Invoice format in Turkey: Fatura rules
A Turkey fatura must show 7 things, starting with date of issue, serial and sequence number, seller name, address, tax office and vkn and buyer name, address, tax office and vkn. KDV is charged at 20% or a reduced 10% or 1%. The template below is pre-filled in TRY with tr-TR formatting.
Pre-filled for Turkey: Fatura, TRY, KDV 20%. Illustrative amounts, not market prices.
From
Fox Hollow Consulting
12 Market Square
Turkey
billing@example.com
Vergi Kimlik Numarası (VKN): 1234567890
Fatura
Bill to
Ironbridge Logistics
40 Station Road
Turkey
accounts@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software licence, annual | 2 seat | ₺7.500,00 | ₺15.000,00 |
| Monthly support retainer | 1 month | ₺20.000,00 | ₺20.000,00 |
| Written report | 1 each | ₺15.000,00 | ₺15.000,00 |
| Consulting services | 8 hr | ₺5.000,00 | ₺40.000,00 |
- Subtotal
- ₺90.000,00
- KDV (20%)
- ₺18.000,00
- Balance due
- ₺108.000,00
Notes
Illustrative amounts, not market prices.
Payment details
Bank transfer. Please quote the invoice number.
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Turkey invoice facts
| Tax on invoices | Value Added Tax (Katma Değer Vergisi) |
|---|---|
| Label printed | KDV |
| Standard rate | 20% |
| Reduced rates | 10% and 1% |
| Seller tax ID | Vergi Kimlik Numarası (VKN), format 1234567890 |
| Document name | Fatura |
| Currency and locale | TRY, tr-TR |
| Keep invoices for | 5 years |
| Facts checked | October 2026 |
What a Turkey fatura must show
7 fields, from the sources listed below.
- Date of issue, serial and sequence number
- Seller name, address, tax office and VKN
- Buyer name, address, tax office and VKN
- Type and quantity of goods or services
- Unit price and line amount
- KDV rate and KDV amount (20%, 10% or 1%)
- Delivery date and dispatch note number for goods
Sample fatura in TRY
The tool above uses these lines. Illustrative amounts in TRY, not market prices.
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software licence, annual | 2 seat | ₺7.500,00 | ₺15.000,00 |
| Monthly support retainer | 1 month | ₺20.000,00 | ₺20.000,00 |
| Written report | 1 each | ₺15.000,00 | ₺15.000,00 |
| Consulting services | 8 hr | ₺5.000,00 | ₺40.000,00 |
| Net total | ₺90.000,00 | ||
| KDV 20% | ₺18.000,00 | ||
| Total due | ₺108.000,00 |
Worked KDV example in TRY
A net amount of ₺50.000,00 at each KDV rate of Turkey: the tax is the net amount times the rate, rounded to the currency's smallest unit.
| Rate | Net | KDV | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 20% | ₺50.000,00 | ₺10.000,00 | ₺60.000,00 |
| Reduced 10% | ₺50.000,00 | ₺5.000,00 | ₺55.000,00 |
| Reduced 1% | ₺50.000,00 | ₺500,00 | ₺50.500,00 |
Number, date and currency format (tr-TR)
How tr-TR writes amounts and dates, computed with the browser's Intl API; the invoice tool uses the same formatting.
| Value | Written in tr-TR |
|---|---|
| Amount 1234567.89 | ₺1.234.567,89 |
| Same amount with the ISO code | TRY 1.234.567,89 |
| Credit of 250 | -₺250,00 |
| Plain number 1234567.89 | 1.234.567,89 |
| Date 31 December 2026 (long) | 31 Aralık 2026 |
| Same date (short) | 31.12.2026 |
| KDV rate 20% | %20 |
Turkey invoicing rules
- The standard KDV rate has been 20% since 10 July 2023, with reduced rates of 10% and 1% for listed goods and services.
- A fatura must be issued within seven days of the delivery of goods or the performance of the service.
- Businesses above the turnover limits set by the Revenue Administration must issue e-Fatura to other e-Fatura users and e-Arşiv invoices to everyone else.
- Keep invoices and books for five years from the year after they were issued.
E-invoicing, simplified invoices and record keeping
Keep issued and received invoices for at least 5 years in Turkey.
How to make a fatura for Turkey
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Set currency and format
Choose TRY and the tr-TR format so amounts read like ₺1.234,50.
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Title and number
Title the document "Fatura" and number it in sequence, for example TR-2026-0057.
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Your tax ID
Enter your Vergi Kimlik Numarası (VKN) (format 1234567890) in the seller details.
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Add KDV
Add KDV at 20%, or a reduced rate where the goods or services qualify.
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Check and download
Check the 7 required fields above, then download the PDF.
Sources
General information, not tax advice; checked October 2026. Rules change: confirm with the tax authority or an accountant before relying on them.
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
What must a Turkey fatura include?
7 items: date of issue, serial and sequence number, seller name, address, tax office and vkn, buyer name, address, tax office and vkn, type and quantity of goods or services, unit price and line amount and kdv rate and kdv amount, plus 1 more listed above.
What KDV rate goes on an invoice in Turkey?
The standard rate is 20%; reduced rates of 10% and 1% apply to qualifying goods and services. On a net ₺50.000,00 that is ₺10.000,00 of KDV.
How long must invoices be kept in Turkey?
At least 5 years, according to the sources on this page (checked October 2026).
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