HeyTürkiye
Creator economy

Creator setup in Türkiye - content global, lifestyle Mediterranean, structure sound.

You earn online, work internationally and want more flexibility in how you live? We review with you which tax model fits your income mix - with relocation, banking, preliminary review and lifestyle integration.

Who it is for

Built for the creator economy.

Our support is designed for location-independent media entrepreneurs with a relevant share of international income.

YouTubers & streamers

AdSense, Twitch and Patreon payouts from the US and Ireland, received in Türkiye within a defined structure.

Instagram & TikTok creators

Sponsorship deals and affiliate income from international brands, combined with local brand building.

Course creators & coaches

Digital products, membership programmes and coaching calls for the German-speaking market, run from Türkiye.

The two regimes

Law 7582 vs. Law 7338 - which one fits your income structure?

Premium setup

Law No. 7582 (2026 reform)

Possible relief on foreign-source income

  • May cover advertising, sponsorship and platform payouts from abroad
  • Multi-year term from the date of application - the requirements need to be verified
  • Requirement: among others, no previous tax residence in Türkiye
  • Reduced inheritance and gift tax may apply

Can fit when a large share of your income comes from abroad - reviewed case by case.

Quick start

Law No. 7338 Art. 20/B

Flat stopaj model for platform income

  • Dedicated account at a Turkish bank; the bank withholds the stopaj automatically
  • Relief up to an annual threshold (to be verified case by case)
  • An exemption certificate (İstisna Belgesi) from the digital tax office is required in advance
  • Possibly no regular tax return for the amounts processed this way

A pragmatic entry point - also conceivable alongside domestic Turkish sponsorships.

Decision matrix

Which model fits your income mix?

Your situationRecommendation
Income mainly from abroad (YouTube, international brands)Review Law 7582 (foreign-income model)
A mix of international platforms and Turkish sponsorsReview a combination: 7582 abroad + 7338 domestically
Income mainly from the Turkish marketReview Law 7338 (stopaj model) as the main mechanism

Process

Your creator setup in Türkiye.

Six concrete steps from the first consultation to live banking - with German-speaking project management throughout.

  1. 1First consultation - we review platforms, markets and income mix
  2. 2German exit check (§ 6 AStG, permanent establishment risk)
  3. 3Strategy: 7582, 7338 or a combination - documented in writing
  4. 4Residence application, dedicated account and İstisna certificate in parallel
  5. 5Banking & escrow setup with partner banks
  6. 6Concierge: housing, studio sourcing, brand lounge in Istanbul

FAQ

Common questions from creators.

Answers to the topics that come up again and again in our first consultations.

In many constellations a combination is conceivable: foreign income under 7582, domestic Turkish sponsorships via the dedicated account under 7338. Your Turkish tax advisor has to confirm the exact allocation for each type of income.

Your creator setup, cleanly structured.

In the first consultation we clarify whether Law 7582, Law 7338 or a combination fits your situation.