I'd like to get Turkish citizenship in order to eventually be able to apply for the E-2 visa in the US. I plan to relocate to Turkey but since my home country has more favorable taxes, I want to continue being a tax resident there. Is there a way to do that or would I have to pay taxes in Turkey if I live there permanently?
Being a Turkish citizen alone does not make you a taxpayer. If you buy a property, you have to pay property tax. Likewise, if you buy a vehicle, you have to pay tax. Apart from that, when you have an income-generating activity in Turkey, this income will also be subject to tax. For example, if your rental income is above a certain limit, you will have to pay tax.
Being a Turkish citizen does not immediately imply tax residency. Persons who stay longer than six months within one calendar year are assumed tax residents in Turkey. However, non-tax-residents also may become subject to income tax, real estate tax, real estate income tax, taxes on dividends and interest, inheritance and gifts, in case such are connected to Turkey.
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