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The questions marketplace sellers in Türkiye ask most about e-invoicing, e-archive invoices, tax, shipping and marketplace operations — with short answers.
e-Invoice (e-Fatura)
- Can an e-Invoice Taxpayer Issue a Paper Invoice?
No. Taxpayers who use e-invoices are also covered by the e-archive system. If the buyer is an e-invoice user, you issue an e-invoice; otherwise (incl…
- Export-Registered Invoice Codes: 701, 702, 703, 704
There are four export-registered invoice codes: 701 (VAT Law, KDVK 11/1-c), 702 (DİİB and temporary admission), 703 (Special Consumption Tax Law, ÖTV…
- How Do You Look Up an e-Invoice (e-Fatura) Taxpayer?
You query GİB's e-Fatura registered user list with the buyer's VKN or, if the buyer is a sole proprietorship, their TCKN. If you are an e-Fatura taxp…
- How Many Days Do You Have to Issue an Invoice?
In Türkiye, an invoice must be issued no later than 7 days from the date the goods are delivered or the service is performed (Tax Procedure Law (VUK)…
- How Many Years Must You Keep an e-Invoice? Retention Obligation
Under the Tax Procedure Law (VUK), 5 years (starting from the calendar year following the year the invoice belongs to); under the Turkish Commercial …
- Unit Codes in e-Invoices: C62 or NIU for Pieces?
In e-invoices, C62 is used for pieces. NIU means "number of international units" and does not mean pieces. Kilogram is written as KGM, liter as LTR, …
- What Are Special Tax Base Codes (801–812)?
Special tax base codes (801–812) mark transactions where VAT (KDV) is calculated on a special tax base set by law instead of the full sale price, suc…
- What Is Code 555? Sales Not Subject to VAT Rate Control
Code 555 means "Sales Not Subject to VAT Rate Control." Since April 1, 2026, integrators in Türkiye check the VAT rate against your activity (NACE) c…
- What Is Exemption Code 351, and When Is It Used?
Exemption code 351 means "VAT - Other Non-Exempt" and is not a real exemption. It is used with the SATIS type when a transaction is not exempt but st…
- What Is the Difference Between an e-Invoice and an e-Archive Invoice?
The choice depends on the seller and the buyer. A seller that is an e-invoice taxpayer issues an e-invoice if the buyer is on the Turkish Revenue Adm…
- Why Are Exemption Codes 308 and 339 Rejected?
Under UBL-TR 1.43, since September 14, 2026, codes 308 and 339 can only be used in the Investment Incentive (YATIRIMTESVIK) scenario. On an ISTISNA i…
e-Archive Invoice (e-Arşiv)
- Can You Issue an e-Archive Invoice to a Company?
Yes. A seller who is not an e-invoice taxpayer issues an e-archive invoice to every company, even if the company is a registered e-invoice user, and …
- e-Archive Invoice Cancellation Period: How Many Days?
The cancellation period for an e-archive invoice is 8 days from the date the invoice is delivered to the buyer. Once this period ends, the Turkish Re…
- How Do You Issue an Expense Voucher for a Consumer Return?
Because a consumer cannot issue a return invoice, the seller issues an expense voucher for the returned goods. No withholding tax is applied on this …
- What Information Must an e-Archive Invoice for Online Sales Include?
In addition to standard invoice details, an e-archive invoice for online sales includes the website address, payment method, payment date, the carrie…
Marketplace Operations
- How Do You Record a Marketplace Commission Invoice in Your Books?
Debit the commission invoice's amount excluding VAT to 760 and its 20% VAT to 191, and credit the total to 320 Suppliers. When the marketplace payout…
Products & Inventory
- Amazon Product Title Rules and Character Limit
On Amazon.com.tr, a product title can be at most 200 characters, including spaces, in most categories. You cannot use ! $ ? _ { } ^ ¬ ¦, and the same…
- How Many Characters Can an n11 Product Title Have?
On n11, a product title can be at least 15 and at most 65 characters long. The ideal range for the quality score is 31–65 characters.
- How Many Characters Should a Trendyol Product Title Be?
On Trendyol, a product title can be at most 100 characters. Spaces count too. Put the brand and product type first, and keep the title under the limi…
Accounting & Tax
- How Do You Calculate VAT (KDV)? VAT-Inclusive and VAT-Exclusive Amounts
Multiply the VAT-exclusive amount by (1 + VAT rate) to get the VAT-inclusive amount; divide the VAT-inclusive amount by (1 + VAT rate) to get the VAT…
- What Is the 2026 Invoice Threshold in Türkiye?
In 2026, under Article 232 of the Tax Procedure Law (VUK), the invoice threshold for sales to end consumers in Türkiye is 12,000 TL (9,900 TL in 2025…
E-commerce Guide
- What Is the 10-Day Rule for Discounted Sales?
Since August 1, 2026, the previous price shown in a discount ad in Türkiye must be the lowest price of the last 10 days before the discount starts (t…