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Turkey e-Invoicing
Updated 30 August 2025
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Turkey runs a clearance model for e-invoicing. B2B has been mandatory since April 2014 for companies above a 3M TL turnover threshold, and B2G since March 2021 via the Turkish Revenue Administration. B2C uses the phased e-Arşiv system, with QR codes mandatory since September 2023. Invoices use UBL-TR 1.2 XML.
Turkey e-Invoicing Overview
B2B
mandatory
since 1 April 2014Mandatory for companies with turnover >3M TL with sector-specific thresholds.
B2G
mandatory
since 1 March 2021Public entities receive e-invoices via Turkish Revenue Administration.
B2C
phased
since 1 April 2014E-Arşiv system for B2C transactions to non-registered clients. QR code mandatory on electronic invoices since September 2023.
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Implementation Timeline(5 events)
Key mandate dates. Select a date for detail, or show all updates below.
E-invoicing system launch
1 April 2014
Pioneering implementation
Turkey became one of the first countries to mandate e-invoices for specific companies.
Mandatory B2G e-invoice reception
1 March 2021
Public sector
All public entities required to receive electronic invoices.
QR code mandatory requirement
1 September 2023
Enhanced security
QR codes became mandatory on all electronic invoices for verification.
Platform transition begins
14 December 2024
System modernization
Transition to new central electronic invoicing and delivery note application commenced.
XML schema updates
2 May 2025
Technical enhancement
Updated XML schemas and data structures for improved compliance and processing.
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Compliance Regime
CTC Model
Clearance
Centralized pre-clearance through Turkish Revenue Administration (TRA) platform; direct integration or certified partners
Network
Clearance
Standards
UBL-TR 1.2 format, Turkish Revenue Administration digital signatures
Record-keeping & Reporting
Archiving
SAF-T
N/A
No SAF-T implementation; Turkey uses centralized TRA platform with 10-year mandatory archival on certified portal
Technical Formats
UBL-TR 1.2 XML with mandatory digital signatures
QR code requirements since September 2023
Detailed exemptions, penalties and cross-border rules for Turkey are not yet published. The official sources have the latest detail.
Official Sources
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Frequently asked questions about e-Invoicing in Turkey
Yes, e-Invoicing is mandatory in Turkey for B2B (since 2014-04-01) and B2G (since 2021-03-01) transactions.
B2B e-Invoicing in Turkey is mandatory since 2014-04-01. Mandatory for companies with turnover >3M TL with sector-specific thresholds.
B2G e-Invoicing in Turkey is mandatory since 2021-03-01. Public entities receive e-invoices via Turkish Revenue Administration.
Turkey supports the following e-Invoice formats: UBL-TR 1.2 XML with mandatory digital signatures, QR code requirements since September 2023.
Turkey uses the following e-Invoicing standards: UBL-TR 1.2 format, Turkish Revenue Administration digital signatures. Archiving requirement: 10 years retention per GIB (Gelir İdaresi Başkanlığı) ; Both issuer and recipient must digitally archive in XML format; Storage on certified portal or approved intermediary..
Centralized pre-clearance through Turkish Revenue Administration (TRA) platform; direct integration or certified partners
B2C e-Invoicing in Turkey is in a phased rollout since 2014-04-01. E-Arşiv system for B2C transactions to non-registered clients. QR code mandatory on electronic invoices since September 2023.