Post-Purchase Taxes and Utilities

Once the title transfer is complete, a new owner takes on a set of follow-up obligations: registering for property tax with the relevant municipality, arranging or taking over the mandatory earthquake insurance (DASK), transferring the electricity, water, and gas accounts into their own name, and clarifying the dues situation under the building’s management plan, if one exists. Renting the property out afterward brings its own separate set of obligations.

Average Processing Time: Registration and utility transfers are usually completed quickly (can vary)
Relevant Authorities: The local municipality, an insurance company, and the utility providers
Validity: Property tax liability continues for as long as you own the property

Initial Assessment

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Who It’s For

Foreign nationals who have just taken ownership of a property in Turkey

We plan the post-transfer obligations together.

Property owners planning to rent out their property

Renting brings its own set of separate obligations.

Those handling property tax and DASK obligations for the first time

We guide you through the deadlines and procedure.

Property owners who’d rather not chase utility and dues paperwork themselves

We can follow up on this on your behalf.

Required Documents

Current title deed

Tax number

Identity/passport details

The property’s address and unit details

Used in notifications to the municipality and utility providers.

The previous owner’s utility and billing information, if available

Speeds up the transfer process.

The building’s management plan and, if any, a statement of outstanding dues

This statement clarifies whether the property carries unpaid dues from before.

A draft lease agreement, if the property will be rented out

Rental income obligations are planned at this stage.

The document list can vary by application reason and personal circumstances; the current requirements of the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management apply.

Process Steps

01

Property Tax Declaration
Within the period following the transfer

A declaration is filed with the municipality where the property is located.
02

Arranging or Updating the DASK Policy
A few days

The mandatory earthquake insurance is arranged or transferred.
03

Utility Transfers
Varies by provider

Electricity, water, and gas accounts are transferred into the new owner’s name.
04

Building Management and Dues Registration
A few days

The building management is notified and the dues situation is clarified.
05

Notification and Planning If Renting Out
Varies by case

Rental income and the obligations that come with it are planned.

Not sure whether your situation fits this process?

Initial Assessment

Legal Basis

Property Tax Law No. 1319

Governs a property owner’s tax liability and the obligation to declare it.

Common Mistakes

Not filing the property tax declaration on time

A delay risks administrative penalties and late-payment interest.

Not taking out DASK or leaving an old policy unrenewed

Without coverage, the property is left unprotected in the event of earthquake damage.

Forgetting to transfer utility accounts, so bills keep arriving in the previous owner’s name

This can create problems later, both with the previous owner and the utility providers.

Skipping the notification and tax obligations when renting out the property

Neglecting rental income obligations can lead to administrative problems.

Not checking whether the acquired property carries outstanding dues from before

In some cases, past unpaid dues can pass on to the new owner, so clarifying this beforehand matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

It needs to be done within the period following the transfer; we’ll share the exact deadline during a consultation.

Yes, it’s the mandatory earthquake insurance, and utility providers often ask for it too.

This varies by provider; we can follow up on your behalf.

In some cases, yes; we recommend clarifying this before taking ownership.

Yes, obligations tied to rental income need separate planning.

Yes, the liability continues for as long as you own the property.

It’s not required, but we can take over the follow-up and save you the time.

Related Services

Title Deed Process for Foreign Buyers The title deed process for a foreign buyer starts with a check on whether the property sits within a military or security zone, followed by booking an appointment at the land registry office. Property Valuation Report A valuation report is an official study that documents a property’s current market value through an independent body, and it’s requested by the land registry office when a foreign national is the buyer. Preliminary Sales Contract A preliminary sales contract lets both sides commit to a binding promise before the actual title transfer takes place, and it has to be drawn up before a notary to have legal effect.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.