- A press release was made regarding the changes in the Value Added Tax General Implementation Communiqué No. 51 published in the Official Gazette today.
- Despite the press release on April 16, 2024, some media outlets continue to incorrectly report the changes as an increase in VAT rates.
- The press release clarifies that there is no increase in VAT rates and the changes are aimed at correcting errors and preventing abuses in implementation.
- It is emphasized that VAT rate increases can only be made by Presidential Decree.
- The published Communiqué is the same as the draft previously available on the website.
- It is reiterated that there has been no increase in VAT rates with this Communiqué.
Source: gib.gov.tr
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