Umzug nach Turkey: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Turkey steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 7 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Turkey the top income tax rate is 40%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 25% corporate tax. Newcomers may use a special regime (0%): New-resident regime (Law 7582, 2026): 20-yr 0% on FOREIGN income/dividends/gains; dividends from Turkish companies 15% WHT for arrivals not resident in prior 3 yrs. Exporter/IFC corporate 9%. CBI via USD 400k property.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Turkey from arrival once you take up residence (Domicile (settled home with intent to stay), or continuous stay >6 months in calendar year). The typical route is Citizenship by investment (property USD 400k): Property ≥USD 400k held 3 yrs (or USD 500k deposit/fund); residence alt: property ≥USD 200k in metro areas There are 7 open residence programmes in Turkey — see the list below.
Living there
Istanbul has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with winter highs around 8.5 °C and summer highs around 28.5 °C. The economy grew +3.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 3.7% for 2026. Its passport opens about 115 countries without a visa in advance. Security: PKK disarmament 2025; Iranian missile intercepted over Hatay Mar 2026.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 40% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 15% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 25% |
| Sonderregime für Zuzüger | 0% — New-resident regime (Law 7582, 2026): 20-yr 0% on FOREIGN income/dividends/gains; dividends from Turkish companies 15% WHT for arrivals not resident in prior 3 yrs. Exporter/IFC corporate 9%. CBI via USD 400k property. |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Domicile (settled home with intent to stay), or continuous stay >6 months in calendar year |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Citizenship by investment (property USD 400k) — Property ≥USD 400k held 3 yrs (or USD 500k deposit/fund); residence alt: property ≥USD 200k in metro areas |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 115 Länder |
| Economic growth | +3.5% (2025), forecast 3.7% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | hot-summer Mediterranean · 8.5° / 28.5° (Istanbul) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | tension — PKK disarmament 2025; Iranian missile intercepted over Hatay Mar 2026 |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 6.2/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 4/10 · BB- |
| Eigentumsschutz | 4/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 6/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Turkey
- Turkish Citizenship by Investment — Investition CHF 320'000 · open · 2026-10
- Short-term Residence Permit – Property Ownership — Investition CHF 160'000 · open · 2026-10
- Digital Nomad Visa + Short-term Residence Permit — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 28'800 · open · 2026-10
- New-resident foreign-income tax exemption (Law No. 7582) — specialTax · open · 2026-10
- Turquoise Card — entrepreneur · open · 2026-10
- Work Permit (incl. company shareholders/directors) — employment · open · 2026-10
- Family Residence Permit — family · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Turkey to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. Domicile (settled home with intent to stay), or continuous stay >6 months in calendar year Temporary absences do not break 6-month stay; worldwide income up to 40%
How much tax will I pay in Turkey?
In Turkey the top income tax rate is 40%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Turkey offer?
Turkish Citizenship by Investment (CHF 320'000); Short-term Residence Permit – Property Ownership (CHF 160'000); Digital Nomad Visa + Short-term Residence Permit; New-resident foreign-income tax exemption (Law No. 7582); Turquoise Card
What is the usual way to move to Turkey?
Citizenship by investment (property USD 400k). Property ≥USD 400k held 3 yrs (or USD 500k deposit/fund); residence alt: property ≥USD 200k in metro areas
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