- Türkiye’s VAT exemption for domestically sourced inputs under the inward processing procedure expired at the end of 2025 after 27 years.
- Exporters now must pay VAT on domestic purchases, with refunds only available through standard processes, increasing financial pressure.
- The change is expected to particularly impact export-oriented SMEs, which make up nearly 30% of Türkiye’s exports and often have tight margins.
- Exporters warn the removal of the exemption will hurt liquidity and force reliance on high-interest loans.
- Industry leaders urge the government to reconsider or modify the policy to continue supporting export-driven production.
Source: turkiyetoday.com
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