{"id":4611,"date":"2024-04-17T13:38:04","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T13:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/?p=4611"},"modified":"2026-02-11T15:15:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:15:55","slug":"new-airbnb-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/en\/new-airbnb-law\/","title":{"rendered":"T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s New Airbnb Law and Tax Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #3d3d3d;color:#3d3d3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #3d3d3d;color:#3d3d3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/en\/new-airbnb-law\/#New_Airbnb_Law\" title=\"New Airbnb Law\">New Airbnb Law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/en\/new-airbnb-law\/#Short-Term_Rental_Status\" title=\"Short-Term Rental Status\">Short-Term Rental Status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/en\/new-airbnb-law\/#What_is_a_Tourism_House_What_is_a_Tourism_House_Certificate\" title=\"What is a Tourism House? What is a Tourism House Certificate?\">What is a Tourism House? What is a Tourism House Certificate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/en\/new-airbnb-law\/#New_Airbnb_Law_Who_Issues_the_Tourism_House_Certificate\" title=\"New Airbnb Law: Who Issues the Tourism House Certificate?\">New Airbnb Law: Who Issues the Tourism House Certificate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/en\/new-airbnb-law\/#What_are_the_Requirements_to_Obtain_a_Tourism_House_Certificate\" title=\"What are the Requirements to Obtain a Tourism House Certificate?\">What are the Requirements to Obtain a Tourism House Certificate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/en\/new-airbnb-law\/#Rent_Out_Your_Home_Easily_With_TURSAB_A-Group_Tourism_Certified_Konaak\" title=\"Rent Out Your Home Easily With T\u00dcRSAB A-Group Tourism Certified Konaak!\">Rent Out Your Home Easily With T\u00dcRSAB A-Group Tourism Certified Konaak!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/en\/new-airbnb-law\/#New_Airbnb_Law_Tourism_House_Plate\" title=\"New Airbnb Law: Tourism House Plate\">New Airbnb Law: Tourism House Plate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/en\/new-airbnb-law\/#New_Airbnb_Law_Penalties_for_Renting_Without_Tourism_House_Certificate\" title=\"New Airbnb Law: Penalties for Renting Without Tourism House Certificate\">New Airbnb Law: Penalties for Renting Without Tourism House Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/en\/new-airbnb-law\/#When_Does_the_New_Airbnb_Law_Become_Valid\" title=\"When Does the New Airbnb Law Become Valid?\">When Does the New Airbnb Law Become Valid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/en\/new-airbnb-law\/#Airbnb_Tax_Regulations\" title=\"Airbnb Tax Regulations\">Airbnb Tax Regulations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/en\/new-airbnb-law\/#Details_on_Airbnb_Taxation_System\" title=\"Details on Airbnb Taxation System\">Details on Airbnb Taxation System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/en\/new-airbnb-law\/#How_Does_Airbnb_Tax_System_Work\" title=\"How Does Airbnb Tax System Work?\">How Does Airbnb Tax System Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/en\/new-airbnb-law\/#Turkeys_Rental_Tax_Legislation\" title=\"Turkey\u2019s Rental Tax Legislation\">Turkey\u2019s Rental Tax Legislation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/en\/new-airbnb-law\/#How_does_Airbnb_Tax_process_work_in_Turkey\" title=\"How does Airbnb Tax process work in Turkey?\">How does Airbnb Tax process work in Turkey?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Airbnb_Law\"><\/span>New Airbnb Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Details of the law draft presented to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism regarding the status of short-term rental homes have been revealed. After the draft becomes law, homeowners will need to obtain a &#8216;tourism house&#8217; certificate approved by the Ministry of Tourism in order to rent their properties through the Airbnb Turkey platform. The new Airbnb law also introduces some changes in tax regulations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short-Term_Rental_Status\"><\/span>Short-Term Rental Status<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the new Airbnb law draft, all rentals less than 100 days fall under the short-term rental status. To rent out these properties, a &#8216;tourism house&#8217; certificate is required. However, rentals that are for a single period exceeding 100 days are not included in this law draft.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Tourism_House_What_is_a_Tourism_House_Certificate\"><\/span>What is a Tourism House? What is a Tourism House Certificate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The document required to carry out short-term rentals in your property for periods less than 100 days is called the Tourism House Certificate. According to the draft, short-term rentals cannot be conducted in properties without this certificate. However, the tourism house certificate is mandatory for short-term rentals on Airbnb.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the Tourism House status, you can review our article titled &#8220;What is a Tourism House?&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Airbnb_Law_Who_Issues_the_Tourism_House_Certificate\"><\/span>New Airbnb Law: Who Issues the Tourism House Certificate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the current version of the law draft, this certificate is issued by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Additionally, there is a provision stating that the authority could also be delegated to provincial governorships (valilik). However, as the law has not yet come into effect, there is no clarity on this matter at the moment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Requirements_to_Obtain_a_Tourism_House_Certificate\"><\/span>What are the Requirements to Obtain a Tourism House Certificate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>For apartments: Unanimous approval of all property owners in the building.<\/li>\n<li>For residential complexes: Unanimous approval of the property owners in the building where the apartment intended for rental is located.<\/li>\n<li>Application to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism by the title owner(only the title owner can apply).<\/li>\n<li>For private houses and villas: Direct application to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism without the need for approval from neighboring title deed holders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Property owners can obtain a tourism house certificate in this manner. Homeowners with a property holding the tourism house status can rent out their properties for short terms either themselves or through companies holding the &#8220;A-group tourism certificate&#8221; from the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (T\u00dcRSAB). Working with intermediary firms that do not possess this tourism certificate can lead to significant fines.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rent_Out_Your_Home_Easily_With_TURSAB_A-Group_Tourism_Certified_Konaak\"><\/span>Rent Out Your Home Easily With T\u00dcRSAB A-Group Tourism Certified Konaak!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With Konaak, Turkey&#8217;s first and largest property management brand, short\/medium-term home renting is very easy! Konaak, a T\u00dcRSAB A-group tourism company, provides you with certified, legal, and comfortable property management services for your rentals under 100 days. Join Konaak and enjoy the comfort of hosting!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Airbnb_Law_Tourism_House_Plate\"><\/span>New Airbnb Law: Tourism House Plate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the law draft, apartments that obtain the tourism house certificate will be given a tourism house plate. It will be mandatory to display this plate at the entrance of homes with this status. Property owners who fail to display this plate will face monetary fines.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Airbnb_Law_Penalties_for_Renting_Without_Tourism_House_Certificate\"><\/span>New Airbnb Law: Penalties for Renting Without Tourism House Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The new Airbnb law imposes penalties on those who rent out properties short-term without possessing a tourism house certificate. For the first offense, the fine is 100,000 TL, and for subsequent violations, fines can reach up to 1,000,000 TL.<\/p>\n<p>If apartments with the tourism house certificate fail to display the required plate at their entrance, homeowners face fines starting from 100,000 TL for the first offense and up to 500,000 TL for continued non-compliance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Does_the_New_Airbnb_Law_Become_Valid\"><\/span>When Does the New Airbnb Law Become Valid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The new Airbnb law will become valid after January 1, 2024.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Airbnb_Tax_Regulations\"><\/span>Airbnb Tax Regulations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the enactment of the law, those who wish to rent out their homes via Airbnb and similar platforms will, as mentioned, be required to obtain a certified certificate from the Ministry of Tourism.<\/p>\n<p>Homeowners were already paying taxes under Airbnb tax regulations. However, with the new law, additional tax obligations (such as the tourism house certificate, plate, etc.) will arise.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Details_on_Airbnb_Taxation_System\"><\/span>Details on Airbnb Taxation System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since daily accommodation services are also considered as commercial activities, it is important to be informed about Airbnb tax regulations. Practices related to Airbnb finance vary from country to country. In some countries, Airbnb makes tax payments on behalf of the homeowners, while in others, they might deduct Value Added Tax (VAT) on the service fee.<\/p>\n<p>In the following section, we will discuss the tax system and tax regulations for short and long-term rentals in Turkey. This way, you will find an answer to the question &#8220;Is Airbnb safe?&#8221; and take the necessary precautions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Airbnb_Tax_System_Work\"><\/span>How Does Airbnb Tax System Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/en\/what-is-airbnb-how-can-we-use-it-airbnb-turkey-rental-service\/\">What is Airbnb?<\/a> Airbnb is a short-term accommodation-sharing platform(link) that is available in many countries. Every country has different tax legislation on short term rental. When it comes to taxes, we deal with this topic a little more seriously. Since we know the legal sanctions, \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/en\/is-airbnb-legal-i-want-to-rent-my-house\/\">is Airbnb legal?<\/a>\u00a0question and its answer is kind of a big deal for us. Airbnb deals with the tax issue under two separate headings: one is local taxes and the other is the value-added tax (VAT).<\/p>\n<p>Airbnb has legal responsibility in some countries for VAT. These countries are all the EU countries, Iceland, South Africa, Albania, Norway, Switzerland, and Japan. In these countries, Airbnb receives service charge together with VAT. In China, Airbnb is obliged to receive VAT.<\/p>\n<p>Airbnb Turkey leaves the responsibility of local taxes to its users. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/en\/airbnb-hosts-excellent-reviews-in-11-steps\/\">Airbnb Hosts<\/a>\u00a0can only ask for the payment of local taxes when the accommodation is completed. They may receive the amount required for tax by hand or by submitting an additional proposal.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1819 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Explaining-Turkeys-Airbnb-Tax-System.jpg\" alt=\"Airbnb-Tax-Regulations-Airbnb-Turkey\"  height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turkeys_Rental_Tax_Legislation\"><\/span>Turkey\u2019s Rental Tax Legislation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the Tax guide for Taxpayers Generating Rental Income published in 2018, those who earn a rental income of 500 TL and above, and for short-term leases, are obliged to make payments through bank and postal administrations regardless of the amount. And those who earn 3900TL and above rental income, are obliged to declare their income. Airbnb tax rates payable vary depending on the amount of income. You can have access to the updated rental and tax-related legislation on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gib.gov.tr\/sites\/default\/files\/fileadmin\/beyannamerehberi\/2018_kirageliri.pdf\">http:\/\/www.gib.gov.tr\/sites\/default\/files\/fileadmin\/beyannamerehberi\/2018_kirageliri.pdf<\/a> address and get further info.<\/p>\n<p>As can be understood from this information, Airbnb income may be subject to tax when it exceeds a certain amount. Since it is the ministry\u2019s job to carry out Airbnb tax review, Airbnb doesn\u2019t do it. Because of that, while renting out your apartment on Airbnb, it is important to have foresight on whether you will be subject to tax or not. In Turkey, Airbnb does not take responsibility for taxes, it is your responsibility fully to deal with payment and taxpayers\u2019 operations. Since it is your commitment, Airbnb does not make you pay a tax penalty, however, if you do not commit to your responsibilities, you might be fined by the ministry of finance.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1821 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Turkeys-Rental-Tax-Legislation.jpg\" alt=\"airbnb-tax-regulations-Airbnb-turkey\"  height=\"683\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Airbnb_Tax_process_work_in_Turkey\"><\/span>How does Airbnb Tax process work in Turkey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After obtaining all this information, you might still be asking if Airbnb is legal in Turkey. Every activity Airbnb conducts in Turkey is legal. As an Airbnb host, you will not face any problems as long as you fulfil your responsibilities in legal Airbnb tax and a few other obligations properly. Even though from time to time you might hear an unconfirmed rumour saying that Airbnb is prohibited in Turkey, however, these rumours do not reflect reality and Airbnb Turkey carries out their activities at full pelt.<\/p>\n<p>Before renting out your apartment temporarily, it is essential for you to comprehend how you are responsible for Airbnb tax and perform your rental activities accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>Now if you are saying \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/blog\/en\/short-term-rental-is-advantageous-for-you\/\">I want to rent out my house on Airbnb<\/a>\u2019 and get a high profit from it, you can fill out the form on our \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.konaak.com\/en\/meet-konaak\">get offer<\/a>\u2019 page and see how much you will earn from it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Airbnb Law Details of the law draft presented to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) by the Ministry 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