Country tax profile · 2026
Turkey inheritance tax
How Turkey taxes inheritance
Inheritance and gift tax at low progressive rates 1% to 30% Rates 1-10% for inheritance (higher for gifts up to 30%); statutory exemptions apply per heir; payable over 3 years in biannual installments.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Turkey and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Turkey compares
141 of 197 countries we track have no inheritance or estate tax. Turkey is not one of them.
Who is a tax resident of Turkey?
Legal residence in Turkey, or physical presence more than six months (183+ days) in one calendar year (temporary-project stays excepted).
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What is the inheritance tax rate in Turkey?
Inheritance and gift tax at low progressive rates 1% to 30% Rates 1-10% for inheritance (higher for gifts up to 30%); statutory exemptions apply per heir; payable over 3 years in biannual installments.