Turkey's advanced e-invoicing system is mandatory for various taxpayers, with B2B, B2G, and B2C covers. By 2026, near-universal e-invoicing is expected, including sector-specific rules. Compliance penalties exist for non-compliance. The system integrates with GİB for real-time reporting, leading to full digital transaction control.
Understanding Turkey’s E-Invoicing System
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Turkey has built one of the most advanced e-invoicing and e-reporting systems in the world. It is mandatory for a wide range of taxpayers and covers B2B, B2G, and many B2C transactions. The system keeps expanding, with thresholds dropping every year and near-universal e-invoicing expected by 2026.
E-invoicing is required for businesses above certain turnover thresholds (₺3 million (~EUR 61.125) as of 2023) and for many high-risk sectors such as fuel, alcohol, tobacco, e-commerce, real estate, and accommodation.
Sector-specific rules apply, often with much lower thresholds (e.g., ₺500,000 (~EUR 10.187) for e-commerce operators).
By 2026, almost all invoices must be electronic, regardless of turnover.
Two main invoice types:
- e-Fatura: Used for B2B/B2G. Requires real-time clearance by the tax authority (GİB).
- e-Arşiv: Used mainly for B2C or for buyers not registered in the e-Fatura system. Must be reported by the next day.
Since 2023, all e-invoices must include a QR code for verification.
Format and deadlines:
- Invoices must be created in UBL-TR XML format with all standard invoice details.
- e-Fatura: Sent and approved instantly.
- e-Arşiv: Reported by 23:59 the next day.
- Monthly electronic ledgers (e-Defter) must also be submitted.
Turkey enforces strict compliance:
- Not issuing an e-invoice when required: 10% of the invoice value, minimum ₺2,200 (~EUR 45) per invoice.
- Buyers can also be penalized if they accept a non-compliant invoice.
- Late reporting of e-Arşiv or ledgers triggers additional fines.
Despite real-time invoice data, Turkey does not pre-fill VAT returns. Businesses must still prepare VAT declarations manually through the e-Beyanname system.
Turkey has also digitalized delivery notes (e-İrsaliye), tickets, self-employment receipts, and ledgers, all integrated with GİB’s e-Documentation platform.
With thresholds disappearing in 2026 and daily/real-time reporting in place, Turkey is moving toward full digital control of transactions. The system is domestic (not PEPPOL-based) but continues to expand alongside global e-invoicing trends.
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