Tax Certificate Issuance Process: A Detailed Guide for Businesses

Tax plate is an official document that shows that businesses operating in Turkey have fulfilled their tax obligations and are subject to tax. Tax plate is issued by the Revenue Administration (GİB) and business owners are required to obtain this document by fulfilling certain legal requirements. The process of obtaining a tax plate may involve different processes depending on the type of activity of the business. In this article, the process of obtaining a tax plate will be discussed step by step.

1. Business Establishment

The first step in the tax registration process is to officially establish the business. This process varies depending on the type of company:

• To establish a sole proprietorship company , a sole proprietorship establishment application must be made.
• For limited or joint stock companies, registration is made to the trade registry and then an application is made to the tax office.

During the establishment process, the necessary documents must be prepared and submitted to the tax office. These documents usually include the business's field of activity, address, and the business owner's identity information.

2. Application to the Tax Office

After completing the business establishment, an application must be made to the tax office to which the business is affiliated. The following documents are usually requested in this application:

• Signature circular (Document showing the legal authorized signatories of the company)
• Articles of Association of the Company
• Trade registry gazette announcement
• Residence certificate
• Copy of ID

After these documents are submitted to the tax office, the business is given a tax number. This tax number will be used in all official and commercial transactions of the business.

3. Obtaining Tax Certificate

The tax plate can be obtained from the Revenue Administration's online system. The business owner can apply for a tax plate via the Interactive Tax Office or e-Government . The steps to follow when applying are as follows:

• Log in to e-Government or GİB Interactive Tax Office .
• A request is created by entering the business's tax number and other identification information.
• By logging into the GIB system, the "Create Tax Certificate" tab is accessed.
• The areas in which the business operates, income statement and other necessary information are entered into the system.

Once these steps are completed, the tax plate is created online and can be downloaded.

4. Posting of Tax Certificate

The law has removed the obligation for taxpayers to display their tax plates in a visible place at their workplaces. However, it is important for businesses to keep their tax plates and present them to the authorities when necessary.

5. Annual Tax Declaration and Tax Certificate Update

The tax plate must be updated regularly each year. Business owners can obtain a new tax plate based on the previous year's financial statement. This process can also be done through the Revenue Administration's online systems. If updates are not made in accordance with tax obligations, penal sanctions may be encountered.

In Turkey, obtaining a tax plate is one of the basic legal obligations that business owners must fulfill. In order to obtain a tax plate, it is sufficient for the business to be legally established, to apply to the tax office and to fill in the necessary information through online systems. Businesses must regularly update their tax plate and fulfill their tax obligations.

In this process, getting help from a financial advisor can help complete transactions accurately and quickly.