How is the attorney fee calculated?

In cases involving a monetary claim, tiered (proportional) rates apply based on the claim value; in non-monetary cases, a fixed amount applies based on the court type. The result is whichever is higher, and it may not fall below the statutory minimum.

When did the 2026 Minimum Attorney Fee Schedule take effect?

It took effect with Official Gazette No. 33063, dated 4 November 2025 and remains in force until the next schedule is published.

Does the attorney fee include VAT?

No. Amounts under the schedule are exclusive of VAT; the 20% VAT applicable to legal services is added on top separately.

What is the withholding tax rate on a freelance (self-employment) invoice?

Under Article 94 of the Income Tax Law, the income tax withholding rate applicable to self-employment income is 20%.

Legal Calculators – Legal Assistance in Alanya for English-Speaking Expats

Calculation Subject

Monetary Claim Enforcement Proceedings Fixed-Fee Case

Case / Claim Value (TL)

Court / Proceeding Type

Calculated under the 2026 Minimum Attorney Fee Schedule (Official Gazette No. 33063, dated 4 November 2025). This tool is for informational purposes; parties may freely agree on a higher fee, but not below the statutory minimum. Consult your attorney for the exact amount.

Principal Amount (TL)

Interest Start Date

Interest End Date

Annual Interest Rate (%)

For current rates: Central Bank of Turkey (TCMB) Interest Rates: tcmb.gov.tr

Day-Count Basis

360 Days 365 Days

Calculated using simple interest: Interest = Principal × Rate × (Days ÷ Day-Count Basis). Compound interest, default-interest caps, or special contractual terms are not included; the court's or enforcement office's calculation prevails in a dispute.

What Does the Amount You Entered Represent?

Gross Fee (excluding VAT and withholding tax, the "Fee" line on the invoice) Total Invoice Amount (VAT Included) (withholding tax not yet deducted) Net Amount to Be Paid (VAT included, withholding tax deducted — what you receive) Net Amount (VAT excluded, only withholding tax deducted)

Amount (TL)

VAT Rate

The withholding tax rate is assumed to be a fixed 20% under Income Tax Law Art. 94/2-b. The VAT rate may vary depending on the nature of the work; consult your accountant if in doubt.

Employment Start Date

Employment End Date

Monthly Gross Salary (TL)

Monthly Regular Benefits (TL)

Severance Pay Ceiling (TL)

Reason for Termination

Termination that entitles severance pay Termination that does not entitle severance pay

Also Calculate Notice Compensation

Yes No, severance only

The dressed-up gross wage (salary + regular benefits) is compared against the severance pay ceiling; any amount above the ceiling is excluded. Severance pay is subject to a 0.759% stamp duty and no income tax. This tool is for informational purposes; the exact figure may vary by case specifics. Consult your attorney for a precise calculation.

Employment Start Date

Employment End Date

Monthly Gross Salary (TL)

Party Who Terminated

Employer terminated Employee terminated

The notice period is determined under Art. 17 of Labor Law No. 4857 based on length of service: up to 6 months — 2 weeks; 6 months–1.5 years — 4 weeks; 1.5–3 years — 6 weeks; over 3 years — 8 weeks. Notice compensation is calculated on the daily gross wage (monthly gross ÷ 30) and is subject to 0.759% stamp duty.

Monthly Gross Salary (TL)

Standard Weekly Working Hours

Hours at 50% Premium (Overtime)

Hours at 100% Premium (Holiday)

Social Security (SGK) Employee Share

Income Tax Bracket

The hourly wage is found by dividing the monthly gross salary by the monthly hours derived from your weekly working hours. Regular overtime is calculated at a 50% premium, holiday/public-holiday work at 100%. Deductions (SGK, income tax, stamp duty) are estimates based on the rate you select; your actual income tax bracket may vary depending on cumulative annual income.

Reason for Leaving Employment

Qualifying termination Non-qualifying termination / resignation

Contribution Days in Last 3 Years

Last 120 Days Uninterrupted Contributions

Average Monthly Gross Salary, Last 4 Months (TL)

Under Unemployment Insurance Law No. 4447, the unemployment benefit is calculated as 40% of the average gross wage over the last 4 months; the monthly amount cannot exceed 80% of the gross minimum wage (2026 gross minimum wage: TL 33,030.00). The payment period is 6, 8, or 10 months depending on your contribution days. A 0.759% stamp duty is deducted.

Type of Accident

Permanent Disability Death / Loss of Support Temporary Disability

Age at Time of Accident

Monthly Net Salary (TL)

Retirement Age

Employer Fault Ratio (%)

Disability Ratio (%)

Social Security (SGK) Income Awarded (TL) — If Any

Important: This tool provides a rough estimate using a simplified actuarial method based on active/passive period separation and a 3% discount rate. Courts base the actual calculation on an official actuarial report prepared by a court-appointed expert (PMF/TRH tables); this tool is intended only to give a rough initial idea, and a precise result requires an expert/attorney assessment.

Mediation Outcome

Agreement Reached No Agreement Reached

Type of Dispute

Number of Parties

Agreed Amount (TL)

Number of Mediators

Single Mediator Multiple Mediators

Calculated under the 2026 Minimum Mediation Fee Schedule (Official Gazette No. 33119, dated 26.12.2025). In cases where agreement is reached, the tiered rate under the second part of the schedule applies; the calculated amount cannot fall below the minimum for the dispute type (TL 9,000, or TL 13,000 for commercial disputes/partition of co-ownership). In cases without agreement, the mediator is entitled to the 2-hour fixed fee under the first part. Absent an agreement to the contrary, the fee is shared equally by the parties.

Type of Transfer

Transfer by Inheritance Gratuitous Transfer / Gift

Degree of Kinship

Number of Heirs / Recipients

Total Estate / Transfer Value (TL)

Calculated under the 2026 Inheritance and Transfer Tax General Communiqué (No. 57). For descendants (children/grandchildren) and a spouse, TL 2,907,136 per person of the inherited share (TL 5,817,845 for a spouse without descendants) is exempt; for gratuitous transfers, TL 66,935 is exempt. The law does not provide a separate per-person exemption for other heirs such as parents or siblings. The tax is paid in 6 equal installments over 3 years (4 installments over 2 years for gratuitous transfers). This tool is for informational purposes; consult your accountant for a precise calculation.