Maximum withholding rates in the source country
| Payment type | Maximum rate | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Treaty art. 10 | 15% | Company owning at least 10% of the voting shares |
| 20% | All other cases | |
| Interest Treaty art. 11 | 10% | Loans granted by financial institutions such as banks, savings institutions and insurers |
| 15% | All other cases | |
| Royalties (licence fees) Treaty art. 12 | 5% | Payments for the use of industrial, commercial or scientific equipment |
| 10% | All other cases |
Treaty dates
| Signed | 28 March 1996 |
|---|---|
| Official Gazette | 31 December 1997, issue 23217 |
| Entry into force | 19 December 1997 |
| Applies to taxes from | 1 January 1998 |
How the rates apply
- The rate in the table is the most the source country may charge. If that country's own law sets a lower rate, the lower rate applies.
- The reduced rate requires the recipient to be the beneficial owner of the income. For payments from Türkiye, the recipient's certificate of residence should be obtained before payment.
- The rates do not apply to income connected with a permanent establishment or fixed base of the recipient in the source country; the business profits or independent services rules apply instead.
- Türkiye's domestic rates: Withholding tax rates · Certificate of residence: Tax treaties and certificate of residence · Payments abroad: Tax on payments abroad
To assess which rate applies to your structure: Contact · Double taxation
Source
Last checked: 4 November 2026. Rates are taken from the treaty text; for protocols and later amendments, the official text prevails.