Türkiye to Mandate Smart Payment Systems for All Taxis by End of 2025

The Turkish Revenue Administration (GİB) has published a draft communiqué under the Tax Procedure Law, proposing a mandatory integration of new-generation payment recording devices with taxi meters. The regulation aims to enhance digital payment adoption, increase tax transparency, and support the formal economy.

By December 31, 2025, all taxi operators in Türkiye will be required to use government-approved, interconnected smart taximeters and payment devices that meet specified technical standards.

Smart Devices to Be Mandatory Within 30 Days of Taxi Launch or Upgrade

Under the draft law, newly registered taxi operators or those replacing their current taximeters will have 30 days from the start of operations to install the authorized smart system. If the taxi begins transporting passengers during this period, the integrated device must be in place before passenger services commence.

Those receiving new license plates between the law’s announcement and full implementation will be required to comply starting from July 1, 2026.

TÜBİTAK to Conduct Technical Audits on Devices

All devices and their integration with taximeters will be technically evaluated by TÜBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye), based on standards set by the Revenue Administration.

How the Smart Payment System Will Work

The system is designed so that once the taximeter is activated, the new-generation payment device will simultaneously initiate a transaction. Upon fare calculation, the system will automatically issue a receipt, after which the taximeter can be reused.

Neither device will be permitted to function independently:

• The fare total will automatically transfer from the taximeter to the payment device.

• Manual fare entry will be disabled, ensuring real-time, verifiable transactions.