Bill proposes licensing rules, fee cap for foreign booking platforms
Foreign-based online accommodation platforms would need a permit from the Culture and Tourism Ministry and face a 17 percent ceiling on fees under a bill submitted to parliament by lawmakers from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).
The permit would cost 5 million Turkish Liras, remain valid for two years and could not be transferred.
The fee would be raised annually in line with the official revaluation rate, while the president could double it or reduce it by half.
Platforms seeking a permit would have to be registered as digital services taxpayers, have no outstanding tax debts, maintain a contact address in Türkiye and appoint at least one representative in the country.
