31.12.2024 09:40
In 2024, the Special Communication Tax, which was set at 400 lira, has been increased to 570 lira with a communiqué published in the Official Gazette. The new fee, which will take effect from tomorrow, will be charged to everyone who acquires a new line, regardless of the operator, and will also lead to an increase in internet bills.
According to the decision published in the Official Gazette by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance, the Special Communication Tax (ÖİV) has been increased to 570 liras, effective from January 1, 2025.
TO BE COLLECTED FROM ALL SUBSCRIBERS
The Special Communication Tax will be collected from all subscribers who will acquire a new line, regardless of whether they have a postpaid or prepaid plan.
CAN BE REFLECTED IN 12 MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS
The fee charged by all operators providing services in Turkey can be reflected in the bills in 12 monthly installments if requested. In other words, this change will cause everyone who acquires a new line to make an additional payment of 47.5 liras each month for a year.
INTERNET SUBSCRIPTION FEES WILL ALSO INCREASE
On the other hand, the change in ÖİV will also directly increase internet subscription fees. With the increase to be made in the new year, internet subscribers and mobile line owners will have to pay the Special Communication Tax deduction of 10% on their bills at a higher amount.
WHO IS SUBJECT TO THE SPECIAL COMMUNICATION TAX?
According to the information shared in the Official Gazette, this tax covers the following expenses:
In the implementation of the Special Communication Tax regulated by Article 39 of the Law on Expenditure Taxes No. 6802:
a) All kinds of mobile electronic communication services, including sales for top-ups on prepaid lines,
b) Services related to the transmission of radio and television broadcasts via satellite platforms and cable media,
c) Services of wired, wireless, and mobile internet service providers,
d) Other electronic communication services not covered by the above (a), (b), and (c) clauses,
will be taxed at a rate of 10% starting from the publication date of the Presidential Decision No. 3469, which is January 30, 2021.