Turkey grants tax exemption on sales of commercial vehicle plates acquired before July 2026

A new Turkish regulation exempts income tax and value‑added tax on profits from the sale of commercial vehicle plates—used on taxis, dolmuş, minibuses and service vehicles—provided the plates were originally obtained before 1 July 2026. The exemption applies to owners subject to the real‑taxation system, which previously excluded many of them. The measure aims to lower the tax burden as the sector transitions from a simple to a real tax regime, especially in metropolitan areas and districts with populations over 30,000.

The change benefits owners planning to transfer their commercial plates, allowing them to retain the full sale proceeds without the usual income‑tax and VAT deductions. Experts note that eligibility depends on meeting the acquisition date and taxpayer status stipulated in the law.