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Turkey 2026 vehicle tax deadline and new minimum ÖTV

Overview

Turkey’s Revenue Administration confirmed that the second instalment of the 2026 Motorlu Taşıtlar Vergisi (MTV) must be paid by 31 July 2026. Payments can be made via the Digital Tax Office, mobile apps, partner banks, tax-office counters, or PTT branches. Late payments incur a 3.7% monthly interest and may trigger e-haciz enforcement, blocking vehicle inspections, sales, or registrations. Specific exemptions apply to vehicles owned by persons with at least 90% disability, diplomatic missions, public institutions, and the Turkish Red Crescent.

Parliament approved a law, published in the Official Gazette on 31 July 2026, introducing a minimum fixed Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV) for passenger-type vehicles. The floor is set at 100,000 TL for ordinary passenger cars and 30,000 TL for electric L-class vehicles with motor power of 4 kW or more; commercial trucks, motorcycles, and agricultural tractors remain exempt. The amendment retains proportional ÖTV calculation, applying the minimum only when the calculated amount falls below it. The President may raise these minima up to ten-fold. The tax formula also considers engine displacement, drive system, power, and battery capacity.

The broader framework includes an 18.95% inflation-linked MTV increase and a 75% discount for electric-vehicle owners. Following the deadline, the Revenue Administration reported record MTV collections of approximately 42.8 billion TL for July, noting that SMS reminders contributed to a 26% higher on-time payment rate among targeted taxpayers. Total MTV collections for the first seven months of the year exceeded 98 billion lira. Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek expressed gratitude for voluntary compliance. Deferral and instalment programmes for MTV and SGK liabilities remain open for applications through 31 August, with repayments spread over twelve monthly instalments starting in September.

Entities

Gelir İdaresi Başkanlığı · Passenger cars · Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV) · Gelir İdaresi Başkanlığı (Turkish Revenue Administration) · Motorlu Taşıtlar Vergisi

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 9 SOURCES] A minimum fixed ÖTV of 100,000 TL is applied to passenger cars and similar vehicles.
[● 9 SOURCES] The new ÖTV rule does not affect commercial trucks, motorcycles, or certain tractors.
[● 9 SOURCES] The amendment was published in the Official Gazette on 31 July 2026.
[● 9 SOURCES] For electric vehicles with motor power of 4 kW or more in the L class, the minimum ÖTV amount is 30,000 TL.
[● 9 SOURCES] The new tax rule does not affect current vehicle prices because existing ÖTV calculations already exceed the minimum thresholds.
[● 9 SOURCES] The President may increase or decrease the minimum ÖTV amounts by up to ten times under legal authority.
[● 6 SOURCES] The law establishing a minimum fixed ÖTV (asgari maktu) for passenger cars was published in the Official Gazette on 31 July 2026.
[● 6 SOURCES] The minimum ÖTV amount for passenger cars is set at 100,000 Turkish lira.
[● 6 SOURCES] The minimum ÖTV applies only to passenger cars and certain passenger‑only vehicles, not to commercial trucks, motorcycles, or agricultural tractors.
[● 5 SOURCES] The second installment of the 2026 Motorlu Taşıtlar Vergisi (MTV) and the second installment of the 2025 personal income‑tax are due today.
[● 4 SOURCES] Payments can be made via the Digital Tax Office, GİB mobile app, partner banks, or PTT offices.
[● 4 SOURCES] Late payments incur a monthly interest of 3.7 % and may trigger asset seizure and vehicle inspection bans.

Timeline

about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 16 sources
Turkey's Revenue Administration hits record MTV collections via SMS
Turkey's Revenue Administration achieved record Motor Vehicle Tax collections using SMS reminders and digital tools, with July MTV payments reaching 42.8 billion lira.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 28 sources
Turkey Introduces Minimum Fixed ÖTV for Passenger Cars
Turkey adds a minimum ÖTV of 100 000 TL for passenger cars and 30 000 TL for qualifying electric vehicles, exempting trucks and motorcycles; existing prices stay unchanged.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 12 sources
Turkey Vehicle Tax Second Installment Deadline July 31, 2026
Turkey's vehicle tax second instalment is due by 31 July 2026; late payments face 3.7 % monthly interest, e‑haciz and inspection bans. Exemptions cover disabled owners, diplomatic and public vehicles. Rates now
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 21 sources
Turkey sets July 31 deadline for motor vehicle tax and approves minimum ÖTV tax for cars and motorcycles
Turkey's motor vehicle tax second instalment is due by 31 July 2026 with interest on late payments, while a new ÖTV law imposes a minimum tax of 100 k TL for cars and 30 k TL for certain motorcycles and lets (
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Turkey sets July 31 deadline for vehicle tax, offers low‑interest instalments
Turkey’s vehicle tax deadline is 31 July 2026; late payments incur interest and block inspections. Low‑interest tax and SGK instalments are available for applications filed by 31 August.

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