5 Steps to Etsy Tax Exemption Application Process
Online Application: Interactive Tax Office
The first step is to visit the Revenue Administration's (ivd.gib.gov.tr) website. Fill out the "Tradesman Exemption Certificate" form online.
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Inspection Process (Home Audit)
A few days after your application, officials from the tax office will come to your address (usually your home since most work from home-office). They'll get brief information about your work and take photos of your production area or work desk. Don't worry, this is a standard procedure.
Receiving the Document
After the inspection report is approved (usually within 2-3 business days), you can go to your affiliated tax office and get your wet-signed or e-government digitally approved Tradesman Exemption Certificate.
Opening a Commercial Account
With this document, go to any bank and open "a commercial account under Tradesman Exemption." This is a special account where your Etsy income will be deposited, and the bank automatically deducts tax from incoming money.
Updating Etsy Information
In the final step, enter this commercial account information from the bank into "Finances > Payment Settings" in your Etsy panel. Congratulations! You are now legally protected.
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Conclusion
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