Foreigners can buy new vehicles from car dealerships in Turkey or used cars from individual sellers. Car dealerships will provide you with all the necessary documents for you to buy the new car before you go to a notary for the sale process. But if you plan to buy a used car, you will need additional documents. But first of all, the most basic thing a foreign citizen must have to buy a car in Turkey is a valid residence permit document. For foreigners who come to Turkey for a short vacation, it will be a more convenient option to rent a car or take a taxi while traveling. However, for those who plan to fully settle in Turkey or stay longer in the country, buying a car in Turkey will be a more convenient and comfortable option.
What documents are needed when buying a new car in Turkey?
Notarized Deed of Sale
sales receipt
Road Compliance Certificate
Receipt of Excise Duty (Excise Duty)
Compulsory traffic insurance
There are no restrictions on the sale of used vehicles to foreigners in Turkey. However, when buying a used car, you should pay special attention to the purchase receipt. Whether you are buying from a car dealership or finding someone on the internet, you should get an auto expert report for the car you are going to buy. You can get an auto valuation report from vehicle appraisal companies. This report shows all the characteristics and history of the car. This way, you can tell if the car has an accident history or if any parts have been replaced. Car sales in Türkiye are carried out at notaries. Before going to the notary offices, which you can find in every district, you need to make sure that all the necessary documents are ready. If one of these documents is missing, the transaction will not be carried out by a notary.
What documents are required for the sale of used cars at a notary in Turkey?
License (licence) and movement certificate: issued by the seller
Notarized certificate of sale: issued by a notary
Valid Identity Document: Identity card obtained from Turkey, notarized passport or driving license
Power of attorney: Only if the transaction is carried out on behalf of another person
Current address and telephone number
Since all documents are prepared in Turkish, the sworn translator must translate what is written in the documents to a foreign national before signing. The sales contract will be established as soon as possible when you go to a notary with all the necessary documents. After the interpreter has explained the contract to the foreigner in their native language and the parties have agreed to the terms written in the sales contract, both parties sign the documents. Buying a car in Turkey is a very simple and quick process.
Tax Exemption for Foreigners Who Want to Buy a Car in Türkiye
How to buy a car in Türkiye as a foreigner?
Cars and other tech gadgets are the most expensive commodities in the country, while Turkey is renowned for its low cost of living and affordable property prices. However, various conveniences have been introduced to foreigners in this regard. Foreigners residing in Turkey with a work permit can buy a new car with tax exemption if they meet various conditions. These vehicles are registered with a blue license plate. This is why they are also known as cars with blue license plates. Foreigners eligible to purchase zero-rated vehicles can also purchase used vehicles with blue license plates from other foreigners. Vehicles with blue number plates are exempt from Excise Duty (Excise Duty) and Value Added Tax (VAT). However, the exemption does not cover annual road tax or bandrol tax.
Who are the foreigners who can buy vehicles with blue license plates in Turkey?
Work permit holders
Foreign press workers
Foreign teachers and students
Retired foreigners
NATO and EU personnel
Buying a car with a blue license plate is slightly different from buying any car. The tax-free sale of used cars from one foreigner to another takes place at the consulate of the seller. With a tax exemption, the purchase of zero vehicle is made at a notary. October October October is a very similar process to buying a regular car in Turkey, except for some additional documents. The main documents required for the transaction are;
Residence / work permit
Tax receipts
Notarized certificate
Turkish citizens and foreigners who do not meet these requirements cannot purchase vehicles in Turkey without taxes. In other words, a car bought tax-free can only be sold to a foreigner who still has the right to buy it. However, there is no need to worry about this. There are several companies that can help sell cars tax-free within a reasonable amount of time.
Turkish Used Car Sunday is quite lively. After using it for a while, you may think your car has lost value. However, this is not exactly the case in Türkiye. The demand for used cars in Türkiye is also quite high. In other words, you can sell your car for a profit even after using it for a while.
