All fees increased from January 1: Here are the 2025 price hikes by category
What increased in 2025 with the Revaluation Rate? Many fees, including passport fees, traffic fines, and motor vehicle taxes, have been raised. Here is the updated list of price increases… With the new year, many changes have been made, from electricity bills to title deed transactions. In addition, the increase in taxes and fees based on the Revaluation Rate is now in effect.
From today, many items, including passport fees, traffic fines, IMEI registration, and Motor Vehicle Tax (MTV), will be charged with an increase of 43.93%.
NEW ELECTRICITY REGULATIONS
According to news in Türkiye Gazetesi, citizens who exceed 417 kWh of monthly electricity consumption will no longer benefit from the subsidy. Residential subscribers paying over 1,050 liras will move into a higher tariff tier. For homes with high consumption (over 1,050 liras), electricity bills could reach 2,000 liras. This regulation will come into effect in February.
PLASTIC BAGS INCREASED TO 50 CENTS
Plastic bags, which were sold for 25 cents since 2019, have now been increased to 50 cents.
‘AUTHORIZED’ ADVERTISING PERIOD
To prevent fake ads, the Electronic Ad Verification System (EIDS) was established. Starting today, ads can only be published by real estate or car dealership businesses authorized via the EIDS system on e-Government.
END OF OLD ID CARDS FOR TITLE DEED TRANSACTIONS
From now on, chip-based ID cards will be mandatory for transactions at the Land Registry. Additionally, identity verification will be required for jewelry purchases over 185,000 liras.
NO DOUBLE SALARIES IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
With the new year, the practice of double salaries in the public sector ends. Payments for “huzur hakkı” (sitting allowance) or “ikramiye” (bonus) will no longer be made.
HOW MUCH IS THE LOWEST MOTOR VEHICLE TAX NOW?
The motor vehicle tax (MTV) for new vehicles has increased. The lowest MTV for zero-mileage vehicles has risen from 3,359 liras to 4,834 liras. The highest MTV will exceed 230,000 liras.
DRIVER’S LICENSE FEES INCREASED
The A class driver’s license fee has risen to 1,883 liras, and the B class driver’s license fee has increased to 5,678 liras.
PASSPORT FEES INCREASED
The 6-month passport fee has risen to 2,359 liras, while the fee for passports valid for more than 3 years is now 11,274 liras.
INCREASE IN EXIT FEE FOR ABROAD
In addition to the passport fees, the passport book fee is now 1,137 liras, and the exit fee for traveling abroad has increased from 500 liras to 710 liras.
IMEI REGISTRATION FEE INCREASED
The IMEI registration fee for phones has been raised from 31,692 liras to 45,614 liras.
TRAFFIC FINES INCREASED
The fine for running a red light has increased from 1,506 liras to 2,168 liras. The fine for illegal parking has increased from 690 liras to 993 liras. The fine for driving under the influence of alcohol has increased from 6,439 liras to 9,268 liras, and the fine for exceeding the speed limit by 10-30% has also increased from 1,506 liras to 2,168 liras.
TAX BRACKETS CHANGED
In 2025, the first income tax bracket has increased from 110,000 liras to 158,000 liras, the second from 230,000 liras to 330,000 liras, the third from 580,000 liras to 800,000 liras, and the fourth bracket has risen from 3 million liras to 4.3 million liras.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANING TAX
The environmental cleaning tax for residences will be calculated based on water consumption, with 3.30 liras per cubic meter in metropolitan municipalities and 2.40 liras in other municipalities.
TRASH DISPOSAL FINES
Under the Misdemeanor Law, the fine for noise pollution has increased to 1,406 liras, and the fine for dumping household waste or other types of waste outside designated areas has increased to 450 liras. The fine for consuming tobacco products in enclosed spaces and vehicles has also risen to 1,406 liras. Fines for violations of the Environmental Law, which were previously 20,000 liras, have increased to 557,212 liras, and those previously set at 100,000 liras are now 2,786,492 liras.
INCREASE IN THE COST OF VALUABLE PAPER
Effective today, the cost for notary paper and declarations is 125 liras, and the fee for protests, powers of attorney, and official documents has increased to 250 liras.
The value paper fees for passports are now 1,137 liras, for residence permits 810 liras, for ID cards 185 liras, and for lost ID cards 370 liras. A fee of 1,010 liras will be charged for family books. Driver’s licenses and driving work permits will be sold for 1,420 liras. The Mavi Kart (Blue Card) fee is 185 liras, and foreign work permits or exemption certificates will be issued for 810 liras.
RENT EXEMPTION INCREASED TO 47,000 LIRAS
The exemption amount for rental income has increased from 33,000 liras to 47,000 liras. The ÖTV exemption for disabled individuals has increased from 1,591,200 liras in 2024 to 2,290,200 liras as of January 1, 2025.
EXCISE TAX ON FUEL INCREASED BY 6%
Excise tax on fuel products has increased by 6% in the new year, which will lead to a price increase of around 1%. Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek mentioned that this is a support measure for monetary policy, helping to control inflation while maintaining the purchasing power of citizens.
EMPLOYEES WILL NOT PAY TAX UP TO 47,520 LIRAS
Due to the 30% increase in the minimum wage, wage tax and stamp tax exemptions have also increased, reducing the taxes that employees will have to pay. As the minimum wage is tax-exempt, all employees in 2025 will not pay income or stamp tax on up to 47,519.79 liras.
DAILY TRANSPORTATION AND MEAL ALLOWANCES INCREASED
The exemption amount for meal allowances has increased to 240 liras, and the transportation allowance exemption amount is now 126 liras. Thus, employees can receive monthly meal allowances of 6,240 liras and transportation allowances of 3,276 liras, which will be exempt from tax.
