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TESK advocacy for Turkish tax reforms

Overview

Bendevi Palandöken, President of the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen (TESK), has advocated for various tax reforms to alleviate financial pressures on small businesses and the broader economy.

In August 2026, Palandöken called for restructuring reforms regarding tax and Social Security Institution (SGK) debts. He argued that current interest calculations are unsustainable and requested that restructuring be based primarily on the principal amount. He also criticized the 20% withholding tax on workplace rents, describing it as a “double burden” for landlords and tenants.

By September 2026, the focus of TESK’s advocacy expanded to include the automotive sector. Palandöken proposed a reduction in the Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV) to encourage the renewal of Turkey’s aging vehicle fleet. He noted that millions of vehicles are over 20 years old, posing safety and environmental risks, and suggested that tax relief would revitalize a declining market.

Entities

Bendevi Palandöken · Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen · Social Security Institution

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    TESK calls for ÖTV tax reduction to renew aging vehicle fleet

    TESK President Bendevi Palandöken has called for an ÖTV tax reduction to help renew Turkey's aging vehicle fleet, noting that 7 million vehicles are over 20 years old.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    TESK President calls for tax and SGK debt restructuring reforms

    TESK President Bendevi Palandöken calls for debt restructuring based on principal amounts to relieve Turkish tradespeople from unsustainable interest burdens and high withholding taxes.

Sources

bursahaber.com · doviz.com · egemengazetesi.com · gazetepencere.com · malatyaguncel.com · tgrthaber.com · trakyaolay.com