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Turkey 0% Income Tax on Remote Online Income?

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Hi everyone,

I'm a German citizen who recently obtained a Turkish residence permit and plan to become a Turkish tax resident.

My situation:

- I operate multiple YouTube channels.

- Only income is AdSense revenue paid by Google Ireland.

- I don't create videos myself. I manage a remote team of scriptwriters, editors and content creators.

- None of my team members are located in Turkey.

- I currently use a Bulgarian company.

My main questions are:

  1. Would Turkish tax authorities consider YouTube AdSense income to be foreign-source income if Google Ireland is the payer and all production work is done outside Turkey?
  2. Would it be better to:
    • receive AdSense directly to a Turkish personal bank account,
    • keep using the Bulgarian company and pay myself dividends,
    • or use a US LLC and receive distributions from there?
  3. Has anyone spoken with tax lawyers or accountants about how the "GIB" is interpreting digital businesses, YouTube channels, online marketing businesses, etc. under the new 20-year exemption?

Thanks!

Posted Jun 17, 2026, 1:20 PM UTC

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