Maximum withholding rates in the source country
| Payment type | Maximum rate | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Treaty art. 10 | 15% | In all cases |
| Interest Treaty art. 11 | 10% | Interest received by a bank |
| 15% | All other cases | |
| Royalties (licence fees) Treaty art. 12 | 15% | In all cases |
Interest paid to the other state's government, central bank or public bodies listed in the treaty is exempt in the source country.
Under this treaty the same limit also applies to fees for technical services (payments for managerial, technical or consultancy services).
Treaty dates
| Signed | 31 January 1995 |
|---|---|
| Official Gazette | 30 December 1996, issue 22863 |
| Entry into force | 30 December 1996 |
| Applies to taxes from | 1 January 1994 |
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.