's overarching goal is to minimize the VAT gap. To achieve this, businesses operating in Turkey are required to adapt to a growing number of reporting requirements and comply with evolving e-invoicing rules.
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