For many young entrepreneurs who want to be their own boss, the biggest fear is the tax and insurance burden that will start before earning money. However, thanks to the "Young Entrepreneur Income Exemption" provided by the state, you can exempt up to 400,000 TL of your income from tax in 2026.
So, what exactly are these advantages and what changed in 2026? Here are the 3 most frequently asked questions and current answers:
🚨CRITICAL WARNING: IMPORTANT CHANGE IN 2026!
With Law No. 7566, as of 01.01.2026, Social Security (Bağ-Kur) premium support has been ABOLISHED!
| Support Type | Until 31.12.2025 | After 01.01.2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Income Tax Exemption | ✅ 3 years (330,000 TL/year) | ✅ 3 years (400,000 TL/year) |
| Social Security Premium Support | ✅ 12 months (~92,000 TL) | ❌ ABOLISHED |
Legal Basis: Law No. 7566 (Official Gazette 19.12.2025)
⏰ Last Chance: Those who establish companies until December 31, 2025 can benefit from both supports!
1️⃣"Will I Not Pay Any Tax for 3 Years?"
Reality: The phrase "you will not pay any tax" is incomplete information. The truth is; the annual 400,000 TL portion of your earnings (for 2026) is exempt from income tax.
Scenario: You earned 500,000 TL profit annually.
- ✓ First 400,000 TL → EXEMPT from income tax (0 TL tax)
- ✓ Remaining 100,000 TL → Taxed according to income tax brackets
Calculation:
Since 100,000 TL is in the first 110,000 TL bracket, 15% tax
Tax you will pay: 100,000 × 15% = 15,000 TL
- ✅ This exemption continues for 3 tax periods (3 years)
- ✅ The amount is updated annually according to revaluation rate
- ❌ ATTENTION: Taxes such as VAT, Stamp Tax and Withholding are NOT within the scope of this exemption
- ❌ You will continue to pay these taxes every month
| Year | Income Tax Exemption |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 230,000 TL |
| 2025 | 330,000 TL |
| 2026 | 400,000 TL |
| 2027 | ~500,000 TL (estimated) |
2️⃣"Will the State Really Pay My Social Security Premiums?"
⚠️ IMPORTANT CHANGE IN 2026!
As of 01.01.2026, Social Security premium support has been completely abolished.
✅ Those Who Establish Companies Until 31.12.2025:
YES! When you open an individual company, your monthly Social Security premiums that you need to pay are covered by the Treasury for 12 months.
2025 Social Security Support:
- Monthly premium amount: ~7,670 TL
- 12-month total support: ~92,000 TL
- Your retirement premiums are credited to your days as if you paid them
Acquired Right: The 12-month right of those who applied in 2025 continues in 2026!
❌ Those Who Establish Companies After 01.01.2026:
NO! Social Security premium support is no longer offered.
What Does This Mean?
- You must pay Social Security premiums yourself
- You will pay ~9,600 TL (2026 estimate) monthly premium
- Only income tax exemption (400,000 TL) continues
| Establishment Date | Income Tax Exemption | Social Security Support | Total Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 330,000 TL (3 years) | 92,000 TL (1 year) | ~1,082,000 TL |
| 2026 | 400,000 TL (3 years) | ❌ None | ~1,200,000 TL |
3️⃣"Will My Right Be Lost If I Close and Reopen the Company?"
YES! This is the most critical question!
🎯 Golden Rule:
You can benefit from the Young Entrepreneur Exemption only once in your lifetime.
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For:
- ❌ When you close your business, the exemption ends immediately
- ❌ If you open a new business the next year saying "I will try again" → NO Incentive
- ❌ You cannot benefit again even if you have remaining time
- ❌ If you change company type (e.g., transition to LTD) → Incentive ends
💡 Tip:
Before establishing the company:
- ✅ Make all your plans
- ✅ Test your business model
- ✅ Prepare your financial projections
- ✅ Use your "single bullet" at the right time
📅 Example Scenario:
- You established a company in 2026 → Exemption for 2026, 2027, 2028
- You closed the company in 2027 → Exemption ended
- You established a new company in 2028 → ❌ No exemption anymore!
✅Who Can Benefit from These Advantages?
🎂 1. Age Requirement:
On the business start date:
- ✅ You must be 18 years old
- ✅ You must not be 29 years old (not yet 30)
Important: Even if you turn 29 after starting business, the incentive continues!
📋 2. First-Time Taxpayer:
- ✅ You must not have opened an individual company in your name before
- ✅ You must not have been a partner before
- ❌ Those who establish Limited or Corporation companies cannot benefit from this support!
💼 3. Active Management:
- ✅ You must actively work in your own business
- ✅ You are expected to manage the business
- ✅ Having employees does not violate this condition
👥 4. Partnership / Individual Company:
- ✅ In a partnership, ALL partners must meet the conditions
- ✅ If even one partner does not meet the conditions, no one can benefit
🌍 5. Foreign Nationals:
✅ Foreign nationals who are full taxpayers in Turkey can also benefit
🚀Application Process (Step by Step)
1️⃣ Company Formation
- Notify the tax office of business start
- You can do this via E-Government or through a Tax Advisor
2️⃣ Young Entrepreneur Certificate Application
Via Digital Tax Office:
- Go to https://dijital.gib.gov.tr
- Apply from the "Create Petition" section
- The system automatically checks age and first business conditions
3️⃣ Inspection (Physical Check)
- Tax office officer visits your workplace
- Determines that you are actively working
- A report is prepared
4️⃣ Approval Certificate
Get the Young Entrepreneur Exemption Certificate from the tax office
5️⃣ Social Security Application (Only for 2025 Establishments)
- Apply to the Provincial SSI Directorate
- Present the approval certificate
- Social Security premium incentive is activated
❓Frequently Asked Questions (2026 Current)
Q1: "I work as a 4/A (SSI) insured in another job, can I still benefit?"
A: Yes! You can benefit from income tax exemption. However:
- ✅ Income tax exemption continues
- ❌ You could not benefit from Social Security support since you are already SSI insured (it has already been abolished)
Q2: "Will I not pay VAT either?"
A: No! VAT is not within the scope of this exemption.
- ✅ Income tax → EXEMPT (up to 400,000 TL)
- ❌ VAT → Will be paid normally
- ❌ Stamp Tax → Will be paid normally
- ❌ Withholding → Will be paid normally
Q3: "Does the exemption amount change every year?"
A: Yes! It is updated every year according to the revaluation rate.
- 2024: 230,000 TL
- 2025: 330,000 TL
- 2026: 400,000 TL
- 2027: ~500,000 TL (estimated)
Q4: "How will I apply it in provisional tax periods?"
A: In provisional tax declarations:
- On the "Exemptions and Deductions to be Deducted Even if There is a Loss" line
- You will write the relevant amount (periodic)
- No tax is calculated as long as your profit does not exceed the exemption amount
Q5: "If I establish a company in December 2025, can I benefit from Social Security support?"
A: Yes! All companies established until 31.12.2025:
- ✅ Receive 12 months of Social Security support
- ✅ This right has been acquired, it continues in 2026
- ✅ Income tax exemption is of course available
⚠️Common ERRORS to Avoid!
❌ Error 1: Establishing Limited or Corporation Company
Result: You cannot benefit from any support!
❌ Error 2: Late Notification of Business Start
Result: Exemption application may be rejected!
❌ Error 3: Being a Partner in Another Company
Result: You lose the "first-time taxpayer" condition!
❌ Error 4: Not Actively Working at the Workplace
Result: If detected during inspection, exemption is cancelled!
❌ Error 5: Not Submitting Documents on Time
Result: Social Security debts may accrue (for 2025)!
🎓Conclusion
Young Entrepreneur Income Exemption is still a very valuable support in 2026!
- ✅ 400,000 TL/year income tax exemption (3 years)
- ✅ Total tax advantage of ~1,200,000 TL
- ❌ Social Security support has been abolished (01.01.2026)
Remember:
- You can use this right only once in your lifetime
- Choose the right timing and right strategy
- Get professional support
- December 31, 2025 is critical for Social Security support!
Good luck! 🚀
Last Update: January 2026
Legal Basis: Income Tax Law No. 193 Repealed Article 20, Law No. 7566
Source: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Treasury and Finance, Revenue Administration
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