Accounting and tax support in Istanbul | Rafiq coordination (Türkiye)
This guide is for foreigners in Istanbul who are researching practical support before taking a next step with monthly bookkeeping, declarations, payroll, social security coordination, e-invoicing or tax consultation. It explains common tasks, sensible preparation, and how Rafiq coordinates contact with specialists. Rafiq is a coordination platform: some services are coordinated directly and others through specialist partners.
What accounting and tax support can involve
Support in this category can cover regular bookkeeping, preparing figures for declarations, payroll administration, liaising about social security contributions, setting up or managing e-invoicing, and connecting you with tax advisors for advice. Tasks often include organising records, preparing reports for service providers or authorities, handling payroll inputs and communicating questions to specialist partners. Specific steps and the scope of work depend on your business or personal situation and on the competent authority or the chosen provider.
Practical preparation before requesting help
Before you contact Rafiq, prepare a clear summary of your situation: the nature of your business or employment, recent financial activity, and any specific questions you need answered. Gather relevant records and contact details, note language or translation needs, and consider any authorisations you can provide so a partner can act on your behalf if needed. Exact document needs and formal requirements vary by case and by the competent authority or service provider, so expect to confirm specifics with them.
How Rafiq coordinates the next step and why official confirmation matters
Rafiq helps by matching your description to an in-house coordination service or a specialist partner, sharing information with your consent, and arranging direct contact so a qualified provider can assess your case. Rafiq is not a government authority, insurer, hospital, lawyer, accountant, bank, university or seller; it facilitates connections. Final decisions about approvals, official requirements, outcomes or any formal submission rest with the competent authority or the service provider, so their confirmation is essential before relying on any result.
Common questions
Can Rafiq file taxes or make legal decisions for me?
Rafiq coordinates access to services and specialists but does not act as an authority or make legal decisions. Actual filings or formal legal advice are handled by the specialist provider you select or by the competent authority.
What should I have ready when I ask for help?
Provide a concise description of your situation, any relevant financial records or summaries, contact details, and your language preference. Specific documents required will depend on the provider or authority handling your case.
Who determines official requirements and the final outcome?
Official requirements and final decisions are determined by the competent authority or by the provider you work with. Rafiq facilitates communication and coordination but cannot set or guarantee official outcomes.
Official sources
The information on this page follows what these official authorities publish; the final decision in every procedure is theirs: