Turkey VAT calculator: add or remove 20%, 10% or 1% VAT
Enter either the price before VAT or the price including VAT, and the rate, to see the VAT amount and the other price. Free, no sign-up required.
How is VAT calculated in Turkey?
Turkey's value added tax (katma değer vergisi, KDV) is charged as a percentage of the price before tax under VAT Law No. 3065. The calculator works in both directions:
From the price before VAT: VAT = price × rate ÷ 100; price including VAT = price + VAT
From the price including VAT: price before VAT = price including VAT ÷ (1 + rate ÷ 100); VAT = price including VAT − price before VAT
Fill in one amount field and leave the other empty; the "Calculation" row shows which way the calculator worked. Taking VAT out of a price is a division, not a subtraction of the rate: at 20%, the VAT inside a VAT-inclusive price is one sixth of that price (16.67%), at 10% it is 9.09% and at 1% it is 0.99%.
Worked example
Example: a hypothetical consulting invoice of TRY 10,000 before VAT at the general rate of 20%. These are the calculator's default values.
VAT: 10,000 × 20% = TRY 2,000.00. Price including VAT: TRY 12,000.00.
The other way round, a laptop sold for TRY 12,000 including 20% VAT costs 12,000 ÷ 1.20 = TRY 10,000.00 before VAT, and the VAT inside the price is TRY 2,000.00. Multiplying by 0.80 instead would give TRY 9,600 and overstate the VAT by TRY 400.
At the 10% rate, a jacket priced at TRY 5,500 including VAT is 5,500 ÷ 1.10 = TRY 5,000.00 before VAT, with TRY 500.00 VAT.
Turkey VAT rates in 2026: which rate to enter
Turkey has a general VAT rate of 20% and reduced rates of 10% and 1% for goods and services on two lists, as of October 2026. The rates are set by the President under Article 28 of the VAT Law; Presidential Decision 7346 (Resmî Gazete, 7 July 2023) raised the general rate from 18% to 20% and the list (II) rate from 8% to 10% from 10 July 2023.
| Rate | Applies to | Typical examples |
|---|---|---|
| 1% | List (I) | Most basic foods such as fruit, vegetables, cereals, flour and dairy products |
| 10% | List (II) | Clothing and shoes, books, medicines, restaurant meals, hotel stays |
| 20% | Everything not on the lists | Electronics, fuel, cars, alcoholic drinks, professional services |
Whether a product is on a list depends on its definition in the decision, so check borderline items against the current VAT rates document of the Revenue Administration (GİB). The Turkey VAT rate and refund guide lists more examples and covers hotel accommodation tax.
What the VAT base includes
VAT is charged on the full consideration, not only on the list price. Article 24 of the VAT Law adds to the base:
- transport, loading and unloading costs charged by the seller up to the place the buyer names;
- packaging, insurance, commission and similar charges, and taxes, duties and fees other than VAT itself;
- deferred-payment and price differences, exchange-rate differences, interest and service charges.
So if an invoice adds a delivery charge, enter the total before VAT. Other taxes such as special consumption tax (ÖTV) are also part of the base, so enter the price including them; the calculator does not work them out.
Consumer prices in shops and on menus must include all taxes: Article 54 of Consumer Protection Law No. 6502 requires labels to show the final price, and if the label and the till differ, the lower price applies.
Which values to enter
- Price before VAT: fill in this field if the amount you have excludes VAT, as on a business quote or the net line of an invoice.
- Price including VAT: fill in this field instead if the amount includes VAT, as on a shelf price or receipt; leave the other field empty.
- VAT rate: 20%, 10% or 1% as of October 2026, according to the product's list.
Businesses that are VAT taxpayers deduct the VAT on their purchase invoices from the VAT they charge and pay the difference (Article 29). Non-resident travelers can reclaim VAT on goods bought from authorized shops and taken out of Turkey; the conditions are in the VAT guide above. Buying property brings other costs, covered by the Turkey title deed fee calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in Turkey in 2026?
The general VAT rate is 20%, with reduced rates of 10% and 1% for goods and services on two official lists, as of October 2026. The 20% and 10% rates have applied since 10 July 2023.
How do I remove 20% VAT from a price?
Divide the VAT-inclusive price by 1.20. For example, TRY 12,000 including VAT is TRY 10,000 before VAT, and the VAT is TRY 2,000. Multiplying by 0.80 gives the wrong result.
Are prices in Turkey shown with VAT included?
Yes, consumer prices must include all taxes under Consumer Protection Law No. 6502. Business-to-business quotes and invoices usually show the net amount and the VAT separately.
Is there VAT on restaurant meals and hotels in Turkey?
Yes. Restaurant and café services and overnight stays in hotels are on list (II) and taxed at 10% as of October 2026, while alcoholic drinks are taxed at 20%.
Can tourists get the VAT back in Turkey?
Non-resident travelers can reclaim VAT on goods bought from authorized sellers and exported within the time limit, with the invoice certified by customs at departure. Services such as hotels and restaurants are not refundable.
Sources
- VAT Law No. 3065 (Turkish) (opens in a new tab)
- GİB: current VAT rates and lists (Turkish) (opens in a new tab)
- Resmî Gazete: Presidential Decision 7346 on VAT rates, 7 July 2023 (Turkish) (opens in a new tab)
- GİB: VAT General Implementation Communiqué, consolidated text (Turkish) (opens in a new tab)
- Consumer Protection Law No. 6502 (Turkish) (opens in a new tab)
This calculator is general information, not tax, legal or investment advice. Results depend on the values you enter; rates, ceilings and amounts in Turkey change often, so check the date of each figure and the official source, and ask a licensed adviser about your own situation. Sources, checks and corrections: see the editorial policy.
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