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How much would you save with Turkey's 20-year zero-tax residency?
Turkey's 2026 tax law (Law 7582, in force June 4, 2026 via Resmi Gazete issue 33270, retroactive to January 1, 2026) gives 0% tax on all foreign-source income for 20 years for new residents. This calculator estimates your specific savings AND recommends which path (DNV, TRP, naturalization, or CBI) fits your situation.
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Why this matters now
The law is in force, move while pricing is still rational
The 15-article tax reform passed TBMM May 21, 2026, was signed by the President, and took legal effect upon publication in Resmi Gazete issue 33270 on June 4, 2026 as Law 7582. Retroactive to January 1, 2026.
The 3-year non-residency lookback is measured from when the law takes effect. The regime is fully operational, the implementation tebliği (Seri No: 333) published July 4, 2026, so what matters now is the İstisna Belgesi deadline: apply by the end of the calendar year you become resident. Demand has begun to spike, pricing for advisors, lawyers, and concierge services typically rises 30-50% after major changes like this.
We track the implementation tebliği status in real time. Live status here.
The four viable paths
How to actually qualify for the 20-year regime
| Path | Cost | Time to qualify | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNV | $1.5–3K | 1–3 months | DNV-eligible nationality + $3K+/mo income, short-medium horizon |
| Tourist Residence Permit (TRP) | $0.5–1K/yr | 1–3 months | Any nationality, short-medium horizon (accept renewal risk) |
| Naturalization (after 5 yrs of residency) | ~$15K all-in | 5+ years | Long horizon + willing to learn basic Turkish |
| Citizenship by Investment (CBI) | $400-500K | 6–12 months | $400K+ liquid, long horizon, wants permanence + family inclusion + passport mobility |
Detailed analysis of each path: CBI for Founders · DNV Eligibility · Tax Bill Status. If your result is CBI, see what $400K buys on Tekce's citizenship listings (referral link) before you speak to anyone.
About this tool
Honest path-finder, not a CBI funnel
We built this calculator because every other Turkey-tax tool I've seen pushes everyone toward Citizenship by Investment regardless of their situation, that's how the industry's commission structure works.
For some founders, CBI ($400-500K) is genuinely the right answer. For most others, the DNV path ($1.5K) or naturalization-after-5-years path (~$15K) gets the same tax benefit at a fraction of the cost. This tool tells you honestly which one fits your situation.
If your result is CBI and you want help executing, I work with a vetted Turkish citizenship lawyer + 3 pre-screened developers, flat consulting fee, no property commissions. If your result is DNV/TRP/naturalization, I'll point you to the right (cheaper) resources.
Questions: hello@nomadistanbul.com. I read every email personally.